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A place for the spirit, a place for community, a place for the arts, a place to begin your life's journey, a place where all of God's children are welcome, a place for you.
 

October 2016
Monthly Newsletter

Upcoming Events

 

Old Allegheny Antique Show - This Weekend!

Saturday, October 8 from 10:00am-5:00pm (Early Buyers 9:00-10:00am)
Sunday, October 9 from 12:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: $5 (Early Buyers $10)
Information: 412-228-8072
Facebook: Old Allegheny Antique Show


In just a few days - the 2nd Old Allegheny Antique Show will take place at Calvary United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh's Northside! Remember to mark your calendars for October 8-9! What a great show it will be! Whether you are looking for that perfect accent piece for your home, that missing item in your collection, or a unique gift for that someone special – this show is the place to be!

Participating this year are such world class vendors as:

Brandon Riggans
Michael LaBate
Zita Reis & Dorothy Fels
Kensington Court Antiques
This Is The Day Antiques
Timeless Treasures
Karen Vassilaros
Maxwell & Todd
Patrick Hastings
Joan Rudolph at Antique Junction
Woven Rug Gallery
Shaw Galleries
B.J.'s Antiques & Collectibles
Dovetail Joint Antiques
Calvary Consignment
Josh Hvizdos
Sewickley Antiques



Members of Calvary UMC: You have the opportunity to either consign or donate items for the Calvary table. If an item is consigned, a price will be agreed upon for the item, and the consignor will receive 50% of the selling price. If items are not sold, the consignor is responsible for retrieving the item from the church after the sale. If an item is donated, and the item does not sell, it will be kept for a future sale unless the donor wants it back after the sale. All items must be at the church by Friday, October 7th.

We also have opportunities to volunteer. Jobs that need to be filled are the following:
- Food Preparation
- Food Sale
- Consignment/Donation Table

There is a form below that you can print out (right click on the registration form picture, choose "Save picture as..." from the drop-down menu, then print the saved picture) then email to Calvary at CalvaryPgh@gmail.com. If it is easier, you can simply email the requested information rather than fill out the form.

For more information or questions, please contact:
Kim Butler –
kimberly.butler@bnymellon.com or 412.638.7773
Linda Ehrlich – laehrlich927@aol.com or 412.512.7246

News From The Calvary United Methodist Women

 

United Methodist Women (UMW) is a worldwide organization which focuses on mission with women, children and youth. At the United Methodist General Conference in Portland, OR, UM Women Day was celebrated to mark their 150th anniversary. Women had a day of celebration, advocacy, and recommitment to mission with women, children and youth on May 16, 2016. Women long ago realized that they were seen as less important and along with children were not getting the care and support they needed; so, a few Methodist women in a few churches got together and began to help women in other countries, thus began this worldwide organization.

It is exciting that Calvary UMW is now reorganized and getting started on its journey again. Our church used to have a very vital and active unit which served many meals and collected money for our purpose. The UMW Purpose: UMW shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. We are inviting all women to become part of this worldwide organization. Much has been done and can be done when women get together for mission.
 

Volunteers Needed for Old Allegheny Antique Show on October 8-9, 2016
We want all women to know about our program for the Fall so all may take part. Our first meeting will be on Saturday, September 10th at the church beginning at 10:00am. We are embarking on our first fundraiser by hosting a table at the Antique Sale on October 8 &9. At our meeting we will be getting items ready for that event. Please come: “many hands make light work.” We will also need women to work at the table on October 8th & 9th.

 

Service of Commitment and Celebration on Sunday, October 16, 2016
Our most exciting event will happen on Sunday, October 16th during our regular service. We will all take part in a service of Commitment and Celebration for Reorganized units of UMW. This will mark our official entrance into the national UMW. Our Pittsburgh District president, Pam Konopasek, and Conference UMW president, Diane Miller, will be present to help us celebrate.

 

Guest Speaker on Saturday, November 5, 2016 - Caitlin Werth, Women in Allegheny Jail
On Saturday, November 5 at 10:00am Caitlin Werth, who is Chaplin and Program Director of Foundation of Hope, will be here to tell us about her work with women in the Allegheny County Jail. This is a segment of the population often forgotten but one in which women should be informed. Perhaps there is some way our unit can become involved when we become more informed.

 

This is only the beginning of our journey together. Ladies, please stay tuned and join us when you are able. We would love to welcome you to learn more about this wonderful organization.

Learn More About the Calvary United Methodist Women

Stewardship Celebration Sundays


Join us as we celebrate the stewardship that assists Calvary United Methodist Church in being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in our community and world. Stewardship is not just about money. Generosity is a matter of action, intentions, and heart. Over the next 8 Sundays we will be celebrating our ministries and partners and how they impact stewardship at Calvary. We will also be learning about the many ways that we can give at Calvary and the resources available to you.

Calvary’s Partners
Church partnerships are essential in meeting the needs of our community. The United Methodist Church has long recognized the power of working partnerships to invest in the human and financial resources for helping our community and world. Over the eight Sundays we will be celebrating these important partnerships which enable us to do things we could never accomplish alone.


September 18
Lay Leaders
Church council
Trustees
Staff Relations
Stewardship and Finance

September 25
Church Union
Presbytery

October 2
Communion
Hospitality
Children and Youth

October 9
Music
Worship

October 16
United Methodist Women
Missions
Fellowship Meal Team

October 23
Allegheny West
Allegheny Historical

October 30
Weddings (past 3 years)

November 6
Partnership Sunday
Iron City Square Dancers
Northside Common Ministries  
Manchester Elementary
Off the Floor
Riverside Community
Pittsburgh Public

 

6th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along Concert


Messiah Rehearsal Begin This Week on Thursday, October 6 from 6:30-8:00pm

Come Sing With Us! Join the Messiah Choir - ALL are welcome!
Tiffany meets Handel! Join us for Pittsburgh's new holiday tradition! Sing a choral masterpiece surrounded by Tiffany masterpieces at the magnificently restored Calvary United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh's Northside. Since 2011, this concert has been practically a sell-out! You don't have to be a member of Calvary to sing in the Messiah Choir. As always, please invite your friends and family to come sing with us too! It’s always a fun time, and no auditions are required. It’s a community event and we like to keep it low stress and encourage anyone and everyone to get involved! All voice parts are needed. No auditions required! Choir positions are unpaid. The choir is using the Watkins Shaw/Novello score. Contact us if you are interested in joining the Messiah Choir.

ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE MESSIAH CHOIR?
Click here for resources.




6th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along Concert
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 4:00pm


Bask in Handel's inspiring Messiah, surrounded by candlelight and Calvary's magnificent Tiffany stained-glass masterpieces at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. Doors open at 3:15pm when volunteers welcome audience members to view the windows and select their seats for this moving holiday concert. Our interactive, family-friendly concert features professional soloists, Chamber Orchestra, Messiah Choir, our historic 1895 Farrand & Votey organ, and is followed by a cookie reception in the Victorian Chapel.

This will be our sixth year bringing this Calvary tradition to the Pittsburgh area. The concert is family-friendly - each child under 12 will receive a kid’s activity pack. The sing-along was founded on a principle of openness - everyone is welcome in the choir, and everyone is welcome in the performance. No audition is required to sing, just join the rehearsals. As an audience member you are not required to sing, but you are certainly invited to sing.

This holiday tradition now brings over 400 people to Calvary UMC to sing selected choruses including the famous "Hallelujah Chorus." It's a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season, and we invite everyone to join us and sing for the joy of it!

Get Tickets

Conductor
Brian Burns, Music Director, Calvary United Methodist Church

Soloists
Anna Singer, Soprano
Kara Cornell, Mezzo-Soprano
George Milosh, Tenor
Matthew Hunt, Baritone

Messiah Choir Choruses
And the Glory of the Lord
O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
For Unto Us a Child is Born
And He Shall Purify
Glory to God
Hallelujah Chorus



Tickets – Pricing

Early Bird Tickets - Purchased thru November 15 (Price includes 20% discount)
$12 – General Admission
$8 – Students & Seniors (65 and over)

Tickets - Purchased after November 15 and at the Door
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Students & Seniors (65 and over)

Free Admission
Children 12 and under, and members/veterans of the armed services


 

Tickets – Purchasing

Online
Purchase thru EventBrite on the Calvary website through noon on Friday, December 2nd by clicking on the above link.
We are asking that even “Free Admission” tickets be registered online this year if possible. We will be able to keep track of the audience count this way so we know how many printed tickets should be available.

Printed Tickets
On sale at Calvary UMC after morning worship beginning Sunday, October 16. Tickets will also be provided to Messiah Choir members to sell and collect payments for tickets sold.

Day of Concert
At the door (cash, check, or credit cards accepted).

Please Note
Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to avoid the crunch at the door.


Church News



 

UMCOR Requests Cleaning Buckets
For Flooding Victims

HELP NEEDED – Connellsville, West Virginia, Louisiana – all have been in the news because of dramatic flooding. In each of these natural disasters, and others around the world, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is on the scene with needed relief. For flood clean-up we provide CLEANING BUCKETS that enable safe cleaning of flooded buildings. The supply of these kits is constantly being depleted, so the Mission Committee challenges you to help us fill buckets with needed supplies. Bring one or more of the items on the list, or make cash offering (marked “Cleaning Buckets”) so that we can purchase the added components. We hope to fill at least five buckets by the end of October. Please contact Rev. Myles or Joan Bradley at ogremtb@aol.com with any questions.


Cleaning Bucket Materials

  • 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
    • Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned;
    • Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner;
    • Advertisements on the outside are acceptable.
  • Liquid laundry detergent
    • One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s) only.
  • Liquid household cleaner
    • 12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water;
    • No spray cleaners.
  • Dish soap
    • 16‐28 oz. bottle any brand.
  • 1 can air freshener
    • Aerosol or pump.
  • 1 insect repellant spray
    • 6‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover.
  • 1 scrub brush
    • Plastic or wooden handle.
  • 18 cleaning wipes
    • Handi Wipes or reusable wipes;
    • No terry cleaning towels;
    • Remove from packaging.
  • 7 sponges
    • No cellulose sponges due to mold issues;
    • Remove from wrapper.
  • 5 scouring pads
    • Remove from wrapper;
    • No stainless steel, Brillo pads, or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in).
  • 50 clothespins
  • Clothesline
    • One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines;
    • Cotton or plastic.
  • 24-roll heavy-duty trash bags
    • 33‐ to 45-gallon sizes;
    • Remove from the box.
  • 5 dust masks
  • 2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
    • Should be durable enough for multiple uses;
    • Remove from packaging.
  • 1 pair work gloves
    • Cotton with leather palm or all leather.


Assembly Directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket, fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins, and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.

 
Important Notes
  • All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
  • All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please.
  • If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
  • If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.

Children’s Musical Group Is Underway!


Please Join Us! The curriculum will include a combination of general music, rhythmic movement, recorder, hand chimes, voice, plus a good bit of genuine, silly fun!

The program is open to children from 1st thru 8th grade. No musical experience is necessary! The program is FREE! The children will be instructed by Calvary’s Music Director Brian Burns along with the help of our Children & Youth Director Liz Martinez and her husband Juan Martinez.

Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm in the Chapel. Children can join at any time! If you have any questions, please contact Brian Burns at 724.388.3246 or bsburns77@aol.com. You can register by contacting the church office, or by contacting Brian Burns directly. You can also register on the Calvary website by clicking on the below button.
Register for Children's Music Program

The Calvary Handbell Choir Has Begun Rehearsals


The Handbell Choir will be starting within the next few weeks. An exact starting date will be announced soon. We will be meeting Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm in the upstairs music room.  No previous training is required. If you are interested in being part of the Handbell Choir at Calvary please see our Music Director Brian Burns or email him at bsburns77@aol.com. We hope to see you there! This is the start of a great new music program at Calvary. We are very blessed!

A Young Adults Ministry Is Forming At Calvary


A Young Adults Ministry is forming at Calvary. It is in the beginning stages. If you are interested in joining this group, please email us at calvarypgh@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed For Sunday School


Calvary is in need of volunteers to help with Sunday School. Volunteers will help in the Sunday School room once per month with the weekly activity. All curriculum and supplies will be provided. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up at any of the welcome tables or contact Liz Martinez at lizzybeth1991@hotmail.com for more information.

Ugly Quilt Project (Sleeping Bags)


Thank you so much to all who have donated blankets and material for our Sleeping Bag project. We appreciate all of the donations, but, because of the lack of space, we are unable to accept any more at this time. We may need help in the future with more materials and we will be sure to let you know! Thanks again!

"Feed The Sheep" Fellowship Luncheons


For more details about this program, please visit the Calvary Website.
 

We are in need of sponsors for November and December.


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.
 
Register Online To Be A Sponsor

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.

 
View Previous Newsletters
Small Groups


 

Mondays


Ugly Quilt Project (Sleeping Bags)
Monday Nights from 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Calvary UMC Fellowship Hall
We gather in the basement (Fellowship Hall) of Calvary UMC at 6:00pm, share a meal, and get to work by 6:30pm. The sleeping bags are made from recycled materials, stuffed with personal items such as toothpaste, shampoo, hats and gloves then distributed to nearby homeless shelters. The team is also working on plastic mats made from plastic grocery bags, so you can see there is plenty to do. No sewing experience needed; if you can tie a knot, you can make a sleeping bag! Please consider joining us on Monday evenings. This group meets every Monday evening.



Tuesdays


Childrens Music Group
Tuesday Nights from 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Calvary UMC Chapel
Please Join Us! The curriculum will include a combination of general music, rhythmic movement, recorder, hand chimes, voice, plus a good bit of genuine, silly fun! The program is open to children from 1st thru 8th grade. No musical experience is necessary! The program is FREE! The children will be instructed by Calvary’s Music Director Brian Burns along with the help of our Children & Youth Director Liz Martinez and her husband Juan Martinez. Children can join at any time! If you have any questions, please contact Brian Burns at 724.388.3246 or bsburns77@aol.com. You can register by contacting the church office, or by contacting Brian Burns directly. You can also register on the Calvary website by going to the following link:  Register for Children's Music Group




Renewal Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday Nights from 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Calvary UMC Sanctuary
The Renewal Choir sings traditional anthems on Sunday mornings as well as supports Calvary special events and observances. The choir is open to anyone ages 14 and up, no auditions required. The group presents a wide variety of musical styles. Choir members actively participate in worship and may be found assisting during such times as Communion, Advent, Lent, and special services. If you are interested in being part of the choir at Calvary, please see our Music Director Brian Burns or email him at bsburns77@aol.com.



Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday Nights from 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Calvary UMC Upstairs Music Room in Chapel
No previous training is required. If you are interested in being part of the Handbell Choir at Calvary, please see our Music Director Brian Burns or email him at bsburns77@aol.com. We hope to see you there! This is the start of a great new music program at Calvary. We are very blessed!



Wednesdays


Adult Bible Study with Rev. Larry Homitsky
Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm
Location: Calvary UMC Chapel
We will be celebrating our Methodist Heritage with a closing lunch on Sunday, October 9th following morning worship. After that we will be dreaming with Mr. Denny Hunt who returns with all of his dreamology expertise and the biblical implications with dreaming!



Thursdays


Messiah Rehearsal
Thursday Nights from 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Calvary UMC Sanctuary

Come Sing With Us! Join the Messiah Choir - ALL are welcome!
Tiffany meets Handel! Join us for Pittsburgh's new holiday tradition! Sing a choral masterpiece surrounded by Tiffany masterpieces at the magnificently restored Calvary United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh's Northside. Since 2011, this concert has been practically a sell-out! You don't have to be a member of Calvary to sing in the Messiah Choir. As always, please invite your friends and family to come sing with us too! It’s always a fun time, and no auditions are required. It’s a community event and we like to keep it low stress and encourage anyone and everyone to get involved! All voice parts are needed. No auditions required! Choir positions are unpaid. The choir is using the Watkins Shaw/Novello score. Contact us if you are interested in joining the Messiah Choir.

ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE MESSIAH CHOIR?
Click here for resources.

Church Calendar


 


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.

Learn More


 


 

October 2016




Old Allegheny Antique Show
Saturday, October 8 & Sunday, October 9

The Pittsburgh antique and collecting scene has become a lot more exciting! A fantastic show comes to town each Fall – the Old Allegheny Antique Show! More details to come!
Learn More




Trustees Meeting
Sunday, October 9 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor
The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.

Learn More



The Daily Bread
Thursday, October 13 at New Hope

This program is sponsored by the United Methodist Church Union, Daily Bread (also known as the Northside Congregate Feeding Program), located in Pittsburgh’s Northside, serves meals to those without a home or who are under-employed. The program communicates with other feeding programs on the Northside to ensure that a hot meal is available every day of the week.

Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope the 2nd Thursday of 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.

Learn More



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.

Learn More



CUMW Event - Service of Commitment and Celebration
Sunday, October 16 during Morning Worship

Our most exciting event will happen on Sunday, October 16th during our regular service. We will all take part in a service of Commitment and Celebration for Reorganized units of UMW. This will mark our official entrance into the national UMW. Our Pittsburgh District president, Pam Konopasek, and Conference UMW president, Diane Miller, will be present to help us celebrate.  


 


 

November 2016



Calvary United Methodist Women Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker
Saturday, November 5 at 10:00am in the Calvary Chapel

Caitlin Werth, who is Chaplin and Program Director of Foundation of Hope, will be here to tell us about her work with women in the Allegheny County Jail. This is a segment of the population often forgotten but one in which women should be informed. Perhaps there is some way our unit can become involved when we become more informed.
Learn More



The Daily Bread
Thursday, November 10 at New Hope

This program is sponsored by the United Methodist Church Union, Daily Bread (also known as the Northside Congregate Feeding Program), located in Pittsburgh’s Northside, serves meals to those without a home or who are under-employed. The program communicates with other feeding programs on the Northside to ensure that a hot meal is available every day of the week.

Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope the 2nd Thursday of 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.

Learn More



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!
Learn More




Trustees Meeting
Sunday, November 13 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor
The Trustees meet the 2nd Sunday of each month.

Learn More



Finance Committee Meeting
Sunday, November 20 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor
The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Learn More



Thanksgiving Meal at Calvary
Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day (Time of event is announced closer to Thanksgiving)
A free meal is provided on Thanksgiving Day for the community. All are welcome. While many people will gather with their loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, not everyone has plans to spend the day eating turkey and stuffing. For those without celebration plans, without resources to hold a Thanksgiving dinner, or those looking to give back, please join us at Calvary in the Fellowship Hall. Our traditional dinner includes turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie and is open to everyone.
Learn More


 


 

December 2016



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.

Learn More



6th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along Concert
Saturday, December 3 at 4:00pm


HALLELUJAH!

Bask in Handel's inspiring Messiah, surrounded by candlelight and Calvary's magnificent Tiffany stained-glass masterpieces at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. Doors open at 3:15pm when volunteers welcome audience members to view the windows and select their seats for this moving holiday concert. Our interactive, family-friendly concert features professional soloists, Chamber Orchestra, Messiah Choir, our historic 1895 Farrand & Votey organ, and is followed by a cookie reception in the Victorian Chapel.

This will be our sixth year bringing this Calvary tradition to the Pittsburgh area. The concert is family-friendly - each child under 12 will receive a kid’s activity pack. The sing-along was founded on a principle of openness - everyone is welcome in the choir, and everyone is welcome in the performance. No audition is required to sing, just join the rehearsals. As an audience member you are not required to sing, but you are certainly invited to sing.

This holiday tradition now brings over 400 people to Calvary UMC to sing selected choruses including the famous "Hallelujah Chorus." It's a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season, and we invite everyone to join us and sing for the joy of it!

Learn More



The Daily Bread
Thursday, December 8 at New Hope

This program is sponsored by the United Methodist Church Union, Daily Bread (also known as the Northside Congregate Feeding Program), located in Pittsburgh’s Northside, serves meals to those without a home or who are under-employed. The program communicates with other feeding programs on the Northside to ensure that a hot meal is available every day of the week.

Calvary sponsors The Daily Bread at New Hope the 2nd Thursday of 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.

Learn More



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.

Learn More



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!
Learn More




Finance Committee Meeting
Sunday, December 18 following Morning Worship in the Calvary Parlor
The Finance Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Learn More


 


 

View The Entire Church Calendar


This is a read-only calendar. If you see something that is incorrect, please notify Karen Ferguson (724.448.1429 or karen.ferguson.15202@gmail.com) and she will correct it as soon as possible.
Church Calendar
Prayer Requests


 
 

Prayers This Week

  • Nolan Morgan – 3 years old, ear problems
  • Truddie Burke – at UMPC Shadyside Hospital
  • Tim – a friend dealing with cancer
  • Buongiorno Family in the loss of theirs of Peter
  • Christine Thomas – home, health and heart concerns
  • Ron Coleman – recovering from heart surgery at Manor Care, also undergoing kidney dialysis
  • Karen Ross – recovering from pneumonia
 

Continued Prayers

  • Ty & Jean Elwell & Family – loss of their baby boy
  • Naomi and Tom McDermott have moved to Washington State. They ask us to pray for Naomi who is undergoing chemo treatment for breast cancer.
  • Prayers for the children and grandchildren of Ralph Gravante.
  • Lorraine Malcom’s daughter Becky – doing well seeking employment
  • Bill Artzberger – recovering at home and doing well after a hospital stay
  • Unspoken prayers for the Members and Friends of Calvary UMC                                                                    
  • Christine Thomas’ friend Donna has pneumonia
  • Michael Adams – cancer, staying with a friend
  • Dennis Joseph Peter Huber and Dan Huber
  • Vera – recovering from lung surgery
  • Shirley Mehring’s sister Barbara and brother Stephen – health concerns
  • Katie – breast cancer
  • Denise – health concerns with back and heart
  • Henry Bobeck – very sick
  • Tom Mascare – lots of pain
  • Brandon Morgan – back pain
  • A mother Mary – health issues
  • A friend Bill – addiction issues
  • A Husband, Bill – brain cancer
  • Beth Ober and family – her father diagnosed with cancer is home
  • Carl Canales – healing from broken neck
  • Karen – battling cancer tumors on vertebrae/lung
  • Emma O’Malley – 3 years old, Liver Cancer
  • Robert Brown – health concerns, at Baldwin Center
  • Robert P. Jones – health, housing and a job
  • Leslie Kaufman – liver transplant
  • Michelle Edwards Newberry – final stages of M.S.
  • Diane Traymore – cancer
  • Sara Casey – cancer and M.S.
  • Michael Joseph – third stage liver cancer
  • All ministries of Calvary UMC
  • Remember Light of Life
  • 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
  • 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.
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Calvary United Methodist Church

Address — 971 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Pastor — Reverend Larry Homitsky
Music Director — Brian Burns
Phone — 412.231.2007
Email CalvaryPgh@gmail.com
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Office Hours — Monday thru Thursday, 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.

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