Current Happenings
Upcoming events
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CHOIR RETURNS - SEPTEMBER 18 The Bell Choir and Sanctuary Choir will resume rehearsals Thursday evening September 18th. New singers and ringers are welcome! The bell choir rehearses at 6:30 pm and the sanctuary choir at 7:30 pm. For more information concerning choir please contact Debbie at Dbroker109@comcast.net. CHILDREN'S CHOIR Our Children's Choir is for school age students who have completed Kindergarten through junior high. We rehearse following worship from September to May. If you would like to join the Children's Choir please contact our Director Debbie Broker at Dbroker109@comcast.net. LYDIA CIRCLE - SEPTEMBER 22 The Lydia Circle Bible study begins on Monday, September 22 from 10:00 - 11:30. We will meet every second Monday except December until May. This year's study is "Heaven" by Jennifer Rothschild and is a video and book study. Books are $12.00 and are available in the church office. Questions please contact Lucille at ljenkins@jeepday.us WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION BABY SHOWER - SEPTEMBER 28 Please join the Cross Roads Women's Association on Sunday, September 28, for their annual Baby Shower which benefits the babies served by East Liberty Family Health Care Center. Here is the center's wish list: digital thermometers, board books, onesies - sizes newborn to 12 months, sleepers - sizes newborn to 12 months (no other clothing needed), hats for newborns, baby quilts and afghans (no receiving blankets), newborn booties, newborn size diapers, baby wipes, and large size gift bags (this makes things easier to carry the items home - as most moms ride the bus or walk). PLEASE - DO NOT PURCHASE ANY BATHING OR SKIN CARE PRODUCT AND NO LARGE ITEMS OR USED EQUIPMENT ARE ACCEPTED! NOAH - OCTOBER 24 Travel with the Mission and Outreach Committee of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church to Amish Country in Lancaster PA to see the 30th Anniversary of NOAH. The cost is $235 per adult and $189 per child ages 3 to 12. Money is due by - September 20th Cost includes - Round-trip transportation from Monroeville, PA with bathroom on board and electrical outlets in every row with wifi, stop to Kitchen Kettle Village for shopping, admission to Sight and Sound Theatres for Noah, and Full Course Amish Dinner. For questions and hot to sign up, please contact Linda Kelley at 412-607-7624. THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM - DECEMBER 5 & 6 Our gift to our community as we depict the story of Jesus' birth in a very visual and dramatic fashion. Save the Date for this exciting and annual event. CROSS ROADS PRESCHOOL and KDO The Cross Roads Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2025-26 school year. Whether your child has just turned 3 and you are looking to get them started in an educational fun and safe setting, or they missed the September 1 cutoff date for kindergarten, or would benefit from another year of readiness before going to kindergarten? We have the perfect classes for you. Spaces are limited, if interested please contact Kelley Rupchak at crossroadspreschooldirector@gmail.com or call 412-372-6836. Kids Day Out (KDO) is seeking energetic and nurturing staff members to join our team! Help us continue our mission of providing a fun, safe, and enriching learning experience for young children. In this role, you'll support the implementation of age-appropriate actvities and lesson plans that foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. If you have a heart for kids and want to make a positive impact -- even just a few hours a week -- we'd love to hear from you! The Preschool and KDO are in need of lunch helpers and baby snugglers. Pick your day, once a week, once a month, whatever! We appreciate all the support and extra hands. We can use help with cutting some crafts, helping this way gives the teachers a break too! Please send an email to our Director Kelly Rupchak at crossroadspreschooldirector@gmail.com or call her at 412-372-6836 EVENTS COMING SOON September - Peacemaking Sunday - 9/28 October - World Communion Sunday - 10/5 Mission and Outreach CPR Class November - Saturday Bible School -11/01 Commitment Sunday - 11/16 Hanging of the Greens Sunday - 11/30 December - Journey To Bethlehem - 12/05-12/06 Gift of the Fourth Wiseman - 12/07 Mission and Outreach - Cookie Sale -12/13 Children's Christmas Program -12/20 Christmas Eve Services - 12/24 (4 pm & 9 pm) (PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH OF THESE EVENTS) |
ongoing Church happenings and groups
CHOIR (ADULT AND CHILDREN)
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.
CRAFT AND CHAT
Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10 AM
Place: 1st Floor Conference Room
FAITH WORKS (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check our "Education" section of this website for more details of what is happening in Faith Works.
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.
LUNCH BUNCH
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month.
This group meets and goes to a local restaurant for food and fellowship.
Interested: Contact the church office to find out what restaurant this month and to sign-up.
LYDIA CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY (September through May)
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00 am
Place: Church Parlor
Please check the Women's Association tab of this website for more information details
PRAYER WARRIORS
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. Please email pkshamrock@comcast.net to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
SEWING CIRCLE
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 -11:30 am.
Place: 1st Floor Conference Room
This group meets to sew and make baby quilts. Don't know how to sew no worries, come and find out how you can help. Questions, please email ljenkins@jeepday.us
SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP
Meets: When scheduled (look for details in our Current Happenings section of this website)
Place: Church Parlor
Interested: contact email PeterC@windstream.net
YOGA
Meets: Monday at 7:00 PM
Place: Fellowship Hall
Interested: email sslomeo@aol.com
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.
CRAFT AND CHAT
Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10 AM
Place: 1st Floor Conference Room
FAITH WORKS (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check our "Education" section of this website for more details of what is happening in Faith Works.
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.
LUNCH BUNCH
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month.
This group meets and goes to a local restaurant for food and fellowship.
Interested: Contact the church office to find out what restaurant this month and to sign-up.
LYDIA CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY (September through May)
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00 am
Place: Church Parlor
Please check the Women's Association tab of this website for more information details
PRAYER WARRIORS
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. Please email pkshamrock@comcast.net to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
SEWING CIRCLE
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 -11:30 am.
Place: 1st Floor Conference Room
This group meets to sew and make baby quilts. Don't know how to sew no worries, come and find out how you can help. Questions, please email ljenkins@jeepday.us
SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP
Meets: When scheduled (look for details in our Current Happenings section of this website)
Place: Church Parlor
Interested: contact email PeterC@windstream.net
YOGA
Meets: Monday at 7:00 PM
Place: Fellowship Hall
Interested: email sslomeo@aol.com
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 administrativeassistant@crossroadspresbyterian.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 administrativeassistant@crossroadspresbyterian.com. Questions? Call the church office at 412-372-2226.