Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
The Calian Award recognizes “an exemplary individual, a member of the Pittsburgh Seminary Community who demonstrates excellence in carrying out responsibilities and volunteer assignments, and also expresses a caring spirit of good will and hope so essential in our life together as a community.” The annual award was established via an endowment contributed by Sam…
A few years ago, we wrote about Hunter Steinitz, who enrolled in the PTS M.Div. program as the oldest known female living in the U.S. with Harlequin ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes an overproduction of skin cells and which few newborns survive past infancy. Hunter’s skin has always been a part of who…
When traveling, especially to a foreign country, I am often first struck by the new landscape or smells, but by the time I leave, my lasting memories are of the people I have met. There is always a temptation to get stay caught in the “picture:” the scenery, the smells, the newness of the…