As you may recall, Act 192 a last minute law signed by Governor Corbett on his way out, would have allowed any person or organization to sue any Pennsylvania municipality that had a gun safety regulation in order to rescind it – and require the municipality to pay court costs. The law caused many small, financially strapped towns to […]
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September Worship and Preaching Schedule
September 7th– Worship moves back to 11am! Communion Sunday, Coffee Hour September 14th– Installation Sunday– 11am service: Church Officers’ Ordination/Installation; 4pm service: Pastor Charissa’s Installation, celebratory reception September 21st– Guest preacher, Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley from the Presbytery Foundation, Lunch Seminar to follow worship September 28th– (Day of Pgh’s Great Race, plan your commute accordingly)
Vacation Bible School 2016
Family Art Nights | Celebrating God’s Creation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays June 17, July 15, August 19, September 9 Sixth Presbyterian Church 1688 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1498 Phone: (412) 421-2752 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Join us on Fridays this summer for Vacation Bible School for the whole family! Each event will include a meal and child […]
Go on a Celtic Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona in the Fall
Oasis Ministries leads their third pilgrimage to the isle of Iona, Scotland, from October 2 to 14, 2016, where travelers will find space to breathe, room to be disoriented and opportunities to return to themselves, to life and to home, changed. The trip is led by two spiritual directors, Rev. Dr. Kathleen Roney, president of […]
Learn More About Planned Giving
You can make a gift that sustains Sixth Presbyterian for years to come. The community of faith at Sixth Church has been enriched over many years by bequests large and small. Are you considering a planned gift to but not sure what’s involved? If so, please join a conversation with Rev. Ellie Johns Kelley, Ministry […]
Babysitting Night – Friday, May 20
Babysitting Night Friday, May 20, 2016 6 to 9 pm The youth will be providing babysitting night on Friday, May 20 for church families and friends. There is no fee, but donations will be accepted to benefit future youth mission trips. Children up to age 12 are invited, snacks and beverages provided. Parents please RSVP […]
Moms Demand Action—National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 2, 5-7:30PM)
Thursday, June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness Day—a day where we’re asking millions of Americans to wear orange to signify their belief that we can do more to save American lives from gun violence. On this day, ‘Moms Demand Action’ and ‘Everytown for Gun Safety‘ are organizing ‘Wear Orange’ events across the country (click […]
Worship in the Park June 5 – NEW LOCATION!
Picnic in the Park This year we’ll be in Highland Park for our annual church picnic. On June 5, we’ll meet at the Rhododendron Shelter (click here for directions) at 11 am for Worship in the Park, a fun outdoor worship service followed by an amazing potluck lunch. All are welcome!
More Light Sunday is May 22!
Sixth Presbyterian is proud to be a More Light Congregation, seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in […]
Pentecost is Sunday, May 15!
Pentecost Is Coming! Sunday, May 15 we will celebrate Pentecost with a liturgical drama during worship as well as sharing red-themed treats during fellowship time. Feel free to contribute your favorite red food, and don’t forget to wear red to church that day!
