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Shrinking Before the Mystery of Death

Posted on February 21, 2023February 16, 2023 by ptsblog
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In preparation for Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Erik Hoeke offers reflections on the importance of facing our own mortality. In the United Methodist liturgy for a service of death and resurrection, the opening prayer asks God to “give to us now your grace, that as we shrink before the mystery of death, we may see…

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Sweethearts of PTS

Posted on February 14, 2023February 3, 2023 by ptsblog
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is more than a place for theological education. It’s also a place where many people meet their life partner! On this Valentine’s Day, we celebrate all who found love at PTS. Here are three stories of alumnae/i who are also PTS Sweethearts! Dr. Andrea Hall ’07 and the Rev. Dr. Sean Hall…

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What’s Around the Corner in 2023?

Posted on January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by ptsblog
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Recently I had the pleasure of being on a panel with the wise folks at Pneumatrix and the Center for Healthy Churches, wherein we talked about what is around the corner for church in the year 2023. Matt Cook, who led the webinar, asked some excellent questions, but the one that captured me most was:…

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