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Melody and Memory: the role sacred music plays in nursing home ministry

Posted on June 26, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog
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When I graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s MDiv/MSW program in 2005, theology and sacred music was not something that I had thought much about. I love music. But considering how it would be a part of my ministry was really not something that I had been challenged with during the course of my studies. I…

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Why Detroit?

Posted on June 19, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog
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What was the Presbyterian Church thinking when they decided to have the 221st General Assembly in Detroit, MI? Of all places! (As you’ll recall, the last Assembly was held in beautiful Pittsburgh, PA. Just sayin’.) Haven’t they seen the news? Don’t they read the papers? Don’t they know Detroit’s a warzone? Dangerous? Hopeless? Several friends…

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Improving Ministry: What can we learn from Superheroes?

Posted on June 12, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Whether you live in Washington D.C. or Washington Pa., there are cultural concerns that impact you. Superheroes find a way to reflect that. Don’t believe me? Consider this: Feel like the rapid pace of technology has passed you by? Talk to Captain America. What do we fear about the division between the 99% and the…

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