JOIN US AS WE SAY ‘THANK YOU!’

This Sunday, during and after the worship service, we will honor the work of Dianna Hollo, who is ending her time as our 

Office Administrator

Please come and join us as we extend our appreciation for her years of service, and look forward to all the different ways she will continue to be such a vital part of the Northmont family.

DEAR CHURCH FAMILY Thank you so much for your love, support, and continued friendship during these past several years of my time as administrative assistant. I’ve truly enjoyed and appreciated being able to serve my church community in this capacity. I extend a warm welcome to Ashley, who I truly believe you will all come to be very fond of. – Dianna Hollo

Clef Notes

Music Director, Stephen Schall

stephen@northmontchurch.org

This week the choir sings William L. Dawson’s famous setting of the spiritual Soon I Will Be Done with the Troubles of the World. This arrangement will be familiar to you if you’ve ever sung in a high-school, college, or community choir. Its text portrays the drama of the experience of enslavement—and, metaphorically, of all human life—in which the promise of eternal life provides hope to carry us on in the midst of suffering. Dawson’s sensitivity to vocal color, choral texture, and harmony makes this arrangement particularly powerful.

I’ve sung many of Dawson’s arrangements over the years and often wondered about the man who wrote them. A quick search told me this: William Levi Dawson (1899–1990) was a composer, educator, and musicologist closely associated with the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University). At age 13, he ran away from home to study music there full-time. He later joined the faculty and directed the university’s choir, which became internationally renowned under his leadership.

Although Dawson wrote a symphony, Negro Folk Symphony, which appears to be growing in popularity, he is primarily known for his arrangements of spirituals. He died in 1990 and is buried at Tuskegee.

Dominique-René de Lerma, in his notes to the 1997 recording “The Spirituals of William L. Dawson,” by the St. Olaf Choir, writes: “What is even more striking than the richness of Dawson’s textures is the lushness of his sonorities, exhibiting his remarkable insight into vocal potentials.” I think that is a wonderful description of what makes Dawson’s music so compelling.

Stephen Ministers are hosting a speaker on Dementia 101 on Wednesday, October 14 at 1:30 in the Berean Room.  Members and Guests are invited to attend.

2027 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN



This year, we have chosen “Being There” as our theme for this campaign, guided by Romans 12:9-13.

9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

“Being There” denotes a ministry of presence. It means that we show up for one another. It means that we are accountable for our time and actions. It means that we are committed to the idea that being the church takes persistence, patience, kindness, and listening. What we can accomplish in ministry is intricately linked to what we are willing to contribute toward our mutual goals.

You should receive a letter about the campaign, along with your commitment/pledge card, in the coming week (if you don't, please contact the church office). We will present our commitment/pledge cards on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Please bring your completed pledge card with you to worship by October 25 or mail it to the church office. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and care for one another.

AMOS IS BACK!

Our multi-generational programming starts again on October 21

Here is a reminder of what to expect:

5:30-6pm is JUST ‘VBS age’ kids

6-6:45pm is dinner

6:45-7:30pm- fun activities for all ages

Hope to see you there!

NORTHSIDE COMMON MINISTRIES FOOD DRIVE

Through October 18th, the Mission Committee will be continuing the Fall Food drive, with both nonperishable food and cash donations being collected  for the Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry. Some suggested items are listed below, but any unexpired nonperishable food items are accepted. Please place your nonperishable donations in the coat area outside the church office. For cash contributions, use the pew envelopes for checks made payable to Northmont UPC, noting NCM Food Pantry on the check and the envelope. Thank you!

CALLING ALL YOUTH!

ITS FALL RETREAT TIME

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR INFO 

ON HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP

THIS RETREAT IS FREE TO YOU, 

SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE A FRIEND!

ELECTION-DAY SOUP SALE

The Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team is requesting your help. Please donate homemade soup for our annual sale on Tuesday, November 3. Pint containers will be provided. Pick up empty pint containers in the church kitchen on Sunday, October 18 and October 25.

All filled pint containers should be returned to the church kitchen on Sunday, November 1, or no later than Monday, November 2 (we will be at the church from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 2 to receive your soup).

If you have questions, please call or text Sarah Jane Beorn at 412-952-0662. Thank you for your support!

THE DINING OUT GROUP will be eating at Mike & Tony’s Gyros 2240 Babcock Blvd. on Mon., Nov. 2, at 6:30.

Please contact Sarah Jane Beorn at 412-952-0662

to be included in the reservation.

All are welcome!  

Ladies, are you gathering ideas for a Raffle Basket? The annual Presbyterian Brunch is Saturday, December 5, 2026. Raffle Basket sales support local missions. Mark your calendars!

Specialized Ministry

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