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Pittsburgh Seminary’s Distinguished Alums of 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by ptsblog
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At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s 2026 Alumnae/i Days gathering, five alums were honored for their work and recognized as this year’s distinguished alumnae/i. Below, meet these alums and discover the ways in which they each apply their unique gifts to serve God and neighbor. Hear each awardee speak about their work in the video below, or…

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Called to Preach, Called to Lead—Ministering For Such a Time as This

Posted on March 27, 2026 by ptsblog
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The Rev. Dr. Patrice Fowler-Searcy ’13/’24 is the first Black woman to chair Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Board of Directors. Prior to assuming this role, Patrice served the Board for 12 years in a number of capacities, including vice chair during Sandy Lamb’s leadership, chair of the governance committee, and member of the Executive and Student…

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With All Your Heart, Soul, and Strength—Jo Ann Griffith’s Legacy

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by ptsblog
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Above: Bethel Evangelical Secondary School, a school in Dembidolo, Ethiopia operated by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus and supported in part by the PC(USA). “Then children were being brought to [Jesus] in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them, but Jesus…

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