PNews 10/6/22
There is a time for silence. And there is a time when we cannot stay silent. Yet the urge to shout cannot be confused with the prophetic mantle. Bold prophetic rebuke always serves the greater goal of pastoral restoration. Can we be bold in speaking the truth, but doing do always in love? In this week’s meditation, In Praise of Boldness, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge addresses this question and more.
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2022 Coleman-Patrick Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022 Coleman-Patrick Scholarship Recipients! The two recipients are: Mekkah Nared, attending Robert Morris University; and Kiara Nicole Rockymore, attending Seton Hill University. The Robert Coleman-Dr. Leroy Patrick Scholarship is annually awarded to undergraduate students of color who are recommended by their church pastor or the director of a validated mission agency of Pittsburgh Presbytery. Members of the Pittsburgh National Black Presbyterian Caucus express their thank-for-giving to all who contributed to the scholarship in support of this ministry.
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BOP names Rev. Dr. Douglas Portz as Vice President, Church Relations
The Board of Pensions has named the Rev. Dr. Douglas Portz, a longtime servant of the denomination, to the position of Vice President, Church Relations. We extend our hearty congratulations to Doug, a minister member of Pittsburgh Presbytery currently serving on our COM, who has served seven years with the Board of Pensions and for decades in parish and mid council ministry. He will continue to be the Board of Pensions representative for Pittsburgh Presbytery.
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Jesus commands us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves, and he says, “just as you did it to one of the least of these … you did it to me.” Love and justice are essential in the Bible, and justice in America includes the right to vote. The Pittsburgh Presbytery voted in May to adopt a statement called “Citizens’ Right to Vote: A Call to Action,” which noted our church’s long history of supporting voting rights and urged us all to carry on this vital tradition. Now, in this election season, we need to do more. As individuals and congregations we can make a difference. Click here to read more.
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Sponsored by the PC(USA) Financial Aid for Service Office, the Presbyterian Board of Pensions, and PeopleJoy, this is an opportunity to have a dedicated coach talk you through the options available for loan forgiveness and repayment. If you’ve worked at a nonprofit organization, you may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The PC(USA) is offering free debt advising and document preparation for all church leaders, volunteers, those serving on sessions and church staff (including those who may not be members of a PC[USA] church). The Limited Opportunity Waiver expires Oct. 31, so you need to begin the process ASAP! Sign up for free loan coaching at pcusa.org/LoanAssist.
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PC(USA)’s Theology, Formation, and Evangelism is offering several webinars this fall focusing on Evangelism. In addition to the conference “Addressing Harm, Embracing Hope,” join TFE for “Deeper Dive” and “Scattered Church” webinars in October and November. The flyer includes Zoom links.
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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)! Click here for the Zoom link.
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