Recent events show antisemitism has raised its ugly head in our society. On the first three Sunday of February, join Neil Leifert, the Director of the Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Penn State Harrisburg, as he explains its origins. Dr. Russell Sullivan, Pastor of Pine Street, will conclude the series on February 23.
February 2 – “Overview of Antisemitism” – What are the origins of Christian and-Judaism? How id this develop into racial antisemitism in the 19th century? As we journey into the 20th century, we’ll note the significance of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the work of Henry Ford and his antisemitic publication, The International Jew.
February 9 – “The Jewish Enemy” – Nazi propaganda vilified “World Jewry” as a “clear and present danger” to German survival. What was their motive for genocide and the Holocaust?
February 16 – “Lingering Ideology” – Jewish conspiracies and the Holocaust denial abound in our world, and antisemitism masks in the guise of anti-Zionism. How can we understand these phenomena?
February 23 – “Does God Only Have One Blessing?” – Dr. Sullivan will propose that we have read the relationship between Christians and Jews incorrectly for centuries. Can we read the Christian story in a new way? How can we counteract antisemitism?
Recently retired from the University of Mississippi, Diane Wang and Stacy Rodgers have extensive performance careers. Countless students owe their music careers to this dynamic duo. Mr. Rodgers has performed with soprano Kallen Esperian, members of the New York Philharmonic, the University of Michigan wind faculty, violinist Scott St. John, and Rolf Smedvig, founder and the lead trumpet of the Empire Brass Quintet, and many others. In a typical year Mr. Rodgers performs more than twenty different full-length programs.
Ms. Wang, a native of the San Francisco Bay area, has an impressive record of performances on both piano and flute. She has given performances throughout the United States as well as China and Mexico, appearing as a solo recitalist and as a soloist with orchestra and chamber musician. As a collaborative pianist and flutist, she has performed regularly with several professional ensembles, including the Sara Isom Trio, The University of Mississippi Faculty Woodwind Quintet, and the Wang-Rodgers Piano duo.
March 4, 2020 – Pianist Anne Guenin
March 11, 2020 – Pianist Caleb Flick
March 18, 2020 – Tenor Timothy Lupia
March 25, 2020 – Organist Joseph Garrison
HORS D’ŒUVRES SERVED BEFORE AND AFTER THE CONCERTS IN THE GATHERING PLACE OF THE CHURCH. THESE CONCERTS ARE A PRESENTATION OF MUSIC AT PINE STREET (MAPS).
CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE SANCTUARY.
FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING IN THE SOUTH STREET GARAGE. DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
The Bible narrates a story of an abusive and violent world in which God’s people—and God—are involved. Two outstanding scholars will explore with us these dimensions of the biblical story.
March 8th: The Exclusivity of the Cross: Is it Good News? –
In this session we will explore traditional theories of atonement and what they say about God. Our teacher, Dr. Sharon Lynn Baker, is Professor of Theology and Religion at Messiah College. She works in the areas of atonement, peace and reconciliation, interfaith theologies, and methods of biblical interpretation. She is the author of Razing Hell and Executing God. Dr. Baker lives in Birmingham, Alabama, where her husband is Professor of Philosophy at Samford University. She has a love/hate relationship with jogging to stay in shape!
March 15th: How Art Redeems Abused Women of the Hebrew Bible: The Story of Hagar
Dr. Susanna Bede Caroselli, a retired art professor from Messiah College, will examine the biblical story of Hagar through the lens of art. Dr. Caroselli received her Ph.D. in art history from Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Gregory, a religious community of the Episcopal Church.
March 22nd: How Art Redeems Abused Women of the Hebrew Bible: The Story of Jephthah
Dr. Caroselli explores the story in the book of Judges of another abused woman, Jephthah.
March 29th: The Inclusivity of the Cross: It is Good News!
Dr. Baker will explore with us an alternate theory of atonement based upon biblical texts and God’s hope for the world. We will discuss why these theological ideas matter to us.
Sign up and information about the Women’s Retreat are available in the Gathering Place today. Our retreat leader is the Rev. Heather Sigler, and the theme is All My Relations: Family and Friendships in the Book of Ruth.
The combined choirs of Grace United Methodist Church, Market Square Presbyterian Church, and Pine Street Presbyterian Church present Beethoven’s Mass in C with orchestral accompaniment. Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman will perform The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73, popularly known as the Emperor Concerto, on the church’s Fazioli concert grand piano.
FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING IN THE SOUTH STREET GARAGE. DONATIONS APPRECIATED.
Described as “scintillating” and “tremendously virtuosic” (The Straits Times, Singapore), concert organist Michael Hey has been increasingly visible on U.S. and international stages. He has performed organ concertos with the San Francisco Symphony, the Juilliard Orchestra, and New York City Ballet Orchestra. Mr. Hey has appeared at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden.
In 2015, Mr. Hey was appointed Associate Director of Music and Organist of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, where one of his first major tasks was to perform for the first U.S. visit of Pope Francis. He plays for over 700 services a year at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, many of which can be heard on Sirius XM radio, television, and online.
Not exclusively a solo organist, Mr. Hey enjoys collaborating with other artists. He has performed with Renée Fleming, Matthew Polenzani, and Isabel Leonard. He performs duo recitals with violinist Christiana Liberis.
Mr. Hey is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he received his B.M. and M.M. degrees in organ performance under Paul Jacobs. He is represented in North America exclusively by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC.
This recital is presented in partnership with The American Guild of Organists, Harrisburg Chapter.
FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING IN THE SOUTH STREET GARAGE. DONATIONS APPRECIATED.
Sunday Service Time - Word & Sacrament: 10:00 a.m. | Church School: 8:45 a.m.
We are a diverse and dynamic community of believers who are dedicated to worshiping God, increasing our faith through Christian education, and serving one another and our community.
Russell C. Sullivan, Jr.
Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison
Minister of Music & Worship
Anne Guenin
Director of DDB
Church Administrator
Heather M. Sigler
Parish Associate
Jeremy Tritle
Director of Communications
Michelle Kennedy
Office Manager
John Karl
Facilities Manager
Susan Cann
Director of Development
Corrie Lingenfelter
Kitchen Manager
Anthony Jackson
Day Shelter
Coordinator
Karen Fetrow
Mental Health
Outreach Counselor
Chris Patrick
Client Counselor
Lynn Washington
Office Assistant
Matthew Sposito
Day Shelter Assistant
Brunilda Rosario
Client Assistant
Michelle Ortega
Custodian
Takiyah Washington
Assistant Cook
Russell C. Sullivan, Jr.
Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison
Minister of Music & Worship
Anne Guenin
Director of DDB
Church Administrator
Heather M. Sigler
Parish Associate
Jeremy Tritle
Director of Communications
Michelle Kennedy
Office Manager
John Karl
Facilities Manager
Susan Cann
Director of Development
Corrie Lingenfelter
Kitchen Manager
Anthony Jackson
Day Shelter
Coordinator
Karen Fetrow
Mental Health
Outreach Counselor
Chris Patrick
Client Counselor
Lynn Washington
Office Assistant
Matthew Sposito
Day Shelter Assistant
Brunilda Rosario
Client Assistant
Michelle Ortega
Custodian
Takiyah Washington
Assistant Cook
Russell Sullivan is the Pastor at Pine Street. He joined the staff in 2005. Russell has held pastoral positions in South Carolina, Illinois, and Hartsville, Pennsylvania. He received a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston. Russell has special interests in teaching, adult faith formation, and interfaith and Jewish-Christian dialogue.
“Pine Street is a unique Presbyterian Church in that it celebrates weekly the Lord’s Supper. We encounter Christ in Word and Sacrament, and I do believe that this encounter forms us into the kind of community the world needs, a community that transcends ideology and partisanship to be the people of God for the world God loves.”
Russell can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 101 or rsullivan@pinestreet.org.
A native Alabamian, Joseph joined the staff in 2019 after serving 12 years as Organist and Choir Master at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, MS. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Jacksonville State University, and pursued graduate study at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, where he was a student of Joan Lippincott. Other notable teachers include Robert Carwithen, James Welch, and Ronald and Ann Surace. Joseph has served in similar positions in Alabama, Mississippi, New Jersey, and North Carolina. In addition to his duties as Minister of Music and Worship, Joseph is the Artistic Director of Music at Pine Street, (MAPS) a professional concert series that hosts national and international artists.
“I’ve often heard that my passion and heart for God shines through my playing and conducting. I consider this a great compliment. Talent, education, and experience are necessary, but a passion for helping congregants worship is what I hope defines my leadership.”
Joseph can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 106 or jgarrison@pinestreet.org
Anne Guenin is the Church Administrator at Pine Street and the Director of Downtown Daily Bread. She joined the staff in 2013. Anne was a stay-at-home mom for many years, and she also practiced corporate law in Boston. Anne graduated from the University of Michigan (Bachelor of Music – Piano Performance) and from Villanova University School of Law (Juris Doctor).
Anne can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 108 or aguenin@pinestreet.org.
Heather Sigler came to Pine Street in 2009 following her retirement as Associate for Congregational Service in the Presbytery of Carlisle. She previously served as solo pastor in Sayre PA. Heather’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College, an Masters in Education from Penn State, and the Masters in Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also studied at the American University of Beirut.
Three adult children call her Mom and seven young ones call her Grandma.
No stranger to the Presbytery of Carlisle, Jeremy Tritle previously served as the Digital Communications Director at Second Presbyterian for three years, and now, he’s excited to join the staff at Pine Street as its first Director of Communications.
Born in Louisiana, Jeremy has also lived in Florida and North Carolina, where he attended the University of North Carolina and earned a B.A. in Theatre. In addition to his Bachelor’s, he holds an Associate’s in Web Design from Harrisburg Area Community College. Jeremy is especially proficient in building WordPress websites, and while he could rely on his graphic design prowess to communicate, he doesn’t have to: he’s an aspiring novelist.
Jeremy’s favorite novel is Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, and although he thinks he’s read it a total of four times, he’s lost track. In his free time, he enjoys baking pies, reading literary magazines, listening to vinyl records by the likes of Bob Dylan and Jack White, and spending time with his family.
Jeremy can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 105 or jtritle@pinestreet.org.
Michelle A. Kennedy is the Office Manager at Pine Street. She joined the staff in 2004. Prior to being at Pine Street, Michelle was an Administrative Assistant with the City of Harrisburg. Michelle attended Harrisburg High School. Michelle has a son (Kyle), a daughter (Shellane) and 4 grandchildren. Michelle enjoys camping and traveling with her friends and family.
Michelle can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 112 or mkennedy@pinestreet.org.
John Karl is a Facilities Manager at Pine Street where he is responsible for the maintenance of the church and Downtown Daily Bread. He joined the staff in 2018. John has amassed over 26 years of building maintenance experience in a variety of settings, including a rehab hospital and a preforming arts and science center. John is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and Marine Corps veteran.
John can be reached at (717) 238-9304. ext. 114 or jkarl@pinestreet.org.
Susan Cann is the Director of Development at Downtown Daily Bread. She joined the staff in 2018. Susan brings more than 20 years of experience raising funds on behalf of non-profits. She has helped a variety of causes including children’s advocacy, conservation, and higher education. Susan received a Bachelor’s of Arts from Lafayette College and a Masters of Arts from American University. She enjoys spending time with her family and in nature.
Susan can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 123 or scann@pinestreet.org.
Corrie Lingenfelter is the Kitchen Manager at Downtown Daily Bread. She is a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College and is pursuing a degree in Public Relations at Shippensburg University. She loves giving back and helping in the local community. She is also a former chef for The Hotel Hershey and Omni Resorts and Spa.
Corrie can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 122 or clingenfelter@pinestreet.org.
Anthony Jackson is the Downtown Daily Bread Day Shelter Coordinator. Anthony joined the staff in 2016. Prior to the he worked as a Direct Support Professional. He attended Harrisburg High School.
Anthony can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 126 or ajackson@pinestreet.org.
Karen Fetrow is the Mental Health Outreach Counselor at Downtown Daily Bread. Karen began work here in 2016 after changing her career from the IT industry. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Shippensburg University in 2015 and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Temple University. Her aim is to treat each individual with dignity and respect, which every person deserves.
Karen can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 129 or kfetrow@pinestreet.org.
Chris Patrick is the Client Counselor at Downtown Daily Bread. Chris is a graduate of Penn State University. She has worked with the homeless in Harrisburg for more than 20 years and “loves her work.”
Chris can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 128 or cpatrick@pinestreet.org.
Lynn A. Washington is the Office Assistant at Downtown Daily Bread. Prior to being at Downtown Daily Bread, Lynn worked for the Commonwealth of PA Department of Health as a Public Health Program Administrator. After retiring from the Commonwealth with over 31 years of service, she worked with the Dauphin County Prison. Lynn has 3 children, including a daughter (Michelle) and two sons(Todd) and (Christopher), and a granddaughter (Aaliyah).
Lynn can be reached at 717-238-4717, ext. #122 or lwashington@pinestreet.org.
Matthew Sposito is the Day Shelter Assistant at Downtown Daily bread. Matthew joined the staff in 2017. Prior to that, he was a volunteer in the mail room along with his mother, Brunilda. Matthew has previous experience working in security, as well as management in the food service industry. He likes helping people however he can and loves his job.
Matthew can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 126 or msposito@pinestreet.org.
Brunilda (“Bruni” or “B”) is the Downtown Daily Bread Client Assistant. Bruni joined the staff in 2017. Prior to working here, Bruni worked in the nursing field for 25 years in Staten Island, New York. She loves helping people.
Bruni can be reached at (717) 238-4717, ext. 128 or 125.
Michelle Ortega is the Custodian at Pine Street and Downtown Daily Bread. Michelle was born in Puerto Rico, and she came to the United States at the age of 20. Michelle hopes to own her own business someday!
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