PNews 4/21/2022

PNews 4/21/2022

The world is suffering. Christ is risen! Both are true. Taken together, they constitute our hope and our mission. Easter invites us to two-handed theology: Bible and newspaper together; might and tenderness together; suffering and comfort together; grief and hope together. In this week’s meditation, Two-Handed Theology, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge discusses this and more.

Board of Pensions Updates for 2022

The Board of Pensions is working hard to support ministers and employees of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in new and creative ways. As of April 1, 2022, Medical Plan members now have access to care navigation services. 2022 Benefits That Serve the Church has information about available Retirement Programs, Financial Protection Programs, Health Programs, Tax-Advantaged Accounts, and more.

Let’s Get Connected

Did you know that the Presbytery website has a page to connect congregations of Pittsburgh Presbytery when they are looking to share gifts or make requests for donation needs? It’s called Let’s Get Connected. Check it out to see if there is anything your church could use! To submit an announcement of a gift you would like to share or make a request for a need, please use this online form.

Matthew 25 Confirmation Curriculum

Commissioned to Change the World: Confirmation for the Matthew 25 Congregation, written by Mark D. Hinds, marries adolescent confirmation with the theological focus of “serving the least of these.” The curriculum affirms teenagers as God’s beloved children, anointed for ministry in the context of a covenant community of mutual encouragement and accountability. The curriculum includes an introduction and rationale for the connection between the PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 theological focus and the ritual or confirmation, and an outline for a two-day retreat with confirmands, mentors, and volunteers.

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, “Church Membership Covenants” – We see examples of covenants throughout scripture. In this increasingly polarizing world are covenants necessary to set a foundation of how we agree to live among congregants? Join us Monday as we discuss. Click here for the Zoom link.

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