PNews 11/18/21

For Christians, participation in the Lord’s Table is an essential feature of an authentic church, something underscored by our Book of Order (F-1.0303). Whether in worship or at mealtime, we need to break bread together. The Lord’s Table is a healing place, and we all know how deeply we need to mend the rifts that have grown wider and deeper during the pandemic. In this week’s meditation, Table Manners, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge discusses this and more.
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In anticipation of an upcoming event, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus has put together a survey regarding youth engagement in our congregations and is seeking input from across our Presbytery. No matter what your role in the church and no matter what church you call home, this survey is for you. If you have any questions please contact Samantha Davis.
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On Tuesday, December 7, at noon, participants in the Retirement Savings Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (RSP) are invited to a 30-minute, interactive, virtual presentation filled with tips and a quick tour of NetBenefits, your online retirement resource from Fidelity Investments (Retirement Savings Plan recordkeeper). Get to Know NetBenefits, hosted by Dan McCarthy, Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant, is a free webinar designed to help you manage your NetBenefits account, review investment options and performance, access educational resources, and use calculators and other modeling tools as you plan for your financial goals with confidence.
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We extend a hearty welcome to the new Executive of the Synod of the Trinity, Rev. Forrest Claassen. Forrest is currently looking for a furnished apartment for the first few months of 2022, with easy access to the Pittsburgh airport while his wife stays in California to get their home ready to sell. Please contact Sheldon Sorge if you know of an apartment that might fit his needs. Let’s give Forrest a warm Pittsburgh welcome!
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The PC(USA)’s Giving Tuesday campaign is a virtual celebration of the collective power of Presbyterian generosity. With our gifts, we can accomplish far more together than any one of us can do alone. Join the PC(USA) in responding to a world in need!
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Come treat yourself on Monday mornings at 10am to Coffee with Clergy! It’s a space for Pastors to shake off the Monday morning drudge with coffee, laughter, and great conversation among colleagues. B.Y.O.C. (or tea)! Next week’s topic, “Liturgical Creativity”. How much has your worship service changed over the past two years? Has it changed at all? Worship service is, after all, the people of God gathering, listing to the proclamation of God’s word, responding to the word, and departing to serve in the world. We love our traditional liturgical procession through worship service shaping the ways we believe, obey and serve God. If you could experiment with the worship service, what would you do? How do we honor history and tradition while being relevant for today? Join us Monday morning for great conversation and good coffee (B.Y.O.C.). Click here for the Zoom link.
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