Events Calendar

Mission Trip to Kentucky Invitation

Old Union Presbyterian Church will have a mission trip and is inviting you to join them from July 21-27. They will be traveling to eastern Kentucky (about a six-hour drive) to assist with the recovery work from the July 2022 floods that devastated the region. It’s been almost two years, but there is still a lot of work to be done. They will be staying in either Whitesburg, Prestonsburg, Hazard or Jackson, KY, where several churches are hosting PDA work teams.

The group will depart on Sunday after worship and return the following Saturday. As always, the goal is for the cost of the trip to be no more than $100 per participant, with the rest of the funds coming from grants and donations.

Contact the church at oldunionchurch@gmail.com or 724-538-8672 for more information and/or to sign up.

Civil Rights Pilgrimage Bus Tour

The Presbytery of Donegal is sponsoring a Civil Rights Pilgrimage Bus Tour to Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee from Oct. 19-26. The package includes eight days and seven nights of lodging, breakfast, transportation, museum tour fees and speakers.

The cost is $1,625 per person for double occupancy and single occupancy is $2,175 per person (may be less depending on participants). Lunch and dinner are NOT included in the price. A limited number of single rooms are available.

More information is available by clicking here.

Lackawanna Presbytery Calendar

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Presbytery of Lehigh Calendar

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Presbytery of Philadelphia Calendar

Equipping, Empowering, and Engaging Training

Pittsburgh Presbytery will once again host Equipping, Empowering, and Engaging on Sept. 19 from 4-7:30 p.m. This is a leadership training event for deacons and ruling elders of Pittsburgh Presbytery. The event will take place at Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church in McKees Rocks, PA. There will be multiple sessions to choose from, for both deacons and ruling elders.

More information is available by clicking here.

Restorative Wilderness Experience

Emily Cowser, a second-year Master of Divinity student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, has developed an idea for a trip for pastors and ministry leaders. As part of her Adaptive and Innovative Ministry emphasis, Emily is designing a restorative wilderness experience that will consist of desert canoeing and camping on the Lower Canyons section of the Rio Grande from Monday, Jan. 27, through Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Participants will be immersed in a new backcountry environment away from the distractions, tasks, and stresses of their home lives in order to intentionally explore their well-being. Physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, and vocational restoration will be addressed through readings, practices, and group conversations.

The anticipated cost of the program is $3,163. This cost excludes air travel but includes all group program-related expenses upon arrival (food, shelter, and wilderness gear rental).

To express your interest, fill out the online form or contact Emily at ecowser@pts.edu.

Pittsburgh Presbytery Calendar

Trip to Lancaster

Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare has planned a trip to Lancaster on Aug. 1-2, which will include an experience “Daniel” at Sight and Sound Theater.

The bus will depart Redstone North Huntingdon at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, and travel to Lancaster. Upon arrival, travelers will spend time shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village and Bird-in-Hand Market. (Those who wish can have a little hotel rest time in the afternoon, instead.) The first evening we include the timeless classic joy of the musical “Sound of Music” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.

Friday morning after breakfast at the hotel the bus will travel to Sight and Sound for the 11 a.m. production of “Daniel.”

Tickets for the shows and lodging range from $330 to $445 depending on occupancy choices. To reserve your spot by phone, call Justin at 724-832-8401 ext. 3378.

Redstone Presbytery Calendar

Pastors’ Canadian Canoe Trip

Howard Gaston, who is serving at Neshannock Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington, PA, is hosting a Pastors’ Canadian Canoe Trip from Sept. 22-30. This trip is open to clergy and others engaged in pastoral ministry.

This trip is about “less” and yet it hopes to provide you with “more;” more God, more peace, more inspiration. Take the risk and experience faith and ministry in a very simple place. This trip will be a challenge to renewal and growth in our life and ministry. These experiences may come in packages that are not totally expected or perhaps even appreciated.

Registration is limited to eight participants and will be on a first come, first served basis.

More information is available by clicking here.

Small Church Conference

The Presbytery of West Virginia will hold its Small Church Conference on Sept. 14 at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. The theme of the conference is “God is Here – Worship in the Small Church” featuring Pam Ferrell, 2013 Presbytery of West Virginia moderator and accomplished small church musician, as the keynote presenter.

Registration for the event begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship beginning at 10 a.m. Jim Musgrave, who serves as the commissioned pastor at the Logan First Presbyterian and Gilbert Presbyterian Churches, will preach. Three workshops will be offered with participants able to attend two. Workshop presenters are Sallie Daugherty (Authorized Lay Preacher), Pam Ferrell and Bill Myers (Minister of Word and Sacrament, Charleston First Presbyterian Church).

Meditative Mondays

Vanport Presbyterian Church in Beaver, PA, is holding “Meditative Mondays” from 6-7 p.m. This is a time of self-directed reflection that can guide your focus and center your thoughts. Join Vanport Church to contemplate your strength or simply take time to be still and tap into peace without life’s busyness and distractions.

For a flyer, click here.

Slateville Church’s 175th anniversary

Slateville Presbyterian Church in Delta, PA, will hold a 175th anniversary celebration of the church on Sunday, Sept. 8.

The day of celebration, fellowship and reunion will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a worship service led by the Rev. Dr. Michael Wilson, stated clerk for the Presbytery of Donegal and the Synod of the Trinity. The service will include a recognition of former pastors and special guests in attendance. Immediately following the worship service, a group picture will be taken on the front steps/handicap ramp. This will be a “remake” of the church’s 150th picture, although this time, people will not be wearing 1849-period clothing!

RSVP by Aug. 18 is requested. Click here for RSVP and more information about this event.

Rise Against Hunger

Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church in Prosperity, PA, will host a Rise Against Hunger event on Sept. 28. Upper Ten Mile encourages you and your congregation to get involved in this life-changing ministry. See the attached letter from CRE Cody Rogers for details about the food-packing event and how you can get involved.