Our Christmas Eve services this year are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The 6:00 p.m. Family Service features story, candle lighting, and communion served by intinction. The 9:00 p.m. Festival Service will feature choir, sermon, candle lighting, and communion served in the pews.
January 5 – “How to Help” (Bagels and Belief)
The Rev. Ruth Moore will prepare us to help those with a mental illness cope, dispelling common myths, sharing valuable resources, and supplying statistics. She’ll also preach at the 10 o’clock service. Rev. Moore is the Director of Business Development and Admissions at the Pennsylvania Psychiatry Institute.
January 12 – “Suicide & its Prevention”
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but you can help, and Govan A. Martin III will show you how. Mr. Martin is the Executive Director of Prevent Suicide PA.
January 19 – “Overcoming Addiction”
William Milchak, MSW, will educate us on addiction, why people often struggle in silence, and treatment options such as faith-based care. Mr. Milchak is the Senior Instructor for the Department of Psychiatry at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
January 26 – Dr. Rachel L. Levine, Secretary of Health, Pennsylvania
We’re honored to have Dr. Levine speak about her work and the health concerns affecting the Commonwealth.
EXTENDING GOD’S LOVE CORE TEAM POTLUCK
Sign up at the Welcome Center to attend the Mission Potluck on Sunday, January 26, at 11:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The team will provide a brief overview of its 2019 mission activities and plans for 2020. Just bring a dish to share. Beverages will be provided.
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?
Sunday Service Time - Word & Sacrament: 10:00 a.m. | Church School: 8:45 a.m.
The musical ensembles at Pine Street present a broad mixture of classical, gospel, and jazz every Sunday from September–May to help us lift our hearts and voices in praise. Rehearsing for two hours every Thursday evening, the choir’s dedication to great music in rehearsals, services, and performances is inspirational to all.
Children in grades K through 5 are encouraged to make Church School Singers a part of their regular Church School experience each week. A group of dedicated adult volunteers rotate to teach the children our best-loved church and Bible songs, like Jesus Loves Me, Father Abraham, Hallelu Hallelu Hallelujah, and more. These songs were a part of many of our faith formation, teaching us about the church, the Bible, and the world. We want to pass these songs down to the next generation, so each teacher spends time each week making this music part of the children’s lives. All children are welcome!
Meets at 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Mornings
For Grades k-5
The Chancel Choir is Pine Street’s primary choral organization and leads worship each Sunday morning from September through May. They also lead special services such as the annual Christmas Music Sunday, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday Tenebrae, Easter, and more. They often collaborate with other area choirs as well. They take on challenging repertoire that enhances worship at Pine Street each week. The Choir is like a family and have a lot of fun together, working on repertoire, vocal technique, musicianship, and spending time together outside of rehearsal as well.
Meets from 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Thursday evenings
gathers to warm up 9:15 a.m.
on Sundays
For High School And adults
The Handbell Ensemble plays an eclectic repertoire of handbell music which is both fun and challenging. High Schoolers and adults are warmly welcome to play in this group. It is an evening of good music and good fellowship around the bells. They play in worship about once a month.
Meets at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday evenings
For High School And adults
The All-Church Orchestra plays on Christmas Eve. Additional instrumental opportunities are available for players of all levels. You might see an instrumentalist playing on a hymn, playing a prelude, or playing with the choir. All are welcome in all our musical activities.
CPOS is an Ensemble in Residence at Pine Street. The rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. for about 10 weeks leading up to the concert.
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