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Who Is My Neighbor? The Rev. Gad Mpoyo on Neighbor, “Other,” and Interconnectedness

Posted on March 19, 2024December 13, 2024 by ptsblog
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Here at Pittsburgh Seminary, we seek to participate in God’s ongoing mission in the world by seeing and getting to know people as our neighbors. Challenged by Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and inspired by Fred Rogers, who sang, “I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you,” I am writing to…

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Christian Education: Women’s First Steps into Seminary

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 by ptsblog
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As we begin another Women’s History month, we are once again given an opportunity to reflect on the many firsts in our history. These stories—and the bold women who embody them—offer a lens for examining how far we have come. They act as snapshots of progress, while also frequently leaving us longing for a future…

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Hospitality Hallie is a Friend to All

Posted on February 19, 2024February 14, 2024 by ptsblog
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On first glance, Hallie Isadore’s job as database and donor services specialist at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is administrative. She spends most of her time managing the Development Office’s databases, including updating contact information for individuals, processing financial gifts, and working with the Financial Aid and Business offices to maintain records for Seminary endowments. It’s All…

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Founded in 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offering master's and doctor of ministry degrees as well as certificate programs. Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Seminary is a community of Christ joining in the Spirit's work of forming and equipping people for ministries familiar and yet to unfold and communities present and yet to be gathered.

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