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‘Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’

+ Luke 10:36-37

Dear Hot Metal Community,

Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve been exploring what “Grace in Action” looks like, for God and for us. We’ve considered God’s generosity in building the home of creation, and our call to be world-builders and homemakers, too. We’ve thought about God’s prodigal, neverending welcome, and about our own hospitality and celebration.

This week, as we approach Giving Sunday on November 13, we’d like to ask you to reflect on the grace that appears when we least expect it.

That’s what Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan is all about, since Jews and Samaritans didn’t get along in those days: imagining someone from the “other side” – of the aisle, of the debate, of the conflict – whose actions beautifully reflect the grace of God. And then to go and do likewise.

When the image of God shines brightest through our lives, we find ourselves building bridges, showing and receiving mercy, and learning from supposed “enemies.” Through our work with Bethel AME in their search for reparations and continuing to grow in our LGBTQ+ welcome, we’ve been a part of God’s merciful work of justice and reconciliation.

Hot Metal has a profound history of putting “Grace in Action,” and with your help, we can do even more. Where do you see us going together in the next year? The next 5? The next 20? Could we continue to be a place in this city that welcomes all and shows mercy in vibrant and meaningful ways? Would you consider joining the 50/5 Campaign and give an extra $5 per week to make sure we stay a place where grace is felt across boundaries?

Finally, be sure to join us on November 13 for Giving Sunday AND November 20 for the All Church Meeting, when we’ll celebrate and reflect on all the ways God’s “Grace in Action” has shaped our community – as well as all the ways we seek to be more gracious in our lives and work together. Don’t forget to bring your blank pledge card on the 13th, ready to be filled out with grace upon grace (or mail yours in if you worship on Zoom)!

See you Sunday,

Pastor Erin

Grace in Action

This week's songsheet

Curio: A Liturgy for the Lean In Person - Saturday, November 26th 4pm

Join Nathan Rosswog and others for a contemplative walk through the liturgy he has created for this time of changing seasons. We encourage all who are in need of a space to reflect and lean into the questions of doubt and grace and change to attend and pray with us.

Advent and Christmas at Hot Metal

Advent begins on Sunday, November 27th! Join us for worship at 10:30am on Sundays as we tell the story of Jesus "From Generation to Generation"

Other ways to celebrate the season!

Sunday, November 29th 12pm - Decorate the Worship Space! Join the Worship team to literally deck the halls with garlands and lights and our nativity!

Sunday, December 11th 12pm - Advent Art Extravaganza! Join us after worship for an intergenerational time of making art and ornaments for the season, and packing cookie boxes for our Table and Homeless Ministry! Contact Karl if you can make cookies!

Friday, December 23rd 7pm - Christmas Eve EVE Worship! A family-friendly and exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus! Join us for carols and story and fun!

Saturday, December 24th 7pm - Christmas Eve Worship! A contemplative and prayerful worship as we wait for Christ to be born!

Sunday, December 25th - NO WORSHIP at Hot Metal! Enjoy the day with your family and loved ones!

Sunday, January 1st 10:30am - Worship with Lessons and Carols! Ring in the New Year with your favorite Christmas Carols and Stories!

Darkness as Hope //Reframing the Language of Advent

Join us on Tuesdays at 8pm on Zoom (the Sunday Worship link) as we delve into the practice of Advent! We’ll confront the ways in which we have used the language of light and dark have been steeped in racialized biases, and how to create a robust antiracist language for this season. We’ll hear from a variety of Black and Womanist theologians and writers and artists to help us expand our understandings and wrestle together to help us find greater hope, peace, joy and love as we experience this season of anticipation. Sign Up here.

Hot Metal Worship: NOW WITH COFFEE - Sign up to be a Coffee Host
Help us create a space for community, connection, and caffeine on Sunday mornings! Coffee Hosts will show up around 9:30am to make the coffee, set up the coffee station, and greet people as they arrive for worship. After worship, they clean up and wash mugs. Instructions are available and Pastor Erin is around for troubleshooting! Providing goodies is always appreciated, but optional! Sign up here.

Leadership Nominations!
Our community chooses its own leaders to take responsibility for certain roles. Some of those teams are elected and ordained, and some are volunteer-based. Here's how it works:

1. Nominate. From now until November 13, anyone can nominate someone for one or more of our four standing leadership teams. You can even nominate yourself.

2. Discern. Council and the pastor will review the nominations before announcing a final list of candidates.

3. Vote. The congregation will have an opportunity to affirm the new leadership candidates at the all-church meeting on November 20.

4. Ordain. New elders (for Council & Finance) and deacons (for Compassion Team) will be ordained during a worship gathering in January 2023.

These elected leaders serve three-year terms.

For any questions, please contact Pastor Erin at pastorerin@hotmetalbridge.com.
Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LrDcjG76YoYwntdJA

SAVE THE DATE // All Church Meeting on Sunday, November 20th!
Join us after worship in-person and on Zoom as we give thanks for this past year and look forward to what God has in store! We'll vote on a budget, elect officials, and celebrate together!

THANKSGIVING AT HOT METAL
Thanksgiving at the Table is quickly approaching! This year Table will be returning to sit-down dinner from 12:30 PM TO 3 PM. As in past years we will need volunteers for set up, serving, and clean-up as well as preparing side dishes and pies. Union Presbyterian Church has generously offered to continue their tradition of preparing the turkeys. Please consider offering the gift of your time, culinary skills or both!
Sign up online.

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

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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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Subject: Leadership Nominations Due THIS Sunday!

Sunday Zoom Meeting // 10:30am:https://zoom.us/j/789826837Meeting ID: 789 826 837Password: 031714Wednesday Zoom Meeting // 1:00pm:https://zoom.us/j/685174111Meeting ID: 685 174 111Password: 000513

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