Fairhaven UMC
United Methodist Church
2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Sunday 9:30am Worship
Category: Sermon
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores one of the most unsettling narratives in Scripture: Abraham’s near-sacrifice of his son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah. Drawing parallels between Jesus’ teachings on the weight of intention and modern stories of broken trust, the Pastor reflects on how the threat of violence can be just as…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman shared a poignant message marking her final sermon as the associate pastor of the South Hills Partnership before her retirement on June 30th. Reflecting on her transition to becoming a licensed lay pastor, she explained the necessity of stepping aside to allow for new leadership while expressing…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Scott Shaffer, a UMC pastor who currently serves as director of North Hills Community Outreach, explores the tension between a mindset of scarcity and a belief in God’s abundance. Using the cinematic imagery of Babette’s Feast and the biblical account of Jesus feeding the five thousand, Pastor Shaffer illustrates how humans…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman shares updates from the recent annual conference, including news regarding new mission statements, upcoming district reorganizations, and her personal milestone of becoming a licensed local pastor. She also reflects on the importance of community and prayerful connection through the exchange of “jars of dirt” representing the various…
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In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity through the joyful metaphor of a wedding dance. Moving beyond confusing doctrines and historical debates, the sermon introduces the concept of *perichoresis*—the idea that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit exist in a dynamic, rhythmic relationship where each person makes…