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. 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…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explores the profound significance of Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. By reflecting on the biblical accounts in Acts, she draws a powerful parallel between the giving of the Law to Moses and the outpouring of the Spirit following Jesus’ resurrection. Rev. Bowman highlights how…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson opened with a candid reflection on the challenges of Christian faith, noting that spiritual growth is not always linear and that the gap between one’s belief and observable reality can be difficult. He reminded the congregation of Jesus’ profound command—the Great Commission—to go and make disciples of…
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Summary In this week’s service, led by James Campana, the congregation celebrated Mother’s Day by reflecting on the profound impact and sacrificial love of mothers and mother figures. The sermon highlighted that while motherhood is often demanding and unnoticed, every mother deserves undying affection, whether they identify as a “Martha”—the “busy bee” who is task-oriented…