Author Archives: Mike Givler

Synod Transitional Executive Susan Faye Wonderland renewed following Big Tent

Posted August 6, 2015

The following is a first-person account from Synod of the Trinity Transitional Executive Susan Faye Wonderland following the Big Tent conference in Knoxville, Tenn., which took place from July 30 to Aug. 1. I learned this past week that “orange” is NOT just for Syracuse University. I also learned that our PCUSA Stated Clerk, Gradye…

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Miss the June 2015 Synod Assembly Meeting?

Posted June 26, 2015

The Rhythm of the Synod from the June 22-23 Synod of the Trinity Assembly Meeting in State College, PA, is now available by clicking here. The agenda and related paperwork can be found here.

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Crestfield Camp program aimed at stopping bullying, suicide

Posted September 14, 2015

“Theologically speaking, our triune God calls us to be like Jesus, to be ‘with.’ Through the volunteering we’re encouraging them, equipping them to be ‘with,’ particularly children and youth ministry. And then the same with the middle school retreat. How do we respond to this critical – I think some of the literature even calls it an epidemic in nature – issue?”

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Trip to Africa brings changes to Malawians and mission team

Posted September 10, 2015

Gregg Hartung and a dozen other people affiliated with churches in the Pittsburgh and Beaver-Butler Presbyteries have settled back into their lives following a nearly two-week mission trip to Malawi, Africa, in July. They have all resumed their roles as pastors, elders and church volunteers while having a trip that was beneficial – both to…

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Old Leacock PC 275 years old and still going strong

Posted September 10, 2015

Horse hooves clacking on the road outside as people filter into a sanctuary that is streaming with light through nine colorful stained-glass windows. A pump organ belting out notes as a woodstove sits in the corner of the church ready to pour heat over the congregation. While this imagery might spring to mind an 18th…

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Rev. Bill Carter leads 50th anniversary ‘Jazz Mass’ at First PC in Clarks Summit, PA

Posted September 10, 2015

“It will be an intriguing blend of old and new. And it will be something that many have never heard.”

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Housing available in Presbytery of Donegal

Posted September 18, 2015

The N. Milton Woods Home for Presbyterian Ministers has two apartments available for immediate occupancy in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, PA. The basic qualification is that the tenant be a retired Presbyterian (USA) minister. The apartments are provided rent free, but tenants will be asked to contribute toward the heat and utilities.

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Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community strives to be authentic, not unique

Posted August 21, 2015

What do you get when you have two college friends with backgrounds in theater and combine that with degrees in ministry? Simply put, you have the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community church in Pittsburgh. Pastors Jeff Eddings and Jim Walker teamed up to create Hot Metal Bridge, a congregation that offers a “narrative style of…

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Home Runs for Hunger another hit

Posted September 25, 2015

Andrew McCutcheon contributed 10 times. So did Neil Walker. Gabby Sanchez helped out once. And even Travis Ishikawa, who doesn’t play with the Pittsburgh Pirates anymore, had a swing worth $100 in 2014. The Pittsburgh Pirates recently wrapped up another successful season that included a second straight trip to the postseason. Along the way, the…

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Revised Common Lectionary Readings

Posted October 2, 2024

Find the 2024 revised common lectionary readings by clicking here.

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