We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens his will to make known. The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own. (UMH #131) God is with us. That is a theme in the lyrics of the familiar hymn, “We Gather Together.” The […]
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November 21, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg We continue our stewardship series this month as “We Gather Together to Give.” Pastor Tom delivers a message based on Luke 6:27-38, entitled “Generous Living.” We will consider the importance of giving, as we begin this week of Thanksgiving. In Luke 6, Christ encourages us to give. “Give, and it […]
November 14, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller The term “living on the edge” means you keep alert—sharp—ready. Pastor Scott Miller’s message on the videocast and at The Gathering, is entitled “Living on the Edge.” Based on Mark 13:1-8, the message discusses how Jesus told his disciples that living on the edge is […]
November 7, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg As we look to begin a new year of stewardship, our discussions this month are about the theme, “We Gather Together: Our Stewardship of God’s Gifts.” For the first week we will discuss how we gather together for worship and fellowship with a message based […]
October 31, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Thomas Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller It’s Halloween – and that’s what Pastor Scott’s message is about. There’s a fair bit of controversy over Halloween in the Christian church. Some see it as a harmless bit of costume and candy fun. Others believe it trivializes (or worse, celebrates) a satanic holiday. […]
The River of Life with God – A Service in Pictures Celebrating the Appointment of Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian as the Pittsburgh District Superintendent
‘’This summer, I returned to this metropolitan area that I love as your District Superintendent. The baptismal waters have brought us full circle as the river of life with God unfolds.” This is how Pittsburgh District Superintendent Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian describes her appointment to the Pittsburgh District in her sermon. Her message, “Many Rivers” was spiritually […]
October 24, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg “Our Great High Priest” is the name of Pastor Tom’s videocast this week, based upon the Epistle reading from Hebrews 7:23-28. Pastor Tom examines the ancient role of the High Priest, as one who interceded for his people, and the many ways in which Christ has […]
October 17, 2021 – Online Worship Experience
Invitation to the Installation Service for Pittsburgh District Superintendent, Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, Resident Bishop, Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference, invites you to attend the Installation Service for Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian, Pittsburgh District Superintendent, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, 4 pm, at Mt. Lebanon UMC (3319 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh). Facemasks are required and childcare will be available. In lieu of a reception, attendees will receive […]
October 10, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg “What do you value?” That’s Pastor Tom’s question in this Sunday’s message entitled, ““The Importance of Values-Based Living,” based on Mark 10:17-31. Our Christian faith encourages us to value those things that will see us through this life, and on into eternity. Pastor Tom’s message […]