Pittsburgh Presbytery

Spiritual Enrichment and Continuing Education for Pastors, Leaders, Christian Education and Youth Directors

Journey Inward/Journey Outward
April 8, 2008
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

A spiritual growth opportunity for Youth Directors and Volunteers: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this years key note speaker, Bill Carter. His Presbybop Music exists to create jazz music that glorifies God, renews the Christian church, and models the integration of faith and the arts. His music helps you infuse the life of faith with the swinging pulse of jazz. Click here for more information regarding his music.

Also, Frank Stricklen will be conducting a workshop in the afternoon on Spirituality for Youth and Young Adults in a Post-Modern Context. He is the Director of Christian Education at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon where he leads a weekly Spirituality and Prayer Group and leads the music for the Crossings contemporary worship service. Additionally, Frank is a writer and composer and is working toward a Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Contact Barb Grogan to register: 412-4441-3304 x 2196.

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GodSend Ministries in Costa Rica
June 17-26, 2008

Pittsburgh Presbytery youth and their leaders will spend the week running a Vacation Bible School and a participating in a building project. GodSend Ministries is well known in central Costa Rica for their efforts to train and encourage youth and leaders. The Costa Rica GodSend leadership team includes Marisa Smucker (Reese) who currently resides in Costa Rica and has worked with Pittsburgh Youth Network and Urban Impact. She is also getting her Master’s Degree at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Click here for more information regarding GodSend Ministries

The God Send Mission Trip to Costa Rica is for high school or freshman college students. The application and interview needs to be completed by March 7th. Please email or call Sharon Stewart or Sydney Winter at (412) 323-1400 for more information. Click here for an application.

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Trinity Youth Conference - “Constant Thirst”
July 22 - August 2, 2008
Camp Living Waters

Trinity Youth Conference, or "TYC", is an annual event sponsored by the Synod of the Trinity, which is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
TYC is for youth ranging from 15 years of age (and having completed 9th grade) to college seniors. It is typically held during the first week of August.
One aspect of TYC that makes it unique is that it is planned by a different group of youth and young adults each year. This group of high school and college students help to plan and coordinate everything during the conference, from the theme to the workshop topics. These same individuals assume various leadership roles during the event, and work side-by-side with the adult staff in teaching the Christian faith.
The TYC planning team invites you to learn more about yourself and the teachings of Jesus Christ, meet some new people, and have a great time in the process. Click here for more information or to register for the event.