PNews 12/2/21

Getting Out of the Way

Advent is not merely passively waiting for the Lord’s coming, but actively doing what we can to “prepare him room,” as Isaac Watts so memorably put it in “Joy to the World.” We prepare room for our Lord, and the good news he brings, by dismantling barriers to his way in our personal lives and corporate systems. This Advent, why not make “preparing him room” not only the goal of every heart, but of every community that gathers in his name? In this week’s meditation, Getting Out of the Way, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge explores this question and more.

Presbyterian Giving Catalog

This Christmas, give a gift that represents a cause that’s close to your heart. Or make a gift in someone’s honor and choose a ministry they’d love. You unite with thousands of others giving to Presbyterian ministries through the Giving Catalog, increasing your gift’s capacity to bring hope to communities around the world. Your gift provides help, hope, and relief to people, families, and communities in need.

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.

Get to Know NetBenefits

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.

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, “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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