Author Archives: Jenny

Remember to Say Thank You

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, October 12, 2023 Remember to Say Thank You My mother was a stickler for thank yous in all their forms.  … →

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PNews 10/5/23

Nevertheless The word “nevertheless” is often a transitional word – in which challenging and difficult realities are named, identified, and followed by a statement of steadfast commitment. If we believe in God of Easter, we must acknowledge the reality of … →

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Nevertheless

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, October 5, 2023 Dear Friends-  At last Thursday’s Presbytery meeting, I shared a sermon that had been burning in my … →

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PNews 9/28/23

Today’s Presbytery Meeting We are delighted to be able to meet at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center to worship together, to do our business, and to enjoy times of fellowship in the beauty of God’s creation. We hope that you … →

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September 2023 Presbytery Meeting

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Carla L. Campbell Stated Clerk and Congregational Support Associate Thursday, September 28, 2023 Dear Presbytery, We are delighted to be able to meet at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center to worship together, to do … →

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A Shared Vision that Unites Us?

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, September 21, 2023 A Shared Vision that Unites Us? Dear Friends- When we first received the results of the Landscape … →

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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 … →

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PNews 9/17/23

A Place to Not Be Okay In this week’s article, A Place to Not Be Okay, Rev. Brian Wallace talks about advice he received a few years into his first call: You need a place where you can not be … →

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A Place to Not Be Okay

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, September 14, 2023 A Place to Not Be Okay Dear Friends- I need to start with an acknowledgment: this article … →

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PNews 9/7/23

Church Safety Training: Registration is Open! 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 … →

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PNews 8/31/23

August Transition Update As September approaches, we are officially eight months into our leadership transition. This week, Rev. Brian Wallace updates you on the leadership transition progress and some other matters in the life of the Presbytery. In this update you’ll find … →

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Transition Updates – August 2023

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, August 31, 2023 Transition Updates – August 2023 Dear Friends- As September approaches, we are officially eight months into our … →

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PNews 8/24/23

Save the Date: Church Safety Training Save the date for an exciting opportunity 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 … →

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PNews 8/17/23

Why Ministry with the Next Generation Matters – Part 3: The Christian Message in a Pluralistic Society In a world where narratives extoll the importance of self over the common good and where loneliness and a general sense of disconnectedness … →

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Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 3: The Christian Message in a Pluralist Society

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, August 17, 2023 Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 3: The Christian Message in a Pluralist Society … →

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