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May 2016 Monthly Newsletter
"Taking Care of You, Taking Care of Others"
An evening set apart for all women!
Thursday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Calvary Chapel
We hope you will join us Thursday evening, May 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Calvary Chapel for a light dinner with devotion followed by make-up and jewelry demonstrations, massage therapy, and a discussion on insuring a future for yourself and your children.
A portion of any sales will go to support a local shelter for women. Childcare with meal provided. This event is sponsored by the Calvary United Methodist Women. The favor of a reply is requested by Monday, May 2nd. Please contact either Rev. Ellie Laws via cell/text at 302.682.6860 or Linda Ehrlich via email at laehrlich927@aol.com.
Mother's Day - Hats!!!
Sunday, May 8 during Morning Worship
One word ladies... Hats! Women of all ages are invited to wear their favorite hats to Sunday Morning Worship at Calvary on Mother's Day. Whether they be vintage, hand-made, couture, or a simple bonnet...there is no such thing as too simple or too extravagant. Have fun ladies! There will be awards for the best hat and for the Mother's Day Quiz! Please join us for morning worship on this special day celebrating all women.
Under the Overpass:
A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America
Wednesday, May 11 from 7:00-8:30pm at Christ UMC
Join us Wednesday, May 11th from 7:00-8:30pm at Christ UMC (44 Highland Rd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102) to hear author Mike Yankoski share his journey of leaving his upper-middle class life to live out his faith apart from the comforts he had always known and discover firsthand what it means to be homeless in America. This event is co-sponsored by United Methodist Church Union and Christ United Methodist Church.
Ever Wonder What it Would Be Like to Live Homeless?
Mike Yankoski did more than just wonder. By his own choice, Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. With only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, Mike and his traveling companion, Sam, set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put themselves to the test.
For more than five months the pair experienced firsthand the extreme pains of hunger, the constant uncertainty and danger of living on the streets, exhaustion, depression, and social rejection—and all of this by their own choice. They wanted to find out if their faith was real, if they could actually be the Christians they said they were apart from the comforts they’d always known…to discover first hand what it means to be homeless in America.
Mike and Sam's story is gritty, challenging, and utterly captivating. What you encounter in these pages will radically alter how you see your world—and may even change your life.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Saturday, May 14 at 9:00am at Stage AE on the North Shore
Lace up those walking shoes! Help raise money for the Northside Community Food Pantry at the "Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community". Every dollar raised goes to helping keep the food pantry for our neighbors in need. You can start raising money now - it's easy! Go to Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community then join the Northside Common Ministries Team under Goodwill. We hope to see you there!
Passover Seder
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00pm in the Calvary UMC Fellowship Hall
Many experienced their first Seder at Calvary in 2014 when we began this special religious service which has become an annual tradition. Larry Ehrlich led the traditional meal and blessings over each portion of the Seder plate. A wonderful experience was had by everyone. This year's Passover Seder will be right after Passover, but before Pentecost.
What is a Passover Seder?
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is known as the "holiday of freedom," commemorating the Jewish Exodus from Egypt following 210 years of slavery. Passover is regarded as the "birth" of the Jewish nation, and its lessons of struggle and identity continue to form the basis of Jewish consciousness 3,300 years after the event.
The Seder is designed to give each Jew the experience of "going from slavery unto freedom." As recorded in the Haggadah, we tell the Exodus story and recount the Ten Plagues. We eat symbols of slavery and freedom, and the festive meal includes many delicious recipes for foods that people look forward to all year (think matzah balls!). We recite the Hallel prayer of praise, and end the Seder with the hope of “Next year in Jerusalem!”
The Seder is a special tie of family bonding and children are a particular focus of the night. They enjoy a variety of Passover songs like the Four Questions (Ma Nishatana), tell of the Four Sons, sing the “Dayenu” song, try to "steal" the Afikoman, and open the door for Elijah the Prophet.
4th Annual Circle of Faith
Sunday, June 5 at 2:00pm at the Schenley Plaza Tent, Forbes Avenue, Oakland
Circle of Faith is... A public witness to welcome and inclusion for LGBTQIA persons, their families and allies by varied faith communities. For all who believe God's love is inclusive and that all are welcome into the "family circle" that their faith communities offer. Please save the date of June 5th for an hour or so in the afternoon as we hope you can join the growing number of representatives from diverse faith communities who take part. Please join us under the tent at Schenley Plaza, across the street from the Cathedral of Learning.
The Wesley Bell Ringers
Sunday, June 19 at 7:30pm in the Calvary Sanctuary
This concert will be the seventh concert on the choir's 51st annual concert tour, and will feature 17 teenaged ringers playing more than 150 handbells and handchimes. The 2016 concert includes the music of John Philip Sousa, noted handbell arrangers Betty Garree, Kevin McChesney, and Fred Gramman, as well as exciting selections from the 2015 Christmas season. Admission to the concert is free, and a free will offering will be collected.
The Wesley Bell Ringers Of Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah - Directed by Katie Lay
In 1963, The Wesley Bell Ringers, a music ministry of Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, UT, began with 9 youth ringers and 25 bells. From the very beginning, though, it was expected that if you wanted to participate you would be dedicated to the group, commit to play handbells to the best of your ability, and most importantly, to caring for, and about, the other members of the group. Fast forward 53 years! The 17 current ringers are the most recent of the 472 youth who have participated in the choir. The experiences have never changed. They provided a foundation to which were added traditions, awards and travel. The choir developed a reputation for musical excellence that continues to open doors to exciting opportunities. The previous 50 summer tours have taken the choir to all 50 states and most of the Canadian provinces. They have performed at the US Capitol, Cathedral of the Pines National Monument, Mt. Rushmore, Disneyland, and Disneyworld. The choir has participated, as the featured choir, at numerous handbell festivals around the United States, and performed for The National Music Educators convention. Performances with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Utah Symphony Orchestra have been repeated honors over the choir's history.
Father's Day - Ties!!!
Sunday, June 19 during Morning Worship
The ladies will get to show us their favorite hats on Mother's Day, so now it's your turn gentlemen! All men and boys are invited to wear their favorite tie or bow-tie or even their ugliest, most creative, or funniest ties to Sunday Morning Worship at Calvary on Father's Day. Time to show off the best ties that you have received over the years!
Sunset Through Tiffany's
A Summer Solstice Event
Monday, June 20 in the Calvary Sanctuary (Time is To Be Determinded)
Please join us as we view the Tiffany windows in the height of their glory during the Summer Solstice. The evening will be accompanied by chamber music featuring Calvary's Music Director Brian Burns on our historic "Farrand & Votey" pipe organ. This event is sponsored by the Calvary United Methodist Women.
The Tiffany Windows
Louis Comfort Tiffany changed the physics of making stained glass in America by re-creating the medieval techniques of using solid stained glass instead of painting on glass to create glass designs. He added additional techniques of twisting the glass to get new colors, throwing confetti made of glass onto molten glass, and sandwiching up to five pieces of glass behind each other in a single composition.
And here in the North Side of Pittsburgh, we have Tiffany's three largest windows executed between 1894-95. The subject matter for his windows was chosen by Calvary Methodist Church patrons, but the design was done by the artist. Women in his shops made most of his windows.The Resurrection window is on the northwest side of the church. At the summer solstice, light through the magnificent window is at its peak during the year. Due to the physics of refraction, Tiffany's layered glass changes colors only when the sun comes through at unique angles, such as on Solstice. The Resurrection window has everything - layered glass, confetti glass in the dappled tree leaves, streamer glass, and drapery glass as well as the three panels being a "time-lapse" of events on the day of the resurrection. The Jesus figure, which for most of the year is walking out of an Allegheny Cemetery-like mausoleum, appears suspended on a cross of gold which extends down the steps and transforms the Roman soldiers from blue armor to silver and gold. In the other sun-swept window of the Parousia, the angels wings seem to flutter as they change colors before your eyes.
Allegheny City Society (June 2012). "Citing Sources." Sunset Through Tiffany Windows. Retrieved 13 April 2016 from http://alleghenycity.org/beta/news-event/sunset-through-tiffany-windows/
Fourth of July Open House
Monday, July 4, 2016 at Calvary UMC
Our doors will be open again this year on July 4th so that Calvary friends and members may welcome fireworks-goers and Allegheny West neighbors to come by for some refreshments and to visit the Tiffany sanctuary. The open house the last two years was a tremendous success. It was a great day spending time with friends and meeting new people.
We are looking for a person that would like to chair this event. In the past Brian Burns has been in charge of the event, but this year he will be unable to do so. Please see Brian Burns if you would like to chair this event. He will be able to give you all of the information that you need to know.
We Are Collecting Household Items
We are Collecting Household Items for a young mother with two young children. Basic needs for kitchen or any small kitchen appliances, linens of all kinds, sheets, blankets, towels, wash clothes, in need of a crib, changing table. Furniture is coming from “Off the Wall”, but she will need large rugs, scatter rugs, lamps, mirrors.
Please call the church office or contact Ellie Laws at 302.682.4860.
When disaster strikes, anywhere in the world, victims need immediate help and support. Physical injuries must be addressed; shelter, food, and clothing need to be acquired; health supplies and educational resources must be provided. And, all of it as quickly as possible. The United Methodist Church, through the UM Committee on Relief, stands ready to respond because our members work to be prepared! In New Wilmington, PA, at the Mission Barn, supplies are stocked, ready for immediate shipment to areas of need. Each year at June’s Annual Conference Session we gather kits to stock the Barn. You can help this process by taking the time to purchase the components and packing a Health Kit, School Kit, or another of those needed. Links to instructions for the kits are listed below. Bring your kits to church and we will see that they are moved to the Conference. Some people focus on what to give up for Lent. We challenge you to add something to your faith experience during Lent. Help UMCOR respond to the needs of others.
Ugly Quilt Project (Sleeping Bag Ministry)
For the complete story and more pictures, please visit theCalvary Website.
This group is now on break until the first Monday after Labor Day.
The Sleeping Bag Ministry was extremely busy over the last few months. Much has been accomplished, and much to be proud of. In order to continue the momentum of this ministry, this group is in need of old blankets, plastic bags, and people who are able to crochet. Please continue to bring in these items during the Summer months.
"Feed the Sheep" Fellowship Luncheons
For more details about this program, please visit theCalvary Website.
We are in need of sponsors for upcoming months.
For only $70 you, or a group, can provide a light lunch to the people you worship with. Sponsors are responsible for serving the meal and cleaning up the Fellowship Hall and kitchen once the meal is over. The total sponsorship cost is $70. A group can divide the cost among themselves anyway they choose.
Are you an Amazon.com shopper?
You are now able to support Calvary when you shop online at Amazon. Amazon customers can now shop on a new version of the company's website – smile.amazon.com – the company will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to charity. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know - same products, same prices, same service. Get started by going to smile.amazon.com then select “Calvary United Methodist Church” as your charity.
Calvary UMC E-Newsletter
The Calvary UMC E-Newsletter is distributed twice a month. The first, more detailed, newsletter is sent out at the beginning of each month. The second newsletter is sent out around the middle of the month and contains only the Church Calendar so that you can stay current on everything that is happening at Calvary.
If you have something that you would like to be highlighted or printed in an upcoming newsletter please see Karen Ferguson or email her at karen.ferguson.15202@gmail.com.
Tuesdays
Renewal Choir Rehearsals
Tuesday Nights from 6:30-7:30pm in the Calvary Sanctuary For more information about this Small Group, please visit theCalvary Website.
Wednesdays
Bible Study with Rev. Larry Homitsky Wednesday Nights at 6:15pm in the Calvary Chapel For more information about this Bible Study, please visit the Calvary Website.
Prayers This Week
Prayers for the family of John Richards, Rev. Bob Richards’s brother. A Memorial Service for him is to be held on May 14th in Atlanta, Georgia. His widow, Mary Lou, will celebrate her 90th Birthday in May.
Truddie Burke – at Shadyside Hospital in CCU
Brian Moyer – Prostate Cancer
Mary and her son Bill who has a substance abuse addiction and is hurting himself and his family
James Ralston – in the hospital in Mercer
Ellen Homitsky’s mother, Marge Henderson
Barbara Mehring – neurological disease, progression and pain
Steven Mehring – COPD and worsening Crohn’s disease
Robert Brown – health concerns
Nancy Davey – hip surgery, home doing well
Kenny Elliott’s Aunt Lucy – home, doing well
Prayers for Bethany and family in the death of her husband Scott
Beth Ober and family – her father just diagnosed with cancer
Russ Adomaitis – health issues
Carl Canales – complications and healing from broken neck
Danny Harrison – health and wellness
Continued Prayers
Jan Meyers and family in the loss of their mother, Jeanette Kilpatrick
Scott Salsi – several heart issues
Karen – battling cancer tumors on vertebrae/lung
Christine Thomas – no surgery necessary
Emma O’Malley – 3 years old with Liver Cancer
Young Woman seeking God’s guidance
Pat Nysewander – with daughter Julia, doing well
Patsy Sestric’s niece, Debbie Kruper – home from hospital and staying with family
Kenneth – waiting for decision after parole hearing
Josh and Mike – in recovery programs
Tammy Phillips nephew, Daniel Phillips – Crohn’s Disease, doing better, moved to Erie, PA
Truddie Burke – doing better and at Manor Care
Patty Brown Acher – was at Shadyside, now home
Henry Bobeck – very sick
Lorraine Malcolm’s nephew, Chris Griffin – better
Robert P. Jones – health, housing, and a job
Dennis Joseph Huber, Mrs. Joan Lance Huber, Dave, Don, Darrell, and Diana
April Moore – housing and help her in following Jesus
Leslie Kaufman – liver transplant
Michelle Edwards Newberry – final stages of M.S.
Larry Hopkins mother, Connie – doing well
Diane Traymore – cancer
Sara Casey – cancer and M.S.
Michael Joseph – third stage liver cancer
Jacob Wineman – health
The Richie Family – health and heart
Zeek Thomas's brother, Charlie – COPD
Family and Friends of Calvary UMC
All ministries of Calvary UMC
Remember Light of Life
Doctors and Nurses serving others
Protection for Firefighters and Police Officers
Families that have suffered from shooting violence
Military Personnel and their Families
Families dealing with addiction issues
The homeless and those living in poverty
Prayers for those in need of employment
Peace and Good Will for the Islamic Community
Election Process for November 2016
Missionaries
Steve and Gail Quigg – Congo
Tina Whitehead – Jerusalem
Jennifer Wilson – Nepal
World Community
World Leaders, President, Congress
Places of disaster around the world
Let us know how we can pray for you. Please contact Rev. Ellie Laws by emailing the Calvary Church Office at calvaryumcpgh@gmail.com or by calling 412.231.2007.
Weekly
Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Mornings at 11:00am Sunday School is offered for children. Fellowship with a light lunch follows worship every Sunday. Communion is held the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome at Calvary's table.
May 2016
“Taking Care of You, Taking Care of Others” – An evening set apart for all women! Thursday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Calvary Fellowship Chapel We hope you will join us Thursday evening, May 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Calvary Chapel for a light dinner with devotion followed by make-up and jewelry demonstrations, massage therapy, and a discussion on insuring a future for yourself and your children. A portion of any sales will go to support a local shelter for women. Childcare with meal provided. This event is sponsored by the Calvary United Methodist Women. The favor of a reply is requested by Monday, May 2nd. Please contact either Rev. Ellie Laws via cell/text at 302.682.6860 or Linda Ehrlich via email at laehrlich927@aol.com.
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting
There will not be a regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Saturday morning, May 7th due to the “Taking Care of You, Taking Care of Others” event scheduled for Thursday evening, May 5th.
Mother's Day - Hats! Sunday, May 8 during Morning Worship One word ladies... Hats! Women of all ages are invited to wear their favorite hats to Sunday Morning Worship at Calvary on Mother's Day. Whether they be vintage, hand-made, couture, or a simple bonnet...there is no such thing as too simple or too extravagant. Have fun ladies! There will be awards for the best hat and for the Mother's Day Quiz! Please join us for morning worship on this special day celebrating all women.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, May 8 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America Wednesday, May 11 from 7:00-8:30pm at Christ UMC Join us Wednesday, May 11th from 7:00-8:30pm at Christ UMC(44 Highland Rd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102) to hear author Mike Yankoski share his journey of leaving his upper-middle class life to live out his faith apart from the comforts he had always known and discover firsthand what it means to be homeless in America. This event is co-sponsored by United Methodist Church Union and Christ United Methodist Church.
The Daily Bread Thursday, May 12 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, May 12 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Saturday, May 14 at 9:00am at Stage AE on the North Shore Lace up those walking shoes! Help raise money for the Northside Community Food Pantry at the “Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community”. Every dollar raised goes to helping keep the food pantry for our neighbors in need. You can start raising money now - it's easy! Go to http://hcf.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1892&pg=entry then join the Northside Common Ministries Team under Goodwill. We hope to see you there! See Linda Ehrlich with any questions.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, May 15 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Passover Seder Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00pm in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please RSVP by Friday, May 13 to Linda Ehrlich at laehrlich927@aol.com. This year's Passover Seder will be right after Passover, but before Pentecost. Many experienced their first Seder at Calvary in 2014 when we began this special religious service which has become an annual tradition. Larry Ehrlich led the traditional meal and blessings over each portion of the Seder plate. A wonderful experience was had by everyone.
June 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, June 4 at 10:00am in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
4th Annual Circle of Faith Sunday, June 5 at 2:00pm at the Schenley Plaza Tent, Forbes Avenue, Oakland Circle of Faith is... A public witness to welcome and inclusion for LGBTQIA persons, their families and allies by varied faith communities. For all who believe God’s love is inclusive and that all are welcome into the “family circle” that their faith communities offer. Please save the date of June 5th for an hour or so in the afternoon as we hope you can join the growing number of representatives from diverse faith communities who take part. Please join us under the tent at Schenley Plaza, across the street from the Cathedral of Learning.
The Daily Bread Thursday, June 9 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, June 9 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, June 12 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Father's Day - Ties & Bow-Ties! Sunday, June 19 during Morning Worship The ladies will get to show us their favorite hats on Mother's Day, so now it's your turn gentlemen! All men and boys are invited to wear their favorite tie or bow-tie or even their ugliest, most creative, or funniest ties to Sunday Morning Worship at Calvary on Father's Day. Time to show off the best ties that you have received over the years!
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, June 19 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
The Wesley Bell Ringers Sunday, June 19 at 7:30pm in the Calvary Sanctuary The concert will be the seventh concert on the choir’s 51st annual concert tour, and will feature 17 teenaged ringers playing more than 150 handbells and handchimes. The 2016 concert includes the music of John Philip Sousa, noted handbell arrangers Betty Garree, Kevin McChesney, and Fred Gramman, as well as exciting selections from the 2015 Christmas season. Admission to the concert is free, and a free will offering will be collected.
Sunset Through Tiffany's - A Summer Solstice Event Monday, June 20, 2016 in the Calvary Sanctuary - Doors open at 6:00pm Please join us as we view the Tiffany windows in the height of their glory during the Summer Solstice. The evening will be accompanied by chamber music featuring Calvary's Music Director Brian Burns on our historic "Farrand & Votey" pipe organ. This event is sponsored by the Calvary United Methodist Women. More details to come over the upcoming weeks.
July 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, July 2 at 10:00am in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
Fourth of July Open House Monday, July 4 at Calvary UMC Our doors will be open again this year on July 4th so that Calvary friends and members may welcome fireworks-goers and Allegheny West neighbors to come by for some refreshments and to visit the Tiffany sanctuary. The open house the last two years was a tremendous success. It was a great day spending time with friends and meeting new people. We are looking for a person that would like to chair this event. In the past Brian Burns has been in charge of the event, but this year he will be unable to do so. Please see Brian Burns if you would like to chair this event. He will be able to give you all of the information that you need to know.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, July 10 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
The Daily Bread Thursday, July 14 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting
There will not be meetings in July. The normal schedule will resume in August.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, July 17 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
August 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, August 6 at 10:00am in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
Vacation Bible School August 9,10,11 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at Calvary UMC More details to come!
The Daily Bread Thursday, August 11 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, August 11 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, August 14 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, August 21 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
September 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, September 3 at 10:00am in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
The Daily Bread Thursday, September 8 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, September 8 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, September 11 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, September 18 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
October 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, October 1 at 10:00am in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
Old Allegheny Antique Show Saturday, October 8 & Sunday, October 9 More details to come!
Trustees Meeting Sunday, October 9 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
The Daily Bread Thursday, October 13 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, October 13 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, October 16 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
November 2016
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, November 5 at 10:00am in the Calvary Parsonage Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
The Daily Bread Thursday, November 10 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting Thursday, November 10 in the Calvary Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - Committee Meetings
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Church Council Meeting
These meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Committees will meet from 5:30-6:30pm unless another day and time has been previously discussed. Dinner begins at 6:00pm with committees continuing to meet thru dinner if necessary. The Church Council Meeting begins at 6:30pm. There will not be meetings in either July or December.
Fall Festival Friday, November 11 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Calvary Fellowship Hall Everyone is welcome at this new annual tradition at Calvary! The evening begins with a turkey dinner with all the trimmings including pumpkin pie. After dinner there are crafts and games that everyone can participate in. It is always a wonderful evening of great fellowship and fun!
Trustees Meeting Sunday, November 13 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, November 20 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
December 2016
6th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along Concert Saturday, December 3 at 4:00pm All are invited to raise their voices together in a classic holiday choral work during the 6th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along at Calvary United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 3rd at 4:00pm.
The performance is a community "sing-along," with professional soloists, an orchestra, and an amateur chorus. The annual concert started five years ago out of a desire to provide the Northside community with a sing-along rendition of Handel's most beloved work, "Messiah". The sing-along was founded on a principle of openness - everyone is welcome in the choir, and everyone is welcome in the performance. As an audience member you are not required to sing, but you are certainly invited to sing.
This holiday tradition now brings up to 400 people to Calvary UMC to sing selected choruses including the famous "Hallelujah Chorus". Audience members are asked to bring 1-pound non-perishable food items for the pantry at Northside Common Ministries. In addition, we ask you to bring reusable tote-bags (you know, those give-away totes we all collect for grocery shopping, etc.) These are needed for those who use the pantry and are, of course, better for God's earth than plastic bags. Cookie reception with the artists follows in the Victorian Chapel. It's a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season, and we invite everyone to join and sing for the joy of it!
Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting Saturday, December 3 at 10:00am in the Calvary Parsonage Please come and join us! All women are welcome! We are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we can accomplish as a group. This truly is an exciting time at Calvary.
The Daily Bread Thursday, December 8 at New Hope Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope every 2nd Thursday of each and every month. If you are interested in helping physically or financially please let us know. It can be a group project or an individual donation of time; we are always looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
Combined Bi-Monthly Committee Meeting and Church Council Meeting
There will not be meetings in December. The normal schedule will resume in January 2017.
Trustees Meeting Sunday, December 11 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Children's Christmas Party Sunday, December 18 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Chapel Children of all ages are invited to a Christmas Party following Fellowship after morning worship. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring a visit from Santa, Christmas crafts, games, and snacks!
Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, December 18 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.
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Address — 971 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Pastor — Reverend Larry Homitsky Music Director — Brian Burns Phone — 412.231.2007 Email — CalvaryUMCPgh@gmail.com Website — CalvaryPgh.com Facebook — Calvary United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh Office Hours — Monday thru Friday, 9:00am thru 3:00pm Building Entrance — The main entrance during office hours is in the rear of the building via Dounton Way. This is also the location of the handicapped entrance. If the door is locked please press the call button on the left hand side. A member of church staff will let you in.
