August 2009 - the Pittsburgh Presbytery

PWPP GRAPEVINE
August 2009
Presbyterian Women in the Pittsburgh Presbytery
Please join us at the Fall Gathering
for
Betwixt, Between, and Beyond
A “Fashionable” History
Presented by Janet Marsh Pruitt
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Luncheon Program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Dormont Presbyterian Church
The story of the involvement of women in the Presbyterian
Church for over 200 years is presented by storyteller and teacher
Janet Pruitt. We are delighted to have Janet share this history,
complete with hats and fashions from her Scottish great, great
grandmother to her granddaughter with Betwixt, Between and
Beyond at the Fall Gathering.
Also on the agenda, Elly Flemming will present the 20092010 Horizon’s Bible Study, “Joshua, A Journey of Faith,” by Mary
Mikheal. The Reverend Pat Mason will lead our worship service.
From the opening to the lunch, the Fall Gathering should be a
wonderful time of fellowship so plan to attend and by all means bring
along your friends!
Your Presence is Requested at the
Thank Offering Service
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Brunch and Program begin at 9:30 a.m.
Presbytery Offices
Please join us for a prayerful, enlightening and motivating
morning as we welcome :
Vicki Sirockman, Executive Director of Lydia’s Place, for an
inspiring look at the face of mission in Pittsburgh, and
The Reverend Janet Grill, Pastor ,St. Andrew Lutheran
Registration forms and directions are available at the back of this publication.
Moderator’s Message
Greetings to my Sisters in Christ,
This first year as your Moderator has given me a wonderful opportunity to attend
local PW Gatherings and meet women from the Pittsburgh area and surrounding
states. Thank you to all the out-going leaders from the Coordinating Team for all
your help. Welcome aboard to the new leaders. Of course, to those leaders
staying, your presence will continue to be appreciated.
I also want to thank the Coordinating Team and Committee Leaders for the
wonderful Gatherings we had last year. Attendance grew and we hope to continue
that trend. The theme during my tenure is “Thinking Outside the Box” and
planning with this in mind will continue to bring us more exciting programs in the
year ahead, two of which are announced on the front cover of this issue. I look
forward to seeing many of you at our gatherings!
Twenty six women from Pittsburgh joined the Redstone, Washington and Upper
Ohio Valley Presbyteries on the bus to Louisville. Along with those who traveled by
car, we had good representation at Churchwide. Highlights and photos will be
shared at the Fall Gathering. I encourage you to visit the Presbyterian Women’s
site at www.pcusa.org/pw. Keeping informed is a good way to not only get involved,
but to generate new ideas for your own group. We’ve joined the electronic age!
PWPP is now online at www.pghpresbytery.org. Just scroll to the bottom right
corner and click on Presbyterian Women. Our events are also listed on the
calendar page of the main site. We are looking forward to the time when the
Grapevine will also be there—watch for that! There is never too much excitement,
or too much to do—involvement is the key to happiness and fulfillment!
With this issue we say goodbye to Gloria Armstrong and Jane Sampson, past
Presidents of the Pittsburgh Presbyterial Society, who are leaving Pittsburgh to be
closer to their families. We thank them for their dedication, knowledge and years of
service to Presbyterian Women. They are two wonderful mentors and we wish
them Godspeed and safe travel. Our love and prayers go with you and your
families. You will be deeply missed.
You all know that the Coordinating Team and I are here for you. Invite us to a
meeting. Invite your Enablers. We would love to visit with you, get to know you,
share our visions together. Also remember to extend an invitation to a new
retiree, a stay at home mom, a career woman, a new member or a friend. Fill your
car and come to our Gatherings. There is joy and much to be learned as we gather.
In closing, I still refer to Philippians 4:13 with a wee bit of wording change. We are
women and through God’s help and guidance we can do it all as we support the
purpose of Presbyterian Women.
Grace and Peace,
Barbara
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Synod of the Trinity News
PWPP Coordinating Team
Barbara King
Moderator
Judith Jerry
Moderator Elect
PW Enabler Coordinator
Judy Mershon
Vice-Moderator for Issues
Betsy Teti
Vice Moderator for Mission
Elizabeth Urbaitis
Recording Secretary
Wilma McKinney
Corresponding Secretary
Communications Coordinator
Virginia Barnes
Contingent Treasurer
Alfreda Overton
Mission Treasurer
Charlesettta McKinney
Finance Coordinator
Esther Miles
Hospitality Coordinator
Daphnie Milam
Literature/Visual Aids Coordinator
Charlesetta McKinney
Parliamentarian
Communications Team
Grapevine Editor
Diane Donovan
4065 LeTort Lane
Allison Park, PA 15101-3133
412-487-6560
[email protected]
Grapevine Distribution Coordinator
Dora Michael
724-224-0419
Grapevine Mailing List Coordinator
Roberta Giles
1204 Silver Lane
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-859-0816
Directory Editor
Mary Howe
456 Duquesne Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
412-344-5142
A Letter from our Mission Coordinator
Dear Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Trinity,
I just returned home, rejoicing and celebrating as I listened,
participated and shared in the 2009 Churchwide gathering in Louisville,
Kentucky. Our theme, “God Will Do Wonders Among You”, reminded me of
the work we have completed and the work God has called us to do this year.
My name is Jan Marsh and I will be your Mission Coordinator for the
Synod of the Trinity. I am a member of First Presbyterian Church of
Bethlehem, a 2500 member church in northeast Pennsylvania and a member
of Lehigh Presbytery where 34 churches are represented.
I learned that PW, Synod of the Trinity has been one of the most
generous synods in our denomination for many years—Wow! I have tall
“heels” to fill! Ladies, I’m counting on you for help!
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I learned at the Together in Service Worship:
PW(USA) has sent over 1/1 million dollars to wipe out malaria in Malawi with our NetWorkers Project, in its 19th year.
We are in our third and final year of the Congo Palm Project where
over $20,000 a year has been sent to help women and children harvest and
sell palm oil. For more information call 800-524-2612 for gift cards, 5 for $5.
Locally our PWA sisters all over the country serve in creative ways—
a Christmas Giving Tree, hosting a Jobs Fair, growing a garden on church
grounds—fresh vegetables for homeless shelters, mentoring students in low
income schools, cookie exchanges to raise money for projects. Any ideas
your church has used can be sent to me at [email protected]. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Blessings as we serve together,
Jan Marsh
610-8654-1869
Susquehanna Safe Harbor
Market Square Presbyterian
Church
Carlisle Presbytery, PA
Grant $10,000
Funds will be used for building
furnishings and equipment and
initial start up funds for a
permanent shelter. The shelter
will provide permanent housing,
supervision and training for 25
mentally challenged men with the
hope that they will become self
sufficient. There will be an area
of the building for overnight
winter shelter for additional
homeless persons. Harrisburg/
Susquehanna Valley region
churches and the Christian
Churches have worked diligently
to launch this program.
Navajo Reservation
Kayenta Presbyterian Church,
Arizona
Grant $10,000
Funds will be used to purchase 10
sewing machines, 3 pellet stoves,
3 electric water heaters and two
refrigerators. The sewing
machines will be used to facilitate
classes in sewing. The other
items will be used to improve
living conditions for the women
and children of the community.
Pastor Norma McCabe is a
Navajo and Pastor of the Kayenta
Presbyterian Church whose
outreach provides a wonderful
witness of the cause of Christ to
those who have the least in this
world.
Churchwide
August 2009
God Did Do Wonders
More than 2,500 Presbyterian women (and a few men) attended Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Gathering in Louisville, July 11–15. Exploring the theme “God will do wonders among you,”
participants attended workshops, witnessed the commissioning of PC(USA) mission co-workers,
celebrated worship, received inspiration from plenary speakers and enjoyed fellowship with sisters
in faith from around the world. Voting delegates to the business meeting accomplished significant
work, incorporating Presbyterian Women and electing a leadership team, which for the first time
The newly elected moderatorial team of
Presbyterian Women (left to right) Alice
Wyatt, Marta Rodríguez and Chris Wolf will
provide leadership for the organization
during the 2009-2012 triennium. Photo by
Danny Bolin.
Marta Rodríguez elected Moderator of Presbyterian Women
Marta Rodríguez, Synod of Puerto Rico, was elected moderator of
Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Coordinating Team, in a
waving sea of blue consent slips. The roomful of 400-plus voting
representatives to PW’s Business Meeting, CCT and others erupted
in tears, cheers and a standing ovation, as Catrelia Hunter passed
the gavel to Marta, the first Hispanic Latin American to be elected to
the post.In fact, the entire slate presented by the Search Committee
of the CCT passed. Carolyn Jordan, moderator of the Search
Committee, choked up as she introduced her committee, calling it a
privilege to work with such a fine group of women. She capped that
by declaring, “I am thrilled to present the most diverse slate ever,”
then introduced the nominees.The new CCT includes Marta
Rodríguez (Puerto Rico), moderator; Alice Wyatt (South
Carolina), vice moderator for mission relationships; Chris Wolf
(Michigan), vice moderator for justice and peace; Joanne
Schnaudt (New Jersey), secretary; Joan Berglund (Nebraska),
historian; Joyce Smith (Ohio), financial secretary; Ruth Mason
Lowe (Georgia), African American member at large; Janice
Takeda (California), Asian American member at large; Nydia
Murphy (New York), Hispanic Latin American member at large;
Jenny Lee (New Jersey), Korean American member at large; Leila Abdul Karim (Arizona), Middle
Eastern American member at large; Janis Quinn (New York), Native American member at large;
and Esperanza Guajardo (Texas), Search Committee moderator. Marta, a member of Hato Rey
Presbyterian Church in San Juan, appeared emotional but poised, as her pastor, José M. Capella
-Pratts, offered words of congratulation and praise from the podium. “We are proud of you,” he
said, as Presbyterian women from the Synod of Puerto Rico flooded the stage and
surrounded her. He later told Daily Horizons, “It is a wonderful joy to see Marta elected moderator of Presbyterian Women. I remember the first time Marta received training to be a deacon. I
was privileged to be the one to train her. She has been wonderful. It is my privilege to work with
her and I look forward to supporting her work as moderator of Presbyterian Women.”
After closing the Business Meeting, Marta adjourned with this “Four-fold Franciscan Blessing:
”May God bless you with a restless discomfort about easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships, so that
you may seek truth boldly and love deep within your heart.
May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly
work for justice, freedom, and peace among all people.
May God bless you with the gift of tears to shed with those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, or the loss of
all that they cherish, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and transform their pain into joy.
May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you really CAN make a difference in this world, so that
you are able, with God's grace, to do what others claim cannot be done.
And the blessing of God the Supreme Majesty and our Creator, Jesus Christ the Incarnate Word who is our brother
and Savior, and the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Guide, be with you and remain with you, this day and forever
more. Amen
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More news...more energy! [email protected]
In Louisville
August 2009
My Highlights of the Churchwide Gathering 2009
By Joan Heckel
This Gathering was special to me because my three daughters
attended with me. One of the first things I did was to place a
postcard I saved from the Churchwide Gathering & Organizing
Meeting of Presbyterian Women dated July 13-18, 1988, West
Lafayette, Indiana in the history box in the Great Room. The
first-timer in our group was impressed with the scope and variety
of programs and speakers in plenary meetings. She learned that
PW does many things and helps so many people. The music was
great as was the singing that was led by Tracy Keenan, a former Pittsburgher. (see article below)
Another of my daughters felt that the personal connections with participants in workshops who were
going through similar situations was very helpful. Her workshops were informative and she enjoyed
shopping in the Global Market Place.
I was interested in seeing and hearing from the national church leaders and speaking briefly
were Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General Assembly and Gradye Parson, General
Assembly Clerk. Mary Mikhael, author of the 2009-2010 Horizon Bible Study, “Joshua: A Journey of
Faith,” gave an interesting workshop. Mary is a biblical scholar from Syria and president of the Near
East School of Theology (NEST), an interdenominational Protestant Seminary is Beirut. She advised us
to read the entire book of Joshua before beginning the study!
Special for me was seeing the 20 mission coworkers and their 10 children at the commissioning
service. They will begin work in places from Nicaragua to Taiwan. Two of those commissioned were
from Pittsburgh Presbytery—Rev. Kay Day will serve in Malawi and Rev. David Diercksen will serve as a
Mission Volunteer International in Mexico. A surprise was seeing friend Nicole Carlin and her family
(from East Liberty) walking in at the end of the line of mission workers. They still have more training
before they go to Haiti!
The forum concerning immigration was led by Julia Thorne, Manager of PC(USA)’s Office of
Immigration Issues and an immigration attorney. She explained the complexities of legal immigration
and urged us to call our U.S. Senators and Congressmen to sponsor the “Dream” Act (HR 1751 and
S 729) which would eventually give children who have lived most of their lives and been educated in the
US a way to earn their citizenship over a period of time. (see article elsewhere in Grapevine)
In peace,
Joan Heckel
Planners for every Gathering seek a theme song that brings music to the
hearts, minds, voices and ears of all the participants. In addition to the official
hymn, “God Will Do Wonders” by Gathering Song Leader Tracy Keenan, a
former assistant pastor at Southminster Presbyterian Church here in
Pittsburgh, attendees also sang the other four candidates for the official hymn.
Those songs are: “We Have Passed This Way Before” by Paula Sohi, “God’s
People Can Go Forth in Faith” and “God Will Do Wonders Among Us Today”
by the sister team of Linda Draper and Barbara Prince-Martin, and “Lord God,
Now Work Among Us,” by Wilma Ratchford Craig. Reports are that each song
was better than the others—and again we know that God’s gifts to us are
precious, inspiring and often joyful!
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More from Churchwide
Presbyterian Women Approves Incorporation
On Sunday afternoon, voting representatives to Presbyterian Women’s Business Meeting ratified the
amended and restated certificate of incorporation that establishes Presbyterian Women as a publicly
supported integrated auxiliary of the PC(USA). Voting representatives also approved the bylaws of
Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, an organization is publicly supported if it “receives no more
than one-third of its support from gross investment income and more than one-third of its support from
contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions.” An
integrated auxiliary of a church is an organization that is “related to a church or convention or association
of churches.”
PW’s bylaws affirm that it shares common religious doctrines, principles, disciplines and practices with
PC(USA).
PC(USA) has the authority to appoint or remove at least one of PW’s officers or directors (e.g., CCT
member).
The name of the organization indicates an institutional relationship with PC(USA).
PW reports at least annually on its financial and general operations to PC(USA).
An institutional relationship between PW and PC(USA) is affirmed by the church.
Since being formed in 1988, Presbyterian Women has held a covenantal relationship with the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and has been the single largest contributor of undesignated funds to
support the mission of the church worldwide. That covenantal relationship remains in place.
Dream a Little Dream….
We are urged to support the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act
(H.R .1751) and S. 729) introduced on March 26, 209. It would provide a pathway of lawful permanent
residence and eventual earned citizenship for approximately 65,000 undocumented graduates of
American public high schools. Congress has the power to provide this pathway. The DREAM Act will
permit children who entered the United States when 16 years or younger, and who have lived in the U.S.
for five years, to apply for conditional permanent residency if they demonstrate moral character and earn
a high school diploma. Six years later, they could apply for permanent residency, and five years after
that, for U.S. citizenship. The law will allow these young people to quality for in-state college tuition,
state and federal grants and loans, and private scholarships; to join the armed forces; and to qualify for
employment. Many came to the U.S. as babies and toddlers; they may neither remember their parents’
native country nor speak its language. As young people they deserve the right to realize their gifts;
certainly our society will benefit from their accomplishments.
Ask your congressional Representative and your Senators to join in a bipartisan group of their
colleagues to become co-sponsors of the DREAM Act.
Mission Matters…
What is mission? Reaching out to another in the name of Christ.
Mission can be as simple as calling someone who has recently suffered
the loss of a family member to let them know you care. How about
donating a used cell phone to a service that helps women who are
victims of violence? (A phone is always programmed to make 911 calls
even if no other calls can be made—it can be a lifeline to a woman who
is an abuse victim.) Helping an elderly member of your community
clean or wrap gifts or buy groceries can be a mission project. Some
of us are called to visit a different part of the country to help after a disaster
such as flood or fir. Some are called to travel to another country to visit or to live. Even if you aren’t
called to fill those roles, you can still pray for and support those who are! Not everyone can do every
kind of mission, but everyone can do something. Each day gives us an opportunity to show Christ’s
love.
PWUSA Mission 2009
August 2009
Home-based care wrap project launched
A woman demonstrates how the wrap can be used to carry a baby. Photo by Janet Guyer.
International Health Ministries’ AIDS office launched the new home-based care wrap project at the
Presbyterian Women’s Gathering in July. The wrap project is based on the long colorful skirts women
wear in sub-Saharan Africa. For the women a skirt is more than an article of clothing. It identifies them
as a volunteer, an identification of which they are proud.
This wrap is the first one to be designed by home-based care volunteers in Malawi. The colorful blue
wrap (two meters of fabric) depicts six different home-based care situations surrounding a map of
Africa. On the border is a series of huts from South, East and Central Africa, Bible verses used by
volunteers and a red, white, blue and yellow border that was taken from the pattern of the wall of a
South Africa homestead.
These wraps will be gifts to people in the United States donating $50 or more to the
AIDS Crisis Overseas ECO # 862706 or Home-Based Care ECO # 051700. Each of the home-based
care volunteers in Malawi has received two meters of the same fabric. In Malawi, the women will make
skirts for themselves, which they wear when they go on home visits. The women will also use the
material to carry supplies and their babies.
Give to Thank Offering 2009!
Twenty-seven projects received grants from the 2009 Thank Offering. From nearly 70 requests, the
Creative Ministries Offering Committee selected 14 projects in the United States and 13 projects in other
parts of the world to receive a total of $684,000. At least 40 percent of the offering is designated for
health ministries. The committee selects programs based on merit, regardless of geographic location,
that meet the following criteria: consistency with the mission concerns and policies of the PC(USA); a
purpose that meets basic human needs; providing a form of aid that relates directly to the people being
served; and being a creative project less than three years old or a new direction for an existing program.
Several of the projects chosen are:
Finding a Home, Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies (HOPE) —Synod of Alaska/Northwest
Youth at the Family Room, Village Community Development Corporation—Synod of Living Waters
Recession Rescue , The Union Rescue Mission—Synod of Mid-America
New Center Project, Grove Christian Outreach Center—Synod of the Mid-Atlantic
KinderSmile Oral Health Care Program, KinderSmile Foundation, Inc.-Synod of the Northeast
Veterans Family Reunification, CERVS’ Interfaith Care Community—Synod of the Pacific
Find out more at pcusa.org/pw/thank/2009-projects.htm and please give generously on November 21 at
our own Thank Offering Service!
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Around Town...
August 2009
Annual Harvest Fair at Fox Chapel
Once again the women of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian
Church will host their Harvest Fair on the first Saturday of
October. A most extraordinary flea market along with crafts,
children’s activities, baked goods, take-home grilled chicken,
and goodies for lunch or snacking will be featured. If you’ve
never been—you have to go! The annual proceeds, which
often hit the $50,000 mark, are used exclusively for mission
work at the local, national, and international levels. The church
is located at 423 Fox Chapel Road off Route 28, with plenty of
parking available. If you need more information or directions,
please call the church at 412-963-8243 about this Saturday,
October 3 festival.
Saturday, August 29, 9 AM to 2 PM -- Dormont Presbyterian Church Flea Market & Bake Sale,
inside "that big, beautiful church on the corner of Espy and Potomac Avenues." Tables may be rented
at the door for $15 each. Cash only. No early birds. Tables assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free parking available in church lot. Only two blocks from both Potomac Avenue "T" Station and PAT
41B-44U bus lines on West Liberty Avenue. Call the church at 412-531-1555 for more information.
The John McMillan Christmas Affair
The John McMillan Presbyterian Church will be hosting
its annual Christmas Affair on Saturday, November 7th from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event includes over 55 crafters and
features the JMPC Bakery, Gingerbread House, a Chinese
Auction, the Kris Kringle Kafe, and an Angel Emporium Tree.
Admission is free and all proceeds benefit local and world-wide
missions. Don’t miss the Christmas Affair at
John McMillan Presbyterian Church
875 Clifton Road
Bethel Park 15102
On Saturday, November 7th
For more information of directions call 412-833-4704
Saturday, December 5, 11 AM to 3 PM - Dormont Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
One-of-a-kind handmade offerings from crafters and unique gift items from popular
home party vendors will make your holiday shopping a breeze! Also on the agenda:
a fabulous Chinese auction and bake sale. Refreshments will be available and there
will be plenty of free parking available in the church lot. Please use
the directions in the above notice for transportation information.
Call the church with any other questions at 412-531-1555.
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Ecumenical News
August 2009
From Church Women United:
Human Rights Celebration
The two recipients of the 2009 CWU Human rights Award were Debra Germany-Morrison and
Lois “Toni” McClendon. The award goes tot hose whose work “seeks shalom.” Toni McClendon a
longtime grassroots peace and social justice activist, is currently a community organizer for
Communities in Action for Peace, NewVoices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice, and
the Coalition Against Violence. Debra Germany-Morrison, a popular speaker to inmates, teenagers and
youth groups, is Executive Director of Divine Intervention Ministries.
CWU Annual Meeting
September 19 is the date for the CWU Annual Meeting which will be held at St. James AME
Church, 444 Lincoln Avenue, 15206 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and the program beginning at 10 a.m.
The program, Empathy—Faith in Action, will be lead by Cathy Clark, Associate Regional Director for
Church World Service—Crop. Please register by September for a cost of $10. Make checks payable to
CWU and mail to Ms. Barbara Simpson, Treasurer, 3223 Orleans Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214.
Phone: 412-322-6419
Salad-Rama and Fashion Show
CWU’s fund raiser, “Salad-Rama and Fashions Show” will be Saturday, October 10, 2009 at
the Calvary United Methodist Church, 972 Beech Street at Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh North Side.
The event begins at noon and tickets at $15 at the door.
World Community Day Celebration
This year’s theme is “Piecing Earth Together.” The celebration will be Saturday, November 7,
2009 at St. Mark AME Church, 1409 Montier Street, Wilkinsburg. Save the date!
News from CWU Legislative Office in Washington, D.C.
We are urged to work for the ratification and implementation by our government of the United
nations’ Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC).
The CRC is an international human rights treaty created specifically to promote and protect the
well-being of all children.
It sets forth basic standards to be allotted to children including the rights to survival,
development, protection and participation.
The CRC affirms and supports the fundamental rights and responsibilities of parents in
recognizing the family “as the fundamental group of society”.
The U.S. and Somalia are the only two countries party to the U.N. which have not ratified this
celebrated agreement.
U.S. ratification of the CRC has benefits for children, their families and their communities. It
would establish a useful framework from which our leaders could create cost-effective and
comprehensive policies and programs that address the specific needs of children and families.
Provisions contained in the CRC are largely consistent with U.S. law. Most of these provisions
would be implemented through federal and state legislation in a manner and timeframe determined by
our own legislative process.
Ratification would improve the moral standing of the U.S. and enhance our role as an
international leader in human rights.
The CRC can be implemented in our policies and programs for U.S. children now.
For more information go to: www.un.org, www.unicef.org, or www.childrightscampaign.org.
Visit or contact your U.S. Senator and Congressional Representatives.
[email protected]
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DIRECTIONS TO OUR PWPP EVENTS
August 2009
Fall Gathering on September 19, 2009:
Directions to Dormont Presbyterian Church
2865 Espy Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
42-531-1555 www.dormontpresbyterianchurch.info/
From Downtown, North and East:
Travel through the Liberty Tunnels in the left lane and go straight ahead on West Liberty Avenue.
Take right onto Potomac Avenue after the Eat'n Park Restaurant on your right. The church parking lot is
less than 2 blocks ahead on your right.
From the West:
Travel on I-79 South and exit onto Parkway West/Pittsburgh. Continue to Greentree Exit onto
Greentree Road. At third light, turn left onto Potomac Avenue. After crossing Banksville Road ,
continue up the h ill and the church will be on your left.
Thank Offering Service on November 21, 2009:
Directions to the Pittsburgh Presbytery Offices
901 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-323-1400 www.pghpresbytery.org
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From Downtown: cross the Fort Duquesne Bridge to exit 7B. Take exit 7B to Western Avenue.
Turn RIGHT onto Western Avenue. Follow Western Avenue to the second traffic light. Turn LEFT
onto Allegheny Avenue and make an immediate RIGHT into the Presbytery parking lot.
From the East: take Parkway East towards downtown Pittsburgh to Fort Duquesne Bridge Exit.
Cross the Fort Duquesne Bridge to exit 7B. Continue as above.
From the North: follow I-279 towards Pittsburgh. At exit 7A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp. Bear LEFT
onto Reedsdale Street. Turn RIGHT (North) onto Allegheny Avenue. Go straight to 901 Allegheny
Avenue.
From Route 28S: at Heinz Plant stay on Route 28S past Heinz Field. Get into left lane to the
Reedsdale Street exit. The 1st light is Allegheny Avenue. Make a right and travel 3 blocks to 901
Allegheny Avenue.
From the South: come the Fort Pitt Tunnels then immediately get into the left hand lane. Follow I279N (Fort Duquesne Bridge) to exit 7B. Take exit 7B to Western Avenue. Turn RIGHT onto
Western Avenue. Follow Western Avenue to the second traffic light. Turn LEFT onto Allegheny
Avenue and make an immediate RIGHT into the Presbytery parking lot.
From Route 51: take Route 51 to the West End Circle. Go over the West End Bridge, staying in
the right lane. At the end of the bridge, go STRAIGHT onto Western Avenue. Continue straight to
901 Allegheny Avenue.
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REGISTRATION FORMS
August 2009
The PWPP Fall Gathering
Saturday, September 19, 2009,
9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Gathering called to order promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Dormont Presbyterian Church
Registration Fee: $8.50 per person
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2009
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
City:____________________________State______Zip Code________________
Phone:__________________E-Mail:____________________________________
Church:___________________________________________________________
#of Guests_____ Total # Attending_____ Total Enclosed:$_________________
Please make your check payable to PWPP and send to:
Virginia Barnes, 1416 Columbus Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1209
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Thank Offering Service
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Presbytery Offices
901 Allegheny and Western Avenues, Manchester
Registration Fee: $6.00
Registration Deadline: November 13, 2009
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
City:____________________________State______Zip Code________________
Phone:__________________E-Mail:____________________________________
Church:___________________________________________________________
#of Guests_____ Total # Attending_____ Total Enclosed:$_________________
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Presbyterian Women
In the
Pittsburgh Presbytery
August 2009
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit;
for you can do nothing without me.”
WHAT ABOUT THE GRAPEVINE?
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