Subject: Care Closet needs YOU to help restock it! BIKE-A-THON this Sunday!

Dear Hot Metal Community,


On Sunday, our own Megan Lindsey will be preaching! Here's what she has to say about what to expect!


"This week we'll be looking at scripture in light of a brand new parenting style: low demand parenting. Whether you are a parent, were parented well, or struggle mightily to love and forgive your family of origin, I hope this idea - "God Is A Low Demand Parent" - will bring you great comfort and food for thought.  Combined with the story of Jacob sleeping on a rock pillow and having an in-the-dirt epiphany moment, we'll explore how we can drop demands for ourselves and stay centered in God's lovingkindness for us and for the world.


If anyone wants to get a jump on Low Demand Parenting I recommend this very detailed post. I hope to summarize it for context on Sunday, wish me luck! https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/low-demand-parenting"


I hope you will join us at 10:30am to support Megan and explore this new lens of reading scripture and parenting!


Peace,

Pastor Erin

Hot Metal's Bike-a-Thon!

We are having a Bike-a-thon on July 23rd! Get your informational letter, sponsorship form, and waiver to sign, a bike (or scooter, or stroller, or roller skates, etc.) and HELMET and we'll see you at 5:30pm July 23rd! (Rain date July 30th).


We're excited to welcome The Free Little Food Truck who will be providing dinner for free for all who come (whether you bike or not!). Join us for this great community event! For more information about this amazing ministry out of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Alliquippa, check out their website: https://www.healinghungerbc.org/little-free-food-truck 


Sanctuary: Art + Honors 

 - SPONSORS WELCOME: If you or an organization or company you know believe that everyone is worthy of love, respect, and safety, we invite you to support a celebration of safe spaces through the work of LGBTQIA+ artists. The need for places of refuge only grows as queer individuals and families are increasingly targeted by culture-wars.


With your organization by our side at this upcoming event, we are sure to make a bold statement that Pittsburgh is brimming with sanctuaries dedicated to the safety of LGBTQIA+ people. CLICK HERE for more information - https://www.sanctuarypgh.com/sponsors 


- CALL FOR ARTISTS - OPEN JUNE 15 - SANCTUARY invites visual artists in the LGBTQIA+ community (including allies!) to submit 1-3 pieces of work for a week-long exhibition at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community in celebration of sanctuary spaces in Pittsburgh and beyond. CLICK HERE for more information - https://www.sanctuarypgh.com/artists 


The Calling for the Repair & Reconciliation Alliance and its Support Teams

The Executive Committee of the Pittsburgh Presbytery at their May 2, 2023 meeting approved the following charge to be given to the newly-created Repair & Reconciliation Alliance in support of the Black Presbyterian Churches:

  • to engage in a thorough review of the experience of these congregations through history and

  • to offer recommendations on actions of repair and reconciliation

This charge is given so that the Pittsburgh Presbytery may become a more harmonious, joyful, and just community within the Body of Christ.  The Alliance is expected to report regularly on its progress to the Executive Committee, completing its work within two years.  

Three informational gatherings will be held in July for any member of Presbytery who has questions, comments and a desire to learn more about the Alliance and the work of the Support Teams.  On the application form there is an opportunity to register for any of the gatherings, or contact rlowe@pghpresbytery.org.  

  • Thursday, July 13, 7:00 PM via Zoom

  • Sunday, July 23, 3:00 PM at the Presbytery

  • Wednesday, July 26, 9:00 AM via Zoom

Link to the application: https://forms.gle/bDF28EwyaPKzFonj8

Email Pastor Erin or Darlene Rushing for more information. 


Help at the Table

Thanks to the Buceys and friends for volunteering to take August 10th for the Table! Here are the other open dates we need help with in August! 


August 3, 15, 17, 22, 31


Email Pastor Erin or LaChan to volunteer! 


The Care Closet Needs Restocking!

We are in need of donations of the following items as we re-stock our Care Closet


Men's Clothing (especially pants) 

Toiletries (soap, toothbrush/paste, shampoo, etc)

Menstrual products

Men's Shoes

NEW underwear


Also, always appreciated are socks and blankets! 

Sunday Zoom Meeting // 10:30am:
https://zoom.us/j/789826837
Meeting ID: 789 826 837
Password: 031714

Wednesday Zoom Meeting // 1:00pm:
https://zoom.us/j/685174111
Meeting ID: 685 174 111
Password: 000513

Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community
Weekly Worship Gathering Sundays at 10:30am
2700 Jane St. | Pittsburgh, PA 15203 | 412-481-4010
hotmetal@hotmetalbridge.com | www.hotmetalbridge.com


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