PNews 7/14/22

PNews 7/14/22

225th General Assembly Action Highlights

This year’s General Assembly convened over the period of June 17 through July 9. Committees met in person in Louisville, then the entire assembly met in plenary online to discuss and act on committee recommendations. In this week’s letter, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge offers a summary of actions of special interest to members of our presbytery. The full digest of General Assembly actions is available for review here.

Volunteer Work Team Opportunities

In an adapting, post-COVID world, natural disasters still continue to affect communities, who still rely on the generosity of volunteers to support the long-term recovery from floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) provides opportunities to step into the gap, walk with those impacted, and work towards healing. Find out more about the 7 host sites receiving volunteer teams here.

New Resource: “A Year with Matthew”

Every three years, the Revised Common Lectionary immerses churches in the Gospel of Matthew. This can also be an excellent opportunity to engage the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Matthew 25 vision of building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty. Rev. Dr. David Gambrell, associate for worship in the PC(USA’s) Office of Theology and Worship, has prepared a set of resources for congregations to use in engaging the Matthew 25 themes.

Senior Vice Moderator Nominations

On behalf of the Committee on Nominations, we invite you, the Ministers and Sessions of Pittsburgh Presbytery, to recommend one or more candidates for Senior Vice Moderator of Pittsburgh Presbytery for the year 2023. The Senior Vice Moderator will succeed to the office of Moderator of Pittsburgh Presbytery in 2024. We hope that you will prayerfully consider this invitation for candidates. Self-recommendations are in order, so please share this invitation with your congregation. Click “read more” for more information.

Coffee with Clergy

Coffee with Clergy on Monday mornings is taking a summer break for the month of July. Join us again in August for more coffee, laughter, and great conversation among colleagues.

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