Is it kind? Is it true? Is it useful? Mindful Communication Challenge is a 5-week program based on the book by Sasha Silverman & John Odhner. The book follows five parables from the New Testament, and explores what they can teach us about leading a more mindful, charitable, happy life.
This Sunday, April 26 the new cleanup crew is going to be getting together to pick up trash in Mellon Park. Come out and join us! This is a great way to work together as a congregation, and a great way to introduce kids to charitable service.
The plan is to stay after church for lunch, and then work in the park from about 1 to about 3. We’ll provide gloves and trash bags for all of the volunteers.
See you then!
The cleanup crew planning team: Jared Buss, Lamar Odhner, and Ned Uber
Join friends of the Pittsburgh New Church for a Memorial Day Picnic at North Park.
The church will provide burgers and dogs--the side dishes and desserts are up to you!
Bring your favorite side, sips (This is an alcohol-free event), or desserts, and join us for a fun-filled
day of outdoor activity and relaxation.
Date: Memorial Day, May 25, 2026
Where: North Park Gold Star Shelter
Lake Shore Dr, McCandless Township, PA 15101
What to bring: Side dishes, salads, fruit, and desserts, camping chairs, outdoor games
When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
North Park offers a covered pavilion with picnic tables and benches. If you prefer more comfortable seating, please bring your favorite camping chair. The area surrounding the pavilion is a grassy open field with large shade trees. Bathroom facilities equipped with running water are within walking distance of the pavilion. There is a playground for younger kids, and plenty of room to set up and play games/sports. Please bring any sports equipment that you would like to share with the group (corn hole, volleyball, badminton, lawn darts, Frisbee, etc.).
Keep your eyes open for an evite with RSVP and pot-luck list in your email inbox.
If you have questions or would like to help set up or clean up, please give Barry Smith a call or send a text to 412-951-6180.
We hope to see you there.
Join us Saturday, March 21 at 6:30pm for a fun evening of trivia knowledge and friendship!
Please support the school by purchasing a quart of soup and some bread!
Baird Kistner, the Senior Recruiter of teachers & ministers for the General Church, will be visiting Pittsburgh the weekend of February 22. He’s been traveling to various congregations throughout North America with the twofold goal of connecting with invested members of New Church communities and partnering with anyone who is (or might someday be) interested in a career in New Church education or the priesthood.
You’re invited to two different events at which you can hear from Baird and share your thoughts with him:
On Saturday the 21st Baird’s going to host a happy hour at the Fire Side Pub—take a look at the infographic elsewhere in the Reporter.
After church on Sunday the 22nd (at about 12:30 pm), he’ll give a brief presentation in the social hall, and then hold a Q&A session.
Attending these events does not mean you’re signing up to teach or preach for the GC! Baird will be happy to talk to anyone who’s interested in supporting these uses. But if you know someone who’s expressed an interest—or may have a possible interest—in one of these careers, please let them know about these events!
