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The Promise of Pentecost

Posted on June 2, 2025May 29, 2025 by ptsblog
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A Celebration of God’s Faithfulness The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word pentēcostē, the feminine form of the word meaning “fiftieth,” as in “the fiftieth day” (hē pentēcostē hēmera). The festival was also called the “Feast of Weeks” (Exodus 34:22; Deuturonomy 16:9–10) because it was observed seven weeks (= a week of weeks) after…

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Praying for the Global Church

Posted on May 27, 2025 by ptsblog
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Whenever I return home to India, I am always asked questions about the church in the United States— questions such as, “How many Christians are there in the city you live in?” and “How is church attendance in the U.S.?” In fact, I get similar questions from friends in the U.S. inquiring about Christians in…

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Lives of Faith and Service: Distinguished Alums of 2025

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by ptsblog
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At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s 2025 Alumnae/i Days gathering, four alums were honored for their work and recognized as this year’s distinguished alumnae/i. Here, meet these alums and discover the ways in which they each apply their unique gifts to serve God and neighbor. Return in June to meet the 2025 Fred McFeely Rogers Awardee for…

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