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Unglued Church: A Faithful Response to Church Decline

Posted July 19th, 2016

Unglued Church: a faithful response to church decline When Sarah Robbins accepted her first call, at Dormont Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, she knew it would be a challenge. The church had been experiencing declining membership, deteriorating facilities and dwindling finances. While she hoped that she might bring new life to the congregation, she realized that couldn’t happen unless she talked about death and resurrection.

Unglued Church: A faithful response to church decline

Posted June 30th, 2016

When Sarah Robbins accepted her first call, at Dormont Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, she knew it would be a challenge. The church had been experiencing declining membership, deteriorating facilities, and dwindling finances. While she hoped that she might bring new life to the congregation, she realized that couldn’t happen unless she talked about death and resurrection.

Pittsburgh Presbytery

Posted June 2nd, 2016

Pittsburgh pastor shares passion for mission work Something wonderful happened a few months ago. Five young people ages 16–19 asked if I would help them realize a dream: “Pastor Dave, will you take us to Africa?”

Pittsburgh Presbytery

Posted May 10th, 2016

Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community strives to be authentic, not unique

What do you get when you have two college friends with backgrounds in theater and combine that with degrees in ministry? Simply put, you have the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community in Pittsburgh.

SDOP celebrates 45 years, awards 2015 grants

Posted October 14th, 2015

The Presbyterian Committee on the SDOP celebrates 45 years of ministry and disburses $193,000 to 13 self-help projects by Margaret Mwale and Cynthia White Pittsburgh, PA— The Presbyterian Committee on… Read more »