Current Happenings
Upcoming events
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ADVENT AT CROSS ROADS
Advent Week 4 Light in the Darkness Service - Thursday, December 19 Join us at 7:30 pm as we create a space to feel not so jolly at Christmastime. In this service, we will remember those we have lost, sing songs of comfort for our mental health challenges, and hear the hope of Scripture. Children's Christmas Program - December 21 Parents are you looking for a couple of hours to get those last minutes things done before Christmas? We have the solution!! Bring your children to our Children's Christmas Program on Saturday, December 21st from 10 am - 1 pm. Your child(ren) can come for an exciting time of a Bible story, crafts, games, snacks and lunch. During their time with us the children will learn how to use bells to make beautiful music. We will ask you to come back promptly at 1 pm and join us in our Sanctuary as the children will put on a musical show using the bells. Following the musical show, we ask that you join us in Fellowship Hall for light refreshments. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. Regular Worship Service - Sunday, December 22 Join us at 10:00 am for the fourth Sunday of Advent. At this service, Pastor Lindsay will preach on Mary's visit with Elizabeth. Following worship join us for Fellowship Hour hosted by the Hughes Family as their Christmas gift to our congregation. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 LIVE NATIVITY AT BOTH SERVICES. FAMILY SERVICE - 4:00 PM Join us for this special family-friendly worship service, where we will experience the joy of the story of the Christ child through the eyes of children. Nursery is provided. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion and the lighting of candles in this worship service. TRADITIONAL SERVICE - 9:00 PM Join us for this traditional worship service with our sanctuary choir, bell choir, and other special music traditions. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion and the lighting of candles in this worship service. First Sunday of Christmastide - Sunday, December 29 Join us for worship at 10:00 am for First Sunday of Christmastide. Pastor Lindsay will officiate over a baptism, and worship will be led by our Director of Christan Education Ben Little and our Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Student Intern, Jakob Harmon. Join us following worship for a special Fellowship Hour in honor of the baptism. Saturday Bible School - January 4 Attention Parents... Saturday Bible School will meet again on Saturday, January 4th for children Preschool through 5th grade. We will meet at the church from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. During Saturday Bible School the kids will learn a Bible story, do crafts, play games, sing songs, have a snack and eat lunch together. Registration is now open, please us the QR code located in the Children's & Family section of this website to register. Registrations will close on December 30. |
ongoing groups & Gatherings
Youth Group (September to May)
Sundays | 5-7 p.m.
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us weekly for Youth Group! Dinner is provided.
Kingdom Kids (September to May)
Sundays | During worship
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to join Director of Christian Education, Ben Little, during worship for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Faith Works (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check here for news on upcoming Faith Works Classes.
Choirs
The Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir, and Children/Youth Choir are rehearsing! Please contact Debbie Broker, Director of Music, if you are interested in contributing to any of the choirs.
Bell Choir
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Choir Loft
Sanctuary Choir
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Choir Room
Children/Youth Choir
Sundays immediately following worship in the Choir Room
The children's choir welcomes children in grades kindergarten and up. Kindergarteners do need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult in order to attend.
Prayer Warriors
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. beginning October 7. Please email Patty Kyslinger to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
Sundays | 5-7 p.m.
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us weekly for Youth Group! Dinner is provided.
Kingdom Kids (September to May)
Sundays | During worship
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to join Director of Christian Education, Ben Little, during worship for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Faith Works (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check here for news on upcoming Faith Works Classes.
Choirs
The Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir, and Children/Youth Choir are rehearsing! Please contact Debbie Broker, Director of Music, if you are interested in contributing to any of the choirs.
Bell Choir
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Choir Loft
Sanctuary Choir
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Choir Room
Children/Youth Choir
Sundays immediately following worship in the Choir Room
The children's choir welcomes children in grades kindergarten and up. Kindergarteners do need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult in order to attend.
Prayer Warriors
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. beginning October 7. Please email Patty Kyslinger to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
Communications deadlines
Epistle and Bulletin Deadline: Wednesdays at noon
Cross Roads Connections Deadline: The Second Wednesday of each month for the next issue.
Please send information to Nicole Reinhart at the church office at crossroadsmonroeville@gmail.com. Questions? Call the church office at 412-372-2226.
Cross Roads Connections Deadline: The Second Wednesday of each month for the next issue.
Please send information to Nicole Reinhart at the church office at crossroadsmonroeville@gmail.com. Questions? Call the church office at 412-372-2226.