Easter Season 2024

Lent is a 40 day season of reflection; by contrast, the Easter season offers us 50 days of celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Join us at St Paul’s this Easter!

6PM Service Returns to Old Saint Luke’s: April 6 – May 18

Small Groups

Groups start the week of April 7th
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Join other St. Paul’s parishioners as we reflect on the book “Living Into God’s Dream” this Easter season. This collection of nine essays is honest, pragmatic, and courageous in its real-world view of racism and how people of faith and conscience can work together to “dismantle racism.”

Groups start the week of April 7th and continue through Pentecost (May 19).

Small Group Time and Leaders:

Tuesday at 7:00AM on Zoom – Led by Noah Evans– Email: [email protected]

Tuesday at 6:00PM at St. Paul’s

Wednesday at 7PM on Zoom– Led by Eileen Sharbaugh– Email: [email protected]

Thursday at 11:30AM on Zoom– Led by Erin Morey– Email: [email protected]

Bible Study with the Rector

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This weekly gathering is for those new to, or experienced in, reading the bible. Bring a bible (or we can give you one) and lunch. We’ll meet in the conference room. Please email Noah or call 412-531-7153 x11 for more information.

Adult Forums

April 7 – Mental Health First Aid

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Most of us would know how to respond if someone were having a heart attack, we might start CPR or call 911. For many of us, it is a greater challenge when we observe someone having a panic attack or suspect a colleague might be abusing alcohol. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based practice that equips the everyday citizen with the tools and skills needed when someone is struggling with a behavioral health concern. Please join us on April 7, 2024, to learn more about this important subject and how you can help. This forum will be led by parishioner Anita Kinsley who is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.



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Hear from Fakhriya Hashemi about her experiences before, during, and after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Fakhriya, her husband Yousuf, and children now live in Mt. Lebanon. Hear about the challenges and successes of this transition to American life and how St. Paul’s can continue to support new families coming from Afghanistan to the Pittsburgh area.

April 21: Journey Through the Acts of the Apostlesforum_607

Join the Rev. Erin Morey to learn about this action – packed book of the Bible. Come hear about shipwrecks, drive-through baptisms, and the time St. Paul’s preaching was so boring, a guy actually died.

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During life transitions, we often find ourselves in what is known as “liminal space” which is the middle of a transition process. During this Adult Forum, you will be invited to participate in exploring creative guides from several theorists that are intended as an aid to understand and work through the transition process. The guides are meant to help navigate through middle space from endings to new shared healthy beginnings. This Adult Forum will be presented by Jerry Rutledge. Jerry is a parishioner at St. Paul’s on the Vestry Spiritual Growth Commission and Associate Spiritual Director Intern at the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS).

May 5 – Writing Your Lifewriting-your-life_434

On May 5th, join Jill Gordon and Kathy Bashaar at 9:45 in the Undercroft for a mini version of their Write Your Life class. Writing prompts will be offered, and then shared (if desired) in small groups. Bring your own pen and tablet or device. No writing skill necessary; just a desire to tell stories from your own life, to share with others or just for your own satisfaction.

May 12 – Army Chaplaincyarmy-chaplaincy_175

1LT Theodore Somes, III will present a forum about his experiences as a Chaplain Candidate in the Army Reserve and the role and history of military chaplains in the armed forces.

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Spring Cleanup

It is amazing to see Spring springing up all around us!

As this season begins, we invite you and your family to help clean up the grounds of the St. Paul’s building during the month of April. Please take a look at this signup list and take a job or two to help prepare our church grounds for the warmer months!

Sign up to help here!

Game Night Dinner for CLASP (Church Ladies At St. Paul’s)

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Tuesday April 2, 6-8 PM

CLASP will be holding another informal social gathering, open to all ladies at St. Paul’s, who may be looking for a relaxing, fun night with fellow parishioners. All are welcome to what promises to be a night full of laughs and delicious food.

The evening will begin with a quick dinner of quiches, simple salads and sweets, followed by a variety of games played around the tables in the community room. Pam Ryan will be our “gamer in chief!”

Sign up below on Sign-up Genius to indicate you’re coming and what you could bring:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFAE28A0F5C34-48429469-game

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  • April 7th
  • May 5th

4 pm at At Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse, 329 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Join the Rev. Noah Evans and Bob Melvin and other men from the parish for this pre-dinner gathering of fellowship and exploring some scripture together.

Please RSVP so we know how much space to reserve. Email Noah ([email protected]) or call him at (412) 317153×11, or Bob ([email protected]) or call him at (412) 531-7153×18.

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  • April 7th
  • May 5th

12 noon in the Lounge

If you are new to St. Paul’s over the last year or so, or even just came for the first time this week, you are invited to come to one of our Newcomer Receptions. Come learn about what makes our church such a special community. Children are welcome! If you’d like more information, please email Noah Evans at [email protected] or (412)531-7153 x11.

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Sunday, April 7 at 7pm in the Undercroft

Our Turkish friends are generously sharing an Iftar meal with the St. Paul’s community during the holy month of Ramadan! Please come, share a meal, and celebrate! Please register for the event here. Also, volunteers are needed to help with cleanup – please sign up to help here. Contact the Rev. Erin Morey [email protected] with any questions.

Sacred Ground- Easter Season

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Begins April 8

St. Paul’s will be convening Sacred Ground Circles on Monday nights at 7pm beginning on April 8. Sacred Ground is a film-and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. Participants learn to explore our conscious and unconscious biases, and think about the history of our country in new ways. All sessions are private, so participants have an opportunity to speak honestly and openly.

Over 100 people have participated in Sacred Ground at St. Paul’s. Click here to witness some of the past participants from our parish in Sacred Ground and what is has meant to them.

Sacred Ground consists of 10 sessions, held every two weeks, with video and written material to be covered in the off weeks at your leisure (provided by the Episcopal Church exclusively for Sacred Ground participants). The sessions will be offered in a hybrid (Zoom and live) format. Please contact the Rev. Erin Morey [email protected] to sign up, with any questions, or if this time does not work for you and you would like to do Sacred Ground.

NEW WEDNESDAY DATE ADDED! – We have had a great response to Sacred Ground signups, and are also adding a second Wednesday evening circle! If you would like to participate in this circle, please let Erin know right away at [email protected].

St. Paul’s 101- Easter Season

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Starts April 10, Wednesdays at 7:30PM in the Lounge

Are you new to St. Paul’s, and trying to figure out the parish? Do you want to get connected or reconnected with the church during this time? Have you been here for a while, and want to learn more about the Episcopal Church or still find yourself wondering what’s going on? Do you have questions you want to talk about? Join us for St. Paul’s 101, an overview of our parish and the Episcopal Church. This class also would serve as preparation for adults who are interested in being formally confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church. To register or for more information, contact the Rev. Noah Evans at [email protected] or at (412) 531- 7153x 11.

April 10 Nooks and Crannies tour of St. Paul’s Building

April 17 Episcopal History: It’s not just about a king’s divorce! and Theology Close to the Ground: Scripture, Tradition and Reason

April 24 Worship: The Way of Prayer is the Way of Belief

May 8 Practicing our Faith: Lay leadership in the church and the world

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Thursday, April 11, 9am to 5pm in the Conference Room

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, St. Paul’s is sponsoring the first of two Mental Health First Aid trainings. This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge — and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.


Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. Friends and family members may find it hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not receive care until it is too late. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. The training will be taught by parishioner Anita Kinsley, who is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. Training materials will be provided by St. Paul’s.

Please bring a bag lunch.

The deadline to register is Thursday, April 4.For class registration, or additional information, contact Anita Kinsley [email protected] or 215-842-1678

A second course, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, specifically addressing the needs of youth who may be experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, will follow on Saturday May 18, from 9am – 5pm. Please note these are two stand-alone classes, and you may sign up for one or both of these classes.
Community Seder at Temple Emanuel

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Sunday, April 14th 2pm at Temple Emanuel, 1250 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh 15243 –
Temple Emanuel of South Hills, in partnership with 2 For Seder, invites you to join them for a Community Passover Seder!

2 For Seder was created in 2019 by Marnie Fienberg, daughter-in-law of Joyce Fienberg who was killed in the 2018 Tree of Life shooting, to honor Joyce’s memory and approach the task of addressing anti-Semitism through openness and community-building. Temple Emanuel is honored to host 2 For Seder’s official Community Seder of 2024, featuring guest speaker Marnie Fienberg.

Join us to learn about the Jewish faith and practices surrounding Passover and get to know Temple Emanuel members who will lead your table through prayers, discussion, and any questions you may have. We will read through an easily followed Haggadah, our Seder text, and share hors d‘oeuvres, sweets, and matzah over community-building conversation. We hope this seder will provide opportunities for connection and empowerment to challenge antisemitism through education and understanding.

Please reserve your seat for this exciting, interfaith event on Temple Emanuel’s website by April 7th using this link: https://templeemanuelpgh.org/event/communityseder/. Seats are $10 per person or $80 to reserve a table for up to 9 people.

Abraham’s Table: Practice at Temple Emanuel

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Monday, April 15, 6:00 PM

Join us as St. Paul’s engages in a monthly discussion series called Abraham’s Table with the Turkish Cultural Center and Temple Emanuel. At each meeting we will share dinner, then hear a presentation with Q & A. Download the flyer to learn more, and click here or scan the QR code to register.

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Saturday, April 20 9am to 1pm

Join us for this annual sale!

Please remember to set aside items for the Parish “Attic Treasures Sale” organized by St. Paul’s Claudia Circle and taking place on April 20. We are so grateful for the donations from church members that make the sale a success by helping to raise funding for outreach programs supported by Claudia Circle. We cannot accept clothing, shoes, or electronics (TVs, computers, stereos, etc.) or large furniture. Please hold on to your items until April 14th at noon, when you can deliver them to the Undercroft. The last day/time to deliver items will be Wednesday, April 17 at 4 pm.

St. Paul’s concert Series presents Sarah Richards

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Sunday April 21, 4pm in the Sanctuary

Soprano and early music specialist Sarah Richards, with Taylor DiClemente on lute, will present historic vocal and instrumental pieces.

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Sunday, April 21 at 5:30pm, in St. Margaret’s Garden (rain location – the Undercroft)
Join us for our next LGBTQIA+ potluck! Everyone at St. Paul’s is invited for fun and fellowship as we celebrate the diversity of our faith community. To sign up to bring a dish, click here. Reach out to the Rev. Erin Morey with any questions at [email protected]!

Youth Mission Trip Car Wash

Sunday, April 28, 8:30am to noon

The summer Youth Mission Trip Car Wash fundraiser RETURNS on April 28! We’ll be in the parking lot spraying and scrubbing and vacuuming from 8:30am-noon, so keep that car dirty and help St. Paul’s high schoolers and leaders get to West Virginia this June!

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Sunday, April 28, 11am – 3pm, 900 Cedar Boulevard


Join St. Paul’s for Earth Day in Mt. Lebanon Park – Sunday, April 28, 11am – 3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with LeboGreen in Mt. Lebanon Park (near the Recreation Center), and learn about local, sustainability – minded organizations. There will be food, and activities for kids and the whole family! St. Paul’s is sponsoring, and will also be tabling at the event, so if you are interested in helping set up at 9am and spread the word about how we care for Creation, please email the Rev. Erin Morey [email protected].

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Come enjoy family fun and fellowship at St. Paul’s Family Bingo! This evening of fun will begin on 4/28 at 5:00 PM in the undercroft. Pizza will be provided. Suggested donation of $10/family. If you would like to contribute a small prize or have any questions, please contact Theodore Somes at [email protected]. Please RSVP here!

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Saturday, May 18, 9am to 5pm in the Conference Room

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, St. Paul’s is sponsoring the second of two Mental Health First Aid trainings. This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge — and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.


Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. Friends and family members may find it hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not receive care until it is too late. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. The training will be taught by parishioner Anita Kinsley, who is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. Training materials will be provided by St. Paul’s.

Please bring a bag lunch. For class registration, or additional information, contact Anita Kinsley [email protected] or 215-842-1678.

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Are you comfortable reading aloud in a language other than English? Contact Erin ([email protected]) if you’d like to participate in the Multilingual readings at our Pentecost service on Sunday, May 19 at 9:45am. You only need to read one sentence. The more languages we can feature, the better the reading will be – so even if you haven’t practiced in a while, or are a new learner, please reach out!

Pentecost Sunday

Combined worship on Sunday, May 19 at 9:45

Join us for Pentecost Sunday! Sunday, May 19. We will begin our summer combined worship at 9:45am. Please join us for this special service which will include a multi-lingual Pentecost reading and great music. There will also be a “pull out” Children’s Chapel during the service. Following the service there will be a special all parish potluck brunch.