Weekly Newsletter

PNews 2/16/23

February Transition Updates Since Sheldon’s retirement became official, many people have asked, “So, how are things at Presbytery office?” The truth is that they’re pretty much the same. That being said, there are some new things happening. In this week’s letter, Rev. Brian … →

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PNews 2/9/23

Letter from the Stated Clerk As we have embarked on a time of transition at Pittsburgh Presbytery, the presbytery staff are taking on new tasks and rolls and finding new ways to be presbytery. During this transition we are asking each … →

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PNews 2/2/23

Welcoming Rev. Louise Rogers This week we meet Rev. Louise Rogers, the newest staff member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery. Louise comes to us from Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she was the Associate Minister of Congregational Care, and will be taking … →

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PNews 1/26/23

Freeing Congregational Mission Join authors (and Pittsburgh Presbytery members) ​Bala Khyllep and Hunter Farrell as they build on the learnings from their 2022 InterVarsity Press book, Freeing Congregational Mission, to explore ways leaders can help their congregations connect more deeply … →

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PNews 1/12/23

Providing a Safe Space Providing for the nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God is central to our calling as a church. But to do that well, we must provide shelter – safe environments for some of the most … →

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PNews 1/5/23

“To Tell the Old, Old Story…” “I Love to Tell the Story,” written by Katherine Hankey, is a well-known hymn which includes the line: “I love to tell the story; tis pleasant to repeat, what seems each time I tell … →

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PNews 12/15/22

Already, but Not Yet Advent is that beautiful yet enigmatic season when we celebrate the One who has come, but is yet to come. Advent both elicits gratitude for the coming of our Savior Jesus two thousand years ago and … →

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PNews 11/10/22

Enough Already Assuming and proclaiming the worst in each other has become standard fare among us, not just by politicians and not just in election seasons. The virulent vituperative spirit that has spread across society has also infected the church. … →

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PNews 11/3/22

With All the Saints The great biblical symbol of the gathering of all the saints is the heavenly banquet, something Jesus mentions often. Presbyterians know something about banquets. We call them church dinners, and usually they are potluck affairs. Guests … →

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PNews 10/23/22

The Politics of Generosity The politics of Jesus is a politics of generosity. The world’s practice of politics is increasingly about denial and denigration, something on vivid display as we prepare to vote in upcoming national elections. Do our politics … →

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PNews 10/20/22

A Friend Among Colleagues Ministry friendship requires the discipline of commitment to gather with a group  of colleagues to nurture practices of ministerial excellence to which we hold each other accountable. How are you practicing your promise to be a … →

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PNews 10/13/22

Church Leader Appreciation Even though we may hesitate to ride the commercial bandwagon of “Clergy Appreciation Month,” it is still important to express appreciation for the ministry of the church’s leaders who, according to Scripture, are worthy of “double honor,” … →

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Transition Update 10/13/22

Dear Friends- At a called meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday, October 3rd, the Personnel Committee (which is a sub-committee of Executive Committee) made a final recommendation regarding a transition plan as we prepare for Sheldon’s retirement as our … →

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PNews 10/6/22

In Praise of Boldness 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 … →

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PNews 9/29/22

One O’er All the Earth The church has been prone to schism from day one, something Paul fought against valiantly in his letters to first-generation churches. If nothing else, World Communion Sunday reminds us at least once a year that … →

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