Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 26 2025 MP30:00/946.33795918367341× Summary In this week’s service, Rev Dylan Parson opened with a contemplative look at the quiet weight of cemeteries, noting how in Ohio towns the graves of early settlers stand as silent witnesses to a forgotten past. He drew a
Laity Sunday
Fairhaven Laity Sunday 10 19 20250:00/831.4321× Summary In this week’s service, James Campana delivered a thought-provoking sermon centered around Lady Sunday and the vital role of lay Christians in ministry. He challenged the traditional clergy-laity dichotomy prevalent in many churches, arguing that it contradicts biblical teachings
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 12 20250:00/1532.3761× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the fascinating juxtaposition of our cultural obsession with Halloween and a seeming decline in religious participation. He observed that Americans are increasingly drawn to themes of death, ghosts, and the supernatural, spending
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 5 20250:00/901.9681× Summary In this week's service, Rev. Peg Bowman launched a new mini-series titled "Spooky Sermons," designed to explore biblical themes related to Halloween. She addressed the common Christian debate surrounding the holiday, clarifying that while some view it
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 9 28 20250:00/1464.7441× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the story of Samson and Delilah from the Book of Judges, a narrative often overlooked in favor of more familiar biblical tales. He challenged the congregation to consider Samson not as a
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 9 21 20250:00/1216.8241× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman delivered a sermon focusing on the story of Ruth from the Bible, concluding her series on childhood stories. She emphasized that while often presented as a simple tale for children, the story of
Outreach
Summary Fairhaven United Methodist Church, located on a busy highway in Pittsburgh, recognized an opportunity to serve its community and partnered with Prevention Point Pittsburgh, an organization providing harm reduction services. Initially offering a weekly van in their parking lot for medical care and supplies, the church expanded this effort
South Hills Partnership
Summary The video highlights the impactful ministry work being done collaboratively by the South Hills Partnership of Hilltop, Fairhaven, and Spencer churches. Individuals from each church share their experiences with various outreach programs, including food pantries, blessing bags, clothing cupboards, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and the Hilltop Table dinner series.
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 9 14 20250:00/1236.841× In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson delivered a sermon centered on the story of Noah from Genesis and its surprising parallels to J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey. He challenged the congregation to reconsider Noah's role, noting
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Fairhaven Sermon 9 7 20250:00/956.6161× In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explored the familiar story of David and Goliath, highlighting the surprising context surrounding this iconic tale. She emphasized that David, the future king and prolific psalmist, wasn's a celebrated figure at the
Fairhaven Sermon 8 24 20250:00/1285.8241× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explored the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho, placing it within its historical and archaeological context. She explained the significance of Jericho's location as a "tell" – a
Fairhaven Sermon 8 10 20250:00/1247.9041× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman began a new sermon series focusing on familiar Bible stories from childhood, examining their meaning for adults today. Starting with the story of creation in Genesis, she explored both chapters 1 and 2,
Fairhaven Sermon 8 3 20230:00/1247.4721× Summary In this week’s service, Pastor Michael Airgood delivered a deeply moving and thought-provoking sermon centered on the concepts of community, forgiveness, and embracing the complexities of human relationships. Drawing heavily from the biblical story of Hosea and Gomer, the sermon
Fairhaven Sermon 7 20 20250:00/1257.361× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson challenged the congregation to move beyond a comfortable understanding of faith and confront the harsh realities of injustice. Drawing on the prophet Amos, Parson emphasized that God’s ruling attribute is love, but
Fairhaven Sermon 7 13 20250:00/1111.8481× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the meaning of "neighbor" through a compelling examination of Luke 10 and its connection to Mr. Rogers' legacy. He challenged the conventional understanding of neighbor as someone who shares
Fairhaven Sermon 7 6 20250:00/917.281× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman reflected on her recent trip to England and France, sharing impressions from her time at Oxford and her visits to London and Paris. She highlighted the importance of kindness from strangers, sharing several
Fairhaven Sermon 6 29 20250:00/828.8881× Summary In this week’s service, Pastor Cindy Seifert began by honoring the birthday of John Wesley, highlighting several key aspects of his life and teachings. She shared facts from United Methodist resources, including Wesley’s grappling with doubt, his coining of
Fairhaven Sermon 6 22 20250:00/1254.1681× In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the theme of “prophetic temper tantrums” found throughout scripture. He examined the story of Jonah, who tried to flee from God’s call, and Jesus cursing the unfruitful fig tree, highlighting moments of
Fairhaven Sermon 6 15 20250:00/1141.0081× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman addressed the congregation on Trinity Sunday, reflecting on the enormity of understanding the Holy Trinity while also sharing updates from the recent Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. Conference highlights included the upcoming relocation to
Fairhaven Sermon 6 8 20250:00/1215.0481× Summary In this week's service led by Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn, she drew parallels between doors and spiritual journeys using various examples from popular culture like "Let's Make a Deal," C.S. Lewis's Chronicles
Fairhaven Sermon 6 1 20250:00/918.0961× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman reflected on the significance of the seventh week of Easter and focused on the biblical account of Jesus’ ascension. She explored what that event might have been like from Jesus’ perspective, drawing parallels
