Letters from the General Minister

Resurrection Reflections

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, April 13, 2023 Resurrection Reflections This past Sunday morning, in sanctuaries throughout our Presbytery and beyond, the familiar line of … →

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March 2023 Transition Updates

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, March 30, 2023 March 2023 Transition Updates   Dear Friends- Last month I shared with you some of the latest … →

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THON, Asbury, and a Passionate Faith

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, March 9, 2023 THON, Asbury, and a Passionate Faith A few weekends ago, I took advantage of live streaming and … →

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February Transition Updates

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, January 12, 2023 Dear Friends- Since Sheldon’s retirement became official, many people have asked me, “So, how are things at … →

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Providing a Safe Space

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, January 12, 2023 As some of you know, I am a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan – and have been my … →

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“To Tell the Old, Old Story…”

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, January 5, 2023 “To Tell the Old Old Story….” Reflections on My First Theological Question According to my mom, my … →

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Already, but Not Yet

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, December 15, 2022 Already, but Not Yet  (After this month I will no longer be writing a letter as part of Pittsburgh Presbytery’s weekly PNews. If … →

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The Best is Yet to Come

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, December 8, 2022 The Best Is Yet to Come*  (After this month I will no longer be writing a letter as part of Pittsburgh Presbytery’s weekly … →

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The Last Mile of the Way

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, December 1, 2022 The Last Mile of the Way My father asked that I sing at his memorial service an old gospel song, made famous by … →

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What Time is It?

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, November 17, 2022 What Time is It?  Fifty-three years ago, the new jazz-rock band sensation “Chicago” broke onto the popular charts with a song that asked, … →

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Enough Already

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, November 10, 2022 Enough Already Every election cycle seems to stoop lower than the former one, as candidates and their promoters savage their opponents with ever-sharpening … →

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With All the Saints

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, November 3, 2022 With All the Saints This week marks the church’s annual festival of “All Saints” – something we are far less likely to note … →

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The Politics of Generosity

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, October 27, 2022 The Politics of Generosity  I have often heard well-intentioned parishioners complain that their pastor’s sermons, or their denomination’s offices, are too “political.” Keeping … →

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A Friend Among Colleagues

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, October 20, 2022 A Friend Among Colleagues I am writing from the beautiful grounds of the Krislund Camp and Conference Center, nestled in a central Pennsylvania … →

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Church Leader Appreciation

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge General Minister Thursday, October 13, 2022 Church Leader Appreciation  Soon after October was designated “Clergy Appreciation Month” in 1994, our congregation’s Sunday School department gave me a plaque honoring … →

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