Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
History of Veterans Day Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and…
I grew up amid the Great Worship Wars of the late 20th century, when the bravest pastors opened the chancel area to guitars and drum sets. Before long, projector screens and colored stage lights rushed in where angels feared to tread. Early adopters declared organ music, hymnals, and robed choirs to be the enemy. Resisters…
Two PTS alumni lead an anti-racism collective in Pittsburgh Even through a computer screen, the Rev. Mike Holohan ’10 and the Rev. Gavin Walton ’16 exude hospitality and friendliness. It’s easy to see why both are pastors, capable of delicately balancing speaking with listening, and the pastoral with the prophetic. Together, Gavin and Mike lead…