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 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…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores the profound tension within John 14, a passage set during the Last Supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his impending betrayal and death. While this scripture is a staple of funeral liturgies—offering deep comfort to those mourning recent losses in the Fairhaven community—Rev. Parson notes…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman reflects on the fourth week of Easter, moving from the recent celebrations of the risen Jesus to a deeper contemplation of the continuity of God’s presence in our lives. By examining the interconnectedness of Psalms 22, 23, and 24, Rev. Bowman illustrates a divine narrative: the prophecy…