Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
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…
I heard a knock at the front door of our house we had just moved into in Sewickley, Pa. We had moved from Franklin, Tenn., and were grieving the familiar of what we had left and were apprehensive about what we might find in this new place. I opened the door to see a woman…
Pittsburgh is known for its cold and cloudy winters. But on even the grayest, dreariest days here, the Rev. Natoya Thomas-Smith’s warm and sunny disposition shines through it all. A native of Jamaica, Natoya admits she misses the sun and beaches of home, in addition to her deep connection to the environment and people of…