Fairhaven UMC
United Methodist Church
2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Sunday 9:30am Worship
Author: Brian
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson reflected on the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the powerful and unexpected events of Easter morning. Drawing from the account of the two Marys visiting the tomb, Parson highlighted the contrast between the women’s faithful presence and the preoccupation of the Roman authorities with guarding a corpse.…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explored the powerful theme of resurrection, contrasting it with resuscitation and highlighting its significance as we approach Holy Week. Drawing on readings from Ezekiel and John, she emphasized that resurrection, a divine act of bringing life from death, goes beyond mere recovery. Using the example of Ezekiel’s…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the Gospel of John’s account of the man born blind, challenging the common interpretation that focuses solely on Jesus’ miraculous healing. He drew a parallel to his own experience gaining sight later in life, vividly describing how glasses revealed a previously unseen world of detail –…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman continued the Lenten sermon series on spiritual health, focusing on the vital sign of “hydration.” Drawing on a definition from Google AI, she explained spiritual thirst as a profound longing for purpose, meaning, and connection with the divine – a craving that can be quenched through prayer,…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman led a Lenten sermon series kickoff, building on the introduction given by Pastor Dylan on Ash Wednesday. The series, titled “Vital Signs,” explores the parallels between physical and spiritual health. Rev. Bowman drew inspiration from the book “American Sirens,” detailing the story of Pittsburgh’s first trained EMS…