Worship for the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 28, with the Rev. Kellie Weekley-Mills preaching, is now available on YouTube and Soundcloud. |
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Bible Study: Wednesdays on Zoom |
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Join Elder Tim Hoffman for a weekly one-hour bible study on Zoom at 7:00pm Wednesday nights. No password is needed. Just click the button below to load the page. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room then brought into the main room by the host and moderator, Tim Hoffman. Email [email protected] with questions.
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NOMINATIONS are being accepted for Board of Deacons and Session. At least 4 slots need to be filled for the Deacons and at least 1 for Session. If you have never served on one of these boards and have new ideas or energy or have a nominee in mind, please contact Tim Hoffman at [email protected] or call the Church Office.
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Notice of Congregational Meeting
December 12
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There will be a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, December 12, 2021 for the purpose of reviewing the preliminary 2022 budget approved by Session and electing the slate of nominees for officers. Please plan to attend and vote! |
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Mars Home for Youth Donations |
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MARS HOME FOR YOUTH is seeking donations for their 2021 holiday drive to assist the boys and girls with having a more rewarding Christmas. A full list of items that can be purchased is posted on the mission page of our website (linked below).
*All Donations Need to be Received by December 6th*
Shop online and ship gifts directly to:
MHY Family Services
"HOLIDAY PROGRAM"
521 Route 228 Mars, PA 16046
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Upcoming Worship Schedule |
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We welcome back to our pulpit the Rev. Kellie Weekley-Mills to lead us in worship for the Advent season, including Christmas Eve.
Theme for Advent 2021: "Longing for Light"
December 5 - Advent 2, Communion:
"Longing for Justice & Peace"
December 12 - Advent 3, Receiving New Members:
"Longing for Something to Believe In"
December 19 - Advent 4, Emerging/Blue Christmas:
"Longing for Something to Sing About"
December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion, 8:00PM
"The Light Shines in the Darkness"
December 26 - Lessons & Carols: "The Story of the Light of the World"
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ESO Concert: December 4
"Back Home for the Holidays"
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The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra will be Back Home for the Holidays on Saturday December 4th at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood.
This concert will again feature performances by each of the sections of our orchestra — winds, brass, and strings! Repertoire includes Bach Brandenburg No. 3, Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel Overture, Handel’s Royal Fireworks music, and many holiday favorites including fun with the Toy Symphony!
Tickets are free of charge but reservations required.
Suggested $15 donation greatly appreciated!
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Light Up Edgewood
Community Carol Sing
December 11
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Help us usher in the holiday season in the Edgewood community by joining our pick-up caroling choir! Light Up Edgewood is scheduled for 7:00-9:00PM on Saturday, December 11 and includes the tree lighting at Memorial Park, a walking tour, Santa’s arrival, live performances, Christmas movies, vendors for last-minute gifts, horse & carriage rides, refreshments, and more. We have extended invitations to members of our own Sanctuary Choir, Vocal Confluence, East Shore Chorale, and Voces Solis, but anyone who would like to join is welcome!
Our Caroling Choir will meet in the church sanctuary at 6:30PM to run through 4 or 5 well-known carols in 4-part harmony, then walk across the street to sing them for the tree lighting at 7:00PM. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available after for those participating, and there is also an opportunity for interested singers to be strolling carolers during the walking tour along Maple Avenue. Join us!
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Vocal Confluence Holiday Show
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
December 12
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Vocal Confluence proudly presents our annual holiday show, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” on Saturday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00pm in the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood sanctuary. This is our first performance since our last holiday show in December 2019, and we are thrilled to be performing our music for you in-person again.
We will not be requiring the purchase of tickets to attend but we suggest a $10 donation at the door.
COVID PROTOCOL:
Following the lead of choruses in our area and across the country, we will be requiring masks for all audience members, as well as proof of COVID-19 vaccination for those ages 12 and up. Masks must cover the nose and mouth at all times. Please have your physical CDC card, or a photo of it, ready at the front door prior to entering the church. If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home to prevent the spread of any illness at our event. Pews will be blocked to allow for social distancing - therefore capacity will be roughly 150 guests on a first come, first served basis. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate in-person performances in a post-pandemic world.
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Reminder of Safety Protocol Updates |
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Posted August 5, 2021 on the website, social media, and emailed to the congregation:
Due to the rise in cases of COVID-19 and the Delta Variant, and in response to Allegheny County moving from the moderate to substantial transmission rate, the Worship Committee has reinstated safety protocols for in-person worship following CDC recommendations as follows:
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Properly worn masks are required for all those attending worship regardless of vaccination status (Those leading worship may remove masks when speaking or singing unless masking becomes mandated by ACHD or the governor)
- Please continue to observe social distancing in the marked pews
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Congregational singing may continue while masked. You are welcome to use the hymnals in the pews, stand and join in singing of hymns and responses. Lyrics will continue to be printed in the bulletin for those following along online.
We understand that each person is different with the possible risks he or she may have. Live-streamed online worship will continue to be available on Facebook and YouTube for those who choose to stay home until they feel safe to rejoin in person.
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Church Activities This Week |
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Monday, November 29
6:30PM Scouts (Sc/SR)
7:00PM Vocal Confluence (S)
Tuesday, November 30
10:00AM Book Club (AH)
7:00PM Edgewood Symphony Orchestra (S)
8:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous (SR)
Wednesday, December 1
7:00PM Bible Study (Zoom)
7:00PM Vocal Confluence (S)
Thursday, December 2
7:00PM Milepost6 (B)
Friday, December 3
8:30PM Alcoholics Anonymous (SR)
Saturday, December 4
7:30PM Edgewood Symphony Concert (S)
Next Sunday, December 5
9:30AM Choir Rehearsal (S)
11:00AM Advent Worship/Communion (S)
11:00AM Youth Sunday School (GP)
Meeting Locations:
AH= Apessos Home, B=Basement Band Room, C=Choir Room, GP=Gathering Place, L=Lounge
O=Office, PS=Pastor's Study, S=Sanctuary, Sc=Scout Room, SL=Side Lawn, SR=Social Room
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Believing we are called together by God's love through Jesus Christ,
our mission as the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood is to
love God, to love each other, and to love our neighbors.
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