PNews 12/16/21

PNews 12/16/21

Every year Advent invites us yet again to reflect on waiting. Waiting goes against the grain of human appetites and expectations. Advent focuses on our waiting on Jesus, but might it not also inform how we wait for others? In this week’s meditation, The Mercy of Waiting, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge explores this question and more.

Donate to the Lazarus and Hunger Funds

As you think about your end of year and holiday giving, consider donating to the Lazarus Fund and Hunger Fund. Both organizations are ministries of the Pittsburgh Presbytery that seek to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by caring for those in need in our communities. Please make your contributions by December 27, 2021 to be included with our Presbytery meeting offering, and it will be matched by the Pittsburgh Presbyterian Foundation! You can give online here or send donations to the Presbytery at 901 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

Simple Practices of Prayer at Home

This resource provides simple, accessible ideas for Christian prayer and formation in a household setting. The practices are based on ancient patterns of prayer but are reimagined with contemporary life in mind. Some are designed for households with children, but most may be used by anyone.

Children and Anti-Racism Toolkit

This Toolkit provides resources for children and the adults who love them to deepen their understanding of historic and ongoing systems of oppression and ideas to assist them in the work of becoming anti-racist. It will help you in your efforts to raise children who will join in the struggle for justice and equity for all God’s people. This resource was created by a partnership of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the Presbyterian Mission Agenda of the PC(USA).

Circle of Faith: APCE Annual Event

Registration is now open for the 2022 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators event: Circle of Faith. It will take place February 9-12, 2022, in Chicago, IL. With terrific leaders, 69 workshops, and much more, it will be a wonderful opportunity to be sustained, enriched, connected, and empowered.

Coffee with Clergy

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, “Shepherding Our Flock”. As leaders of the church how are we called to motivate, persuade, inspire, or provoke the church in a pandemic era? Can we motivate with the uncertainty of the future church? Click here for the Zoom link.

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