Weekly Newsletter
PNews 11/30/23
December Letter to the Presbytery from the Stated Clerk This week’s letter from our Stated Clerk, Carla Campbell, gives us a preview of what to expect at our December Presbytery meeting. We look forward to meeting at Union Presbyterian Church …
PNews 11/16/23
Update from the General Minister Search Team In October, the Search Team opened the application process by posting a Ministry Discernment Profile within the PCUSA system as well as sharing it online and in Presbyterian publications. Presbytery members are invited to …
PNews 11/9/23
Cultivating Trust Trust doesn’t mean believing that everything will go smoothly. Instead, it’s knowing that if/when an issue arises, the person can handle it appropriately. In short, trusting someone is believing that in everything they do, they will embody in their …
PNews 10/26/23
A Call to Prayer on the Fifth Anniversary of the Tree of Life Massacre This past Sunday, 20 representatives from a variety of faith traditions, gathered along with over a hundred worshipers at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland. The service …
PNews 10/19/23
Announcing Repair and Reconciliation Alliance Members On May 2, 2023, the Pittsburgh Presbytery created the Repair and Reconciliation Alliance to thoroughly review the historical experiences of our congregations with African American congregants and staff, and offer recommendations on actions of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
PNews 8/3/23
Why Ministry with the Next Generation Matters: An Overview It’s essential that we begin thinking carefully about “Why” ministry with the next generation matters. We need to be able to articulate why involvement in the life of a church is …