PNews 9/21/23
A Shared Vision that Unites Us?
Last Tuesday, the Executive Committee approved a new purpose and strategy statement for Pittsburgh Presbytery. That, in and of itself, isn’t remarkable. But, in this week’s article, Brian shared why it wasn’t at all what he expected to happen when we entered this season of leadership transition.
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Upcoming Events
The following events take place at the Presbytery Building, unless noted:
September 21
2024 Budget Presentation (10:00 – 11:30am, Zoom)
September 26
New Purpose and Strategy Statement Presentation (4:00pm, Zoom)
International Partnership (7:00pm)
September 28
Presbytery Meeting (10:00am, Crestfield)
October 12
NextGen (11:30am)
Where is the Staff?
This is where the Presbytery Staff will be worshiping on Sunday, September 24:
Ralph Lowe – Preaching at Cross Roads PC, Gibsonia
New Purpose and Strategy Statement Presentation
The Executive Committee of Pittsburgh Presbytery recently approved a new purpose and strategy statement for the Presbytery. While similar in some ways to previous statements, they also present a significant shift in the way in which the role of the Presbytery is understood. Information about the statements will be shared at the Presbytery meeting, but for those who are interested in a more in-depth look into the process by which these statements were developed and some thoughts on these statements will shape the future of the Presbytery, Brian is offering a Zoom gathering next Tuesday, September 26, at 4:00 pm. Please RSVP here.
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The Next Generation Ministry Team is excited to announce that Better Than Average Training is returning this fall! Better Than Average Training is designed for church staff and volunteers who work with the next generation, from preschoolers up through young adults, and features keynote sessions, workshops, and breakouts addressing various topics. This year’s training will be on November 2nd @ Beulah Presbyterian Church from 4-8:30 pm (with an pre-conference session starting at 2:30pm). More information can be found here.
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Church Safety Training: Register Now!
An exciting opportunity is coming in October! Presbyterian Disaster Assistance will be coming to Pittsburgh on October 28 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, to lead a course on Church Safety and Security Training. The course is designed for people who are on the front lines of greeting people and interacting with the public, including ushers, greeters, outreach workers, custodians, and pastors. Registration is now open! You can register here.
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The PC(USA) Store has created an Advent Resource Guide to help you prepare for the upcoming season. There are devotionals and studies for group studies, sermon inspiration, individual study, and more. The guide also includes free digital resources and excerpts from many of the featured books.
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