According to Scripture, God chooses to discount our shortcomings – and we are called to do the same with each other. If we cannot demonstrate reconciliation in how we live with each other, we have no credibility in proclaiming that Jesus reconciles humanity to God. What would the church look like if we saw and treated each other as God does? In this week's meditation, The Divine Discount, Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge looks at this question and more.
Is your church a learning laboratory? Is your ministry taking on new shapes and forms? Are you finding new ways to be faithful to the ministry that you’ve carried out for generations? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you might want to consider being a field education site for a seminary student. The Administrative Commission on Transformation (ACT) has grants available to support student ministers as they learn new approaches to ministry for the future of the Church. To submit an application, click here and follow the prompts for the “Seminary Intern Grant.”
The Presbyterian Women in Pittsburgh Presbytery are having their Spring Gathering on Saturday, April 23, at the Pittsburgh Presbytery building. You can register by filling out this form. Presbyterian Women is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (USA) of more than 300,000 women. The programming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community that strengthens the PC(USA).
The 2021 “Year of Leader Formation: Investing in Ruling Elders and Deacons” for the Office of the General Assembly will continue to share resources for formation in the coming years. One of the first events of 2022 will be a webinar entitled “Good Stewards of God’s Grace.” It will take place on March 30, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
The Synod of the Trinity is joining forces with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help support the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. The Synod will match up to $50,000 from any congregation or presbytery in our region that donates through the Presbyterian Mission Exchange giving platform. Send funds to be matched by clicking here. Use the "General Ministry & Mission Fund."
Include "Ukraine" in the notes section when donating. All administration fees will be covered by the Synod so your entire donation is sent to PDA. For more on PDA's response to the war in Ukraine, click here.
Come treat yourself on Monday mornings at 10am to Coffee with Clergy! It’s a space for Pastors to shake off the Monday morning drudge with coffee, laughter, and great conversation among colleagues. B.Y.O.C. (or tea)! Next week’s topic, “Women’s History Month”- How do we celebrate Women’s history? Are we commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history in our churches? Click here for the Zoom link.
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