HAPPENING AT HOT METAL 

Did you know our communion shortbread is homemade? We are looking for help from someone who loves baking and doesn't think it's cringe that the secret ingredient is love. This is about a once-a-month commitment, with the option to make & freeze multiple batches as works for you. Email Lauren at clerk@hotmetalbridge.com for the recipe.

🙏 WEEKLY PRAYER CHECK-IN

Tuesdays @ 1 PM On Zoom >>
Password: tuesday

Bob leads a weekly online opportunity to connect with each other and support one another. 

💕 PRESSLEY RIDGE DONATION DRIVE

Sundays, Now-May 31

May is National Foster Care Month, a topic near and dear to several Hot Metal families and individuals. All month long, we will be collecting items for Pressley Ridge, which supports thousands of children each year through safe and nurturing foster homes. Then on Sunday, May 31, a representative from Pressley Ridge will join us to receive our gifts and share more about the impact of foster care. Needed items:

• Diapers

• Children's Books

• New and Gently-Used Children's Suitcases

🍩 VOLUNTEER AT HAZELWOOD FOOD PANTRY

First Saturdays of every month: Next is June 6
7:30-10:30 AM @ Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood
(134 E Elizabeth St)

For years, Fishes & Loaves Cooperative Ministries has been providing free groceries to Hazelwood neighbors in the very space we worship in, and Hot Metallers have begun serving breakfast to those waiting in line. No RSVP is needed, just arrive ready to assist neighbors with love, dignity, and a passion for donuts. (Breakfast at 7:30, food distribution at 9 AM, volunteer for either or both.)

⛲ SWIMSHOES SUNDAY

Sunday, June 14 @ 10:30 AM

Burgwin Spray Park (328 Mansion St.)

Grab your beach towel, we're taking church to the spray park! We'll gather at Burgwin Park in Hazelwood for an abbreviated service followed by fun in the sprinklers for all ages and pizza.

💔 PRAYER VIGIL AT ICE OFFICE

Every Friday: 8:30-9:30 AM

Hot Metal is Hosting on June 19

ICE Pittsburgh (3000 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203)

If you’ve ever wondered what to do when the news feels overwhelming, this is one place to start. Every Friday, we choose to be present in a place where fear and uncertainty are very real. We gather outside the ICE office on the South Side with Casa San José and other faith communities to sing, to pray, and to remind all of Pittsburgh that our faith demands dignity for all people.

👾 YOUNG YINZ MONTHLY MEETUP
*DATE CHANGE* Next is Friday, June 19
We've got a schedule switcheroo! There is no meetup in May, but save the date on June 19 to see "Toy Story 5" in theaters. We will need to reserve tickets (free for kids) in advance since this is opening day, so RSVP to Pastor Sally Jo at sallyjo@hotmetalbridge.com.This gathering is for kids ages 10-15 to build friendships and feel at home in our community. With caring adults alongside them, it’s a time when connections deepen and everyone belongs.

•  ⚾ Save the Date: July 10 Pirates Game
  The whole congregation is invited to this Young Yinz Meetup for fireworks night at PNC Park, but kids go for free, get their own section, and get $10 for concessions. Adult tickets are $35 (and also include concessions $10). RSVP information coming soon.