Spring Work Day and Community Fridge Installation! - Saturday, April 1st 10am-2pm
We'll be partnering with Pitt's "Be a Good Neighbor Day" and hosting a group of Pitt undergrads to help build a shed for our new community fridge, in addition to some spring landscaping and clean-up! All are welcome to join in for the fun and build relationships rooted in service! All skill levels are welcomed and needed! Contact Pastor Erin or Dylan Rooke for more information!
Hot Metal Worship: NOW WITH COFFEE - Sign up to be a Coffee Host
NEW YEAR DATES AVAILABLE NOW
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.
Compassion Team's Listening Season - February 19-April 9
The Compassion Team (and friends) will lead us in a Lent-long “Listening Season.” Sign Up for a 1-to-1 conversation with a team member, and share your story, passion, and heart. We have a goal of listening to 66 people! By hearing all our stories, we’ll be able to discern together where the next chapter of Hot Metal is going to go!
Lenten Nurturing Group - Tuesdays at 7:30p
We'll be discussing "Spiritual Direction" by Henri Nouwen and tackling some BIG QUESTIONS for Lent! Spiritual Direction is a book of collected works from Henri Nouwen, curated by some of the students who knew him best. Offering gentle guidance and wisdom, this book attempts to give wise advice on how to live a deep spiritual life in connection with others. Some of the questions it explores are: Where do I begin? Who am I? Who is God for me? Where do I belong? This book is ideal for anyone who is looking to engage deeper in their faith - whether you are in a place of deconstruction, reconstruction, or anywhere in between - we hope you'll join us! This will be mainly led and facilitated by Nathan Rosswog! Yay!!! Join us using the Sunday Worship Zoom Link!
Order your book from the library, local bookstore, or here. Or email Pastor Erin if you need it ordered for you!
SAVE THE DATES - Holy Week!
Sunday, April 2 - Palm Sunday - NO WORSHIP AT HOT METAL Join us and our friends at the National Black Presbyterian Caucus-Pittsburgh Chapter for our annual Unity Service at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (I'll send graphic)
Friday, April 7 - Good Friday - Worship at 7pm
Sunday, April 9 - Easter Sunday - Worship at 10:30am
Hot Metal Field Trip: Maxo Vanka Murals
Join us for an end-of-Lent special event! On April 5 at 5:30pm, we'll journey to St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale for a private tour of the stunning and meaningful murals of Croatian-American artists Maxo Vanka. We'll hear about the history of the murals, their ties to Pittsburgh and American history. Then we'll gather for dinner at Strange Roots Experimental Ales for a time of processing and fellowship. All Ages are welcome!
Pre-Registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/GoosaWqaQ252R9fo6
Cost is $15/person but please let Pastor Erin know if you need assistance. Payments can be made via check or cash ahead of time, or arrange with Pastor Erin or Brenda to pay via credit card.
Support the Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank: Empty Bowls 2023
Join friends and neighbors for a friendly, informal meal of local chef-created soups, tasty breads and treats. Each ticket will include a humble dinner and a hand-crafted bowl. New selections of bowls are replenished throughout the event. All proceeds will benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. More info here: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/event/empty-bowls-2023/
