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PNews 7/5/23

July 6, 2023 | Posted in Weekly Newsletter

New Confirmation Curriculum Available A revised and updated confirmation curriculum focused on missional identity from Mark Hinds and the Presbyterian Outlook is now available. Changing the World addresses confirmation as joining the missional project entrusted to the church. The curriculum …


Back to Basics Part 4: Personal Reflections on the work of “the Presbytery”

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 29, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 4: Personal Reflections …


PNews 6/29/23

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Weekly Newsletter

Back to Basics Part 4: Personal Reflections of the work of “the Presbytery” Over the last month, we’ve shared three installments of a series called “Back to Basics.” The three previous articles stuck closely to the Book of Order’s definitions …


PNews 6/22/23

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Weekly Newsletter

Back to Basics Part 3: What are the values and goals of the Presbytery? If you’re trying to get someplace, it’s good to know where you’re trying to get and how you will get there. Just as drivers need to know …


Back to Basics Part 3: What are the values and goals of the Presbytery?

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 22, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 3: What are …


PNews 6/15/23

June 15, 2023 | Posted in Weekly Newsletter

Juneteenth In this week’s newsletter reflections, Revs. Ralph Lowe and Brian Wallace reflect on the significance of the Juneteenth holiday for us as individuals and for our congregations. read more >>> Upcoming Events The following events take place at the …


Awareness and Transformation: Juneteenth Reflections (2023)

June 14, 2023 | Posted in Justice Corner

In a special Juneteenth-week edition, Ralph and Brian reflect on the significance of Juneteenth as a holiday for us as individuals, as well as for our congregations.   In response to the killing of George Floyd, staff members Ralph Lowe and …


Back to Basics: What are the responsibilities of a Presbytery?

June 8, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 8, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond. Part 2: What are …


PNews 6/8/23

June 8, 2023 | Posted in Weekly Newsletter

Back to Basics 2: The Responsibility of the Presbytery As part of the on-going leadership transition process, Pittsburgh Presbytery completed the Landscape study through Holy Cow Consulting. Pittsburgh Presbytery landed in what is referred to as the recovery quadrant, where respondents …


Back to Basics: What is the Presbytery?

June 1, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 1, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 1: What is …