Learning New Disciplines to Deepen

Our Spiritual Relationship with God - with Rev. Alick Kennedy

Beginning on Wednesday, October 22 and continuing for 5 weeks, we’ll have discussions and practice spiritual disciplines such as:



·  hunger and thirst for the Spirit

·  the nature and practice of spiritual reading

·  approaches to prayer

·  our common worship

· reclaiming Sabbath time; the sacred art of ceasing

We will meet each Wednesday, 2-3:30. The final class date will be Nov. 19. The book we'll be studying is Soul Feast by Marjorie J. Thompson. It costs $13.50. I will order the book for you.

If afternoon sessions are not good for you, please speak with me and I'll attempt to work out a schedule that meets your needs. We will be trying some new experiences time with God in order to deepen our spiritual strength and our bond with the Holy Spirit.

Contact me at 412-780-5723 if you're interested in participating.



Thank you - Rev. Alick Kennedy

Next SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th, THE REVEREND SUSAN MEYER will join us as part of our 100th Anniversary Guest Preacher Series.

She was Assistant Pastor at Northmont in 1982 and then Associate Pastor in 1984. Upon leaving Northmont in 1997, she was director of the Alzheimer’s unit at a local nursing home. In 2001, she moved to Holy Family Institute’s In-Home Program and later transitioned to the Family Focused program, which provides mental-health care within the home. She retired from Holy Family in September 2023.

We hope you’ll be able to join us in welcoming her.

2026 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

The theme of this year’s campaign is preparing to thrive in the next 100 years as a congregation – we can’t just hope for the things that we want, but we must pray for the wisdom to make them happen.

In 1 Kings 3:1–15 (Solomon asks for wisdom) “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “... I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.”

Everyone should have received a letter about the campaign, along with a commitment-pledge card. If you did not, please contact the church office. We will present our commitment-pledge cards on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Please bring your completed pledge card with you to worship by October 26 or mail it to the church office. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and care for one another.

THE DINING OUT GROUP will enjoy the Red Orchid Thai Restaurant at 5439 Babcock Blvd on Oct. 20 at 6:30. Contact Sarah Jane Beorn at 412-952-0662, by Oct. 19, to be included in the reservation. All are welcome.

Clef Notes

Music Director, Stephen Schall

stephen@northmontchurch.org

Sunday’s music is beautiful and familiar. We hope you enjoy it. We recently said goodbye to our alto section leader, Kym Laret. Kym has taken a position much closer to her home in the eastern suburbs. We wish Kym all the best.

STEPHEN MINISTERS, in conjunction with their new member training class, will be hosting two guest speakers.

• Hope Hospice will cover Grief and Dying on Monday, Oct. 27, at 1:30
• Anchorpoint Counseling will cover Depression and Suicide on Mon, Nov. 3, at 3:00.

 All are invited to attend.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Hiland - Oct 29, 5:30-7pm!

Costumes, candy, snacks and games

All are welcome

(Let me know if you can decorate your trunk!)

YOUTH FALL RETREAT

If you or someone you know is interested, here is the info:

When: November 14-16

Where: Windy Ridge Retreat Center

Troop 335 Holiday Greens Sale

Sunday, November 2,

following the worship service.



Boy Scout Troop 335 is selling Holiday Greens to support their activities, trips, and gear replacements. Greens are from Sherwood Forest Farms in Seattle, Washington, always smell fresh and last longer than your average Holiday Wreath or Greens! Click on the button below to preorder yours today!

This year as a bonus, the Troop will have two Sherwood Forest specialty items: a reindeer sold last in 2016 and a set of votive candles sold last in 2020. These are only for sale on site at order collection OR at delivery (while supplies last). Each specialty item is $15.

ALL SAINTS’ SERVICE on Sunday, Nov. 2, will be one of remembrance. If you would like to remember a loved one who has died in the past year, at the service, please submit their name to Dianna by Mon, Oct. 27. churchoffice@northmontchurch.org or 412-364-0105.

SAVE THE DATE!

NORTHMONT LADIES, mark your calendars for PW’s Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10am in Polley Fellowship Hall.

More information will follow in the coming weeks.

If you're interested in donating a raffle basket for this event, please email the theme and list of items to Kathy Dobson at mkdobson4@gmail.com. Completed baskets should be placed in the library on or before Sunday, November 30. Thank you!

20 QUESTIONS! with Pastor Ben 

(Thank you to Bill Goff for putting this together 😁)



1. Favorite book?  A Prayer for Owen Meany

2.  Favorite color? Red

3.  Favorite season of the year? Fall

4.  Favorite sports team? Steelers (obviously)

5.  Favorite movie? The Matrix

6.  Most memorable vacation? First time in Portland, ME and Acadia

7.  If you could spend an hour with anyone from the past, who would it be and why? So I think saying ‘Jesus’ is a little too obvious for a pastor, so I’ll say Albert Einstein

8.  Favorite holiday? Halloween, because it’s fun with no stress

9.  If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? India

10.  The person you most admire, living or dead? Fred Rogers

11.  If you had a superpower and you could only use it for one thing,  how would you use it? Healing

12.  Favorite animal? Rhino

13.  Favorite dessert? Berry pie

14.  Favorite meal? Wings

15. Aside from Jesus, which Biblical figure do you find fascinating? Shiphrah & Puah, the midwives in Exodus

16. Favorite Halloween candy? Reese’s peanut butter cups

17.  Most memorable childhood event? Family trip to New York City & Cooperstown

18. Favorite book of the Bible? Hebrews

19. Favorite family vacation?  (From childhood) Grand Canyon

20.  Favorite hobby? Hiking

Specialized Ministry

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