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By Richard Norris III, Seminary Intern “By and by, when the morning comes, when all the saints of God are gathered home, we’ll tell the story how we’ve overcome, for we’ll understand it better by and by.” —Charles A. Tindley Before I got to seminary, my academic advisors often referred to me as the “man with the plan.” Whether it was carefully selecting my courses or meticulously scrutinizing the colleges I …
By Harrison Burgess Associate Director of Youth Ministry Last year, I was approached by a couple I became good friends with in college. They told me they were looking for a church in the Pittsburgh area, and they wanted to know what I liked so much about Westminster. I responded, “I love that we invest in every generation.” After all, I have my family to look at as excellent examples of this pri…
By Laura Ecklin Youth Ministry & Administrative Manager Standing in a kitchen in front of the crock pots lining the counter, deciding which crackers to pair with the dip you just ladled on your plate. Who made this one? Who brought this cheese? No one can hear your questions because the laughter is too loud. You have to wait until she is done telling that story. How is work? Is your…
By Janette Clements Town Hall South Board Chair On May 10, 2024, the Town Hall South Speaker Series (THS) came to an end after 53 seasons with the uplifting lecture of actor, producer, director, and best-selling author Henry Winkler. THS was conceived and organized in 1969 by WPC members Edna Brown and Ruth Bayley, with the encouragement of Pastor John Galbreath, as part of the Outreach Mission…
By Ann Weems, Kneeling in Bethlehem Who among us does not have dreams That this year will be different? Who among us does not intend to go Peacefully, leisurely, carefully toward Bethlehem, For who among us likes to cope with the Commercialism of Christmas Which lures us to tinsel not only the tree But also our hearts? Who among us intends to get caught up in tearing around And wearing down? Who…
By Kathy Peelor Westminster Gardener and Weed Puller For years I would drive by Westminster Presbyterian Church and wonder if I would "fit in" with the people of such a beautiful and very big church. Would that be the place for me? I was Methodist all my life but on the recommendation of my friend, Ellie Pigman, I visited Westminster off and on for several months. During those visits I…
By Sandy Shanahan In early 2021, my husband Jim and I moved to an independent living community, Chartiers Bend, in South Fayette Township. Because of mobility issues I continued livestreaming worship; livestreaming began during COVID. One day in early 2023, a member of our Bible Study group commented that it would be nice if we could livestream worship from the National Cathedral in our theater.…
By Christine Hestwood This is my church! In 1996 I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s degree in choral and orchestral conducting. While at CMU, I was waiting tables at the Grand Concourse. I wasn’t a very good server (lots of spilled drinks on customers!), but I was friendly and loved to chat with my customers. One evening, I was talking with a family and lamenting how dif…
