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Students at Westminster College transformed as they ‘Experience Alaska’
“Spiritual development is a big part of what we do. We spend time talking about where they saw God present today.”
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What is your Synod up to?
The Synod of the Trinity has been in existence for 300 years, but do you know what the Synod does? Quoting the Synod’s primary end (or goal), “As part of the Body of Christ, the Synod of the Trinity, through the responsible use of shared resources, supports and challenges member Presbyteries to be vital, innovative,…
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Sewickley pastor continues her journey in Russia with WMI
The nearly two-week journey helped the Rev. Rebecca DePoe learn a new culture and strengthened her pastoral vocation.
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Rev. Dr. Knudsen certainly fit the ‘bill’ for Presbytery of Northumberland
“We’ve enjoyed it. It’s been a great match. God knew exactly what he was doing.”
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Freedom Rising initiative moving forward in Pittsburgh
“This is about relationship, and the church has always been about relationship.”
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Combating addiction takes center stage for new Presbytery of Redstone group
“We’re trying to be that community of Christ to offer (addicts) a way of reconnecting with the world in ways that are helpful and allow them to flourish.”
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White Oak Springs Church helps community gain clean water
“God’s people are responding to God’s call to help their brothers and sisters, their neighbors.”
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‘Cookies with Cops’ program brings New Kensington community together
“It’s a great bridge-building thing helping our kids realize that the police really want to help them and be friends with them and care for them, and it isn’t always about shooting somebody.”
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YAV experiences in Belfast, New Orleans difference-makers for Hillary Leslie
“It helped me develop as a person just in understanding who I was and that was from high school into college.”
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DREAM Grants awarded to two more churches in Synod of Trinity
All told, eight congregations within the Synod of the Trinity were awarded DREAM Grants during the three-round program.