by southa | May 27, 2017 | Events
The mural near the Busway is ‘so much more than art’ Article in Pittsburgh Courier WILKINSBURG RISING—Neon Coleman-Beauford is elated as Hebru Brantley puts the finishing touches on his mural, “Flyboy,” on Wallace Avenue in Wilkinsburg. (Photo by Emmai Alaquiva)...
by southa | Sep 19, 2015 | Events
CROP Walk 2022 Sunday, October 9, is the date for the CROP Walk for 2022. This year, each team will pick how and when they will walk. This is an East End community wide program with many churches in Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, Forest Hills, and Edgewood involved. ...
by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt February 15, 2015 “Shining Moments” Mark 9:2-8 For many families Harry Potter has become a familiar friend. My grandchildren introduced me to this series and each year a different book in the series appeared on their Christmas lists....
by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt February 1, 2015 “The Exorcist” Mark 1: 21-28 It has been centuries since the man with the unclean spirit was healed; our understanding of our bodies has increased in leaps and bounds. We know even more about the miracles of our...
by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 25, 2015 “It’s Only the First Step” Mark 1:14-20 What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world?...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 18, 2015 “Can You Hear Me Now?” 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When we see the title of today’s message most of us think of a Verizon wireless slogan. Your mind may create a vivid image of the man with the hardhat. He’s in multiple scenes,...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 11, 2015 “Wading into the Water” Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11 Today is the day that we acknowledge and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Baptism is a sacrament in the United Methodist Church and is...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 4, 2015 “Go Home Another Way” Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany is a celebration of the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles – the wise men from the east coming as non-Jews, to bow down and worship the infant Jesus, bringing with...
by southa | Nov 1, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 19, 2014 “Giving Your Treasure Back to God “ (Treasures, part 3) Matthew 6:1-6 Sometimes you’ll get the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. Your name may not be mentioned and you may not hoist the trophy on...
by southa | Nov 1, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 12, 2014 “The Problem With Two Masters” (Treasures, part 2) Matthew 6: 24 Perhaps you have seen the license plates that show the phrase “A House Divided,” accompanied by the logos of two rival college football teams…like Pitt ...
