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).
Beyonce cancelled her concert :( But she's still a Church Girl and wants you to donate!
Due to Beyonce cancelling her Pittsburgh concert, we will not be holding a raffle. If you have already given and would like a refund, please contact brenda@hotmetalbridge.com to arrange that. HOWEVER, we know you weren't *just* giving for concert tickets, so you can still donate to the cause! All gifts go to making sure we can continue to love, feed, and affirm all of God's children!
Go to https://hotmetalbridge.churchcenter.com/giving and select "Bike-a-thon Fundraiser" in the drop down menu! You can also send us a check with "Bike-a-thon" in the memo line.
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:
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!
