2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Sunday 9:30am Worship
Category: Sermon
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Capernaum from the air. Summary n this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explored the season of Epiphany and the importance of understanding Jesus as a person, not just a historical figure destined for the cross. She emphasized the value of getting to know Jesus in the same way his early disciples – fishermen like Peter,…
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n this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the biblical story of Jesus calling his first disciples, drawing a powerful contrast between the idyllic imagery of a peaceful seashore and the harsh realities of life in Galilee under Roman occupation. He emphasized that the fishermen weren’t enjoying a leisurely outing but were engaged in difficult…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explored the significance of Jesus’ baptism as recounted in Matthew 3, connecting it to the broader themes presented in Psalm 29, Acts 10, and Isaiah 42. Pastor Bowman acknowledged the lingering feeling of Christmas spirit while reflecting on the abrupt transition to Jesus’ adult life and baptism,…
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Summary In this week’s service at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, led by Pastor Rev. Dylan Parson, the sermon drew a profound connection between the Epiphany story of the Magi and the quiet, often overlooked moments where God’s presence is revealed. Rev. Parson began by reflecting on his own childhood experience of witnessing the 2003 solar…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the often-overlooked role of Joseph in the nativity story. He highlighted how the Gospels intentionally subvert traditional patriarchal norms, demonstrating that God’s plan often prioritizes grace and compassion over societal expectations of male authority. Joseph’s initial inclination was to quietly end his engagement with Mary, adhering…