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Month: January 2024

Neighbors in the Doctor of Ministry Program

Posted on January 30, 2024January 29, 2024 by ptsblog

I heard a knock at the front door of our house we had just moved into in Sewickley, Pa. We had moved from Franklin, Tenn., and were grieving the familiar of what we had left and were apprehensive about what we might find in this new place. I opened the door to see a woman…

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International Student Brings Warmth and Light

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by ptsblog

Pittsburgh  is known for its cold and cloudy winters. But on even the grayest, dreariest days here, the Rev. Natoya Thomas-Smith’s warm and sunny disposition shines through it all. A native of Jamaica, Natoya admits she misses the sun and beaches of home, in addition to her deep connection to the environment and people of…

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Fellowship for Undergraduates Reflection: Visiting the Mexican War Streets

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by ptsblog

As a 2023 participant in the Miller Summer Youth Institute’s Fellowship for Undergraduates Program, I can say that one of the fantastic parts about the fellowship is how much time we spent experiencing the different parts of the city of Pittsburgh. One such day was when we went on a tour of the Mexican War…

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