PNews 1/27/22

Jesus’ final words to his disciples, according to Matthew, begin with “Go…” For followers of Jesus, going out into the world is a strategy not only for making the world better – it also makes us better. Can we learn to see more clearly, listen more generously, understand more fully, and act more selflessly with people and ideas outside of our own bubble? In this week’s meditation, Dangerous Bubbles, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge explores this question, and more.

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The Next Generation Ministry Team is planning two retreats this spring. The Tweener retreat will be held on March 5-6 and the Confirmation retreat will be held on April 8-10. More information on both of these events can be found by visiting the website. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Brian Wallace (bwallace@pghpresbytery.org).

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The Synod of the Trinity has streamlined their application deadlines in hopes of simplifying the submission process for all. Moving forward, the following deadlines will apply to all Synod grant categories:
February 1st
May 1st
October 1st
As always, should you have any questions or wish to discuss a potential grant application, do not hesitate to reach out to Elizabeth Connelly, econnelly@syntrinity.org.

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On Thursday, January 27th, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, there will be a Zoom Workshop offered with Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson titled “Called Out to Serve: Living Out Our Missional Identity in Christ – YES, Even During Covid.” Using examples from Black Presbyterian missional trailblazers such as Thelma Adair, Gayraud Wilmore and Edler Hawkins, this interactive workshop will equip participants with missional strategies centered around identity, discipleship, relationship building and asset mapping to create and leverage congregational/ communal power in engaging issues in the local church!

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Are you looking for a Lenten resource for households with children? Have you seen author and pastor Traci Smith’s newest book, Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection? The Office of Christian Formation has partnered with Chalice Press and Traci Smith so that PC(USA) formation leaders can receive a discount of 50% off 5 or 10 copies of the book to share with those you serve. There will also be a “Faith at Home” Lent Practices Webinar on February 24 at 3:00 p.m. EST with Traci Smith, who will talk about simple practices for at-home faith formation during Lent. Six short videos will be released for use by households, highlighting our five faith practices of storytelling, hospitality, service, prayer, and retreat.

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The Ecclesiastical Committee has scheduled New Clerk of Session Training to be held via Zoom video conferencing on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 9:00-11:00 am. New Clerks of Session are urged to attend, and all clerks are invited and welcome to attend. Please contact Jenny Petrantoni with your name, church of membership, and preferred email address to register.

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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, “Street Preaching” As leader in the church, should we evangelize to the man wearing the tee-shirt that says – PROUD ATHEIST! Join us Monday as we ask the question, “where is the line in the method we use to lead people to faith in Christ?”Click here for the Zoom link.
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