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October 4, 11, 18, and 25 All One in Christ Jesus? Christian Unity in Complicated Times Rev. Liddy Barlow, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania We say that we believe in “one” holy, catholic, and apostolic church – but arguments and schisms have left the church divided into thousands of quarreling factions. In these seminars, we’ll explore what Christian unity means, why it matters, and how we …
A trusted friend told me That Shakespeare wrote King Lear while quarantined. How I can relate to that! I’ve been quarantined for months during a pandemic, reading the great books, and attending to the writing, I didn’t have time for until now. I’m forced to wait until the quarantine is over like a space shuttle waiting to return to earth. Staying home is hard. I’d rather flee to the superma…
Seven year old Lily and her brother set up a blue canopy in their front yard inviting the neighbors to collect canned goods for SHIM, South Hills Interfaith Movement. A flier had come to our front door a few days earlier asking us to drop by to make a donation: “Anything you bring is enuff.” As the weekend rolled along, I watched them sitting expectantly, hour after hour, waiting for cars to pull up …
If all goes according to plan, by the time the October Spire lands in your inbox or mailbox, we will have had a few chances to worship together in person. If you’ve chosen to hang back for a little while longer, I’m so glad that we have the capability through video, livestream, and print to stay connected. If you decided that a Sunday morning in our sanctuary was just what the doctor ordered, the…
October 11 – October 18 Each year the Deacons collect donations for our troops stationed in the USA and overseas. This year, our drive was set to begin in March and then COVID-19 halted our efforts. We are happy to report that we have reorganized and are continuing with our collection for Operation Troop Appreciation. During this pandemic, it is apparent that we all want to find s…
