Pittsburgh Presbytery

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Presbytery

Our Foundational Principle

Our God is a missionary God; we are a missionary people. In response to God's call, through our congregations and staff, and by means of our money and other resources, we will turn out to the communities of Pittsburgh Presbytery in love, bearing fruit through evangelism, training disciples, serving with mission agencies, working for racial, social and economic justice and strengthening ecumenical bonds. Jesus told his followers:

"You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another." (John 15:16-17)

Our Mission

The mission of Pittsburgh Presbytery is to serve its congregations so that they are healthy and vital as evidenced by their:

Success in bringing others to Christ
Vibrant worship
Active participation in the mission of Christ's church

Our Strategies

Assist, equip and empower congregations to be the primary agents of mission to the people of their communities and encourage cooperation with mission agencies and other groups working on common mission tasks.
Equip congregations to call and make disciples who will come to know the content,
vocabulary and skills of following Jesus Christ through intentional relationships and other disciples within the congregation.
Seek, respond to and nurture Spirit-driven kairos moments leading to renewed
commitment to mission in pastors, leaders and congregations.
Launch new congregations in communities where growth is anticipated or where
existing congregations are not bearing fruit.
In its work with congregations, direct the members, staff and money of the presbytery to those which are effectively doing mission.
Design the staff, administrative structure and organizational framework of the
presbytery to facilitate and implement these strategies.

The Leadership at Pittsburgh Presbytery:

Elder Kears Pollock, Moderator (Parkwood United Presbyterian Church)
Rev. Don Ewing, Senior Vice Moderator (Northmont United Presbyterian Church)

Council

Elder Carol Hunley, Chair (Southminster Presbyterian Church)
Rev. Doug Dorsey, Vice Chair (Mt. Nebo United Presbyterian Church)

Committee on Ministry

Elder Earle Wooding, Chair (Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church)
Rev. Carolyn Cranston, Vice Chair (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Rev. Lance Chapman, Chair (Hamilton Presbyterian Church)
Elder Andrew Wilson, Vice Chair (Forest Hills Presbyterian Church)

Committee on Nominations

Elder Susan Dobbins, Chair (The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley)
TBD, Vice Chair

The Pittsburgh Presbytery Center is located at
901 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

Feel free to contact us:
Tel: 412-323-1400
Fax: 412-323-2256
E-mail: communications@pghpresbytery.org

Presbytery Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday

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Snow Policy

In the event of severe winter weather, Pittsburgh Presbytery will follow the schedule of the Pittsburgh Public Schools for cancellations or delays due to snow only (not because of cold temperatures). In cases of delays, any meeting scheduled to begin before the delayed opening time will be canceled. For example, if there is a 2 hour delay, meetings scheduled before 10:00 AM will be canceled.

Cancellations and delays will be announced on TV Channels 2 (KDKA), 4 (WTAE) & 11 (WPXI), and Radio KDKA (AM 1020) & KQV (AM 1410).