This week Mt. Lebanon UMC continues to offer two messages: A podcast meditation from Pastor Tom A streaming video of Pastor Tom with music from BJ Collins. Due to the Pennsylvania stay at home order, the video stream format was adjusted to do our part to #FlattenTheCurve. We invite you to share these experiences with […]
Year: 2020
From Our Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi: Join in Noon Prayer Today, 3/25
I greet you in the name and love of Jesus Christ. I urge all United Methodists in Western Pennsylvania to respond to the invitation we have received from the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Pope Francis to join in the Lord’s Prayer on Wednesday, March 25th at noon. Let us take this opportunity as siblings in Christ to […]
A Message for the Children from Pastor Tom and Sophie the Cat
In this short video Pastor Tom Strandburg talks to the children of the congregation about how our friends can bring us joy in these isolated times – even our cat friends.
Sunday School From Home
Week of March 22 It’s week two of our Sunday School From Home program. Attached are Sunday School ideas for this week, with activities appropriate for a variety of ages including adults. You can forward this on to your adult groups and anyone else in or out of the church that you think will enjoy […]
March 22, 2020, Online Worship Experiences
Join Us Online for Worship
Sunday, March 22 You are invited to join us for worship online on Sunday, March 22nd. Scott Miller and I have worked with B.J. Collins, his team, and Kirk Lowe to record two online worship resources — The Gathering YouTube video, and the Sermon Podcast. The Gathering worship video will be accessible via a link and the Sermon Podcast will […]
Doing the Good
To Our Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Family, We would like to provide some support to people who for one reason or another may be unable to get out and pick up groceries, prescriptions, or other necessities of life. If you are in need, or simply desire a phone call from a church member, please let […]
A Pastoral Letter to God’s People
from Rev. Thomas Q. Strandburg Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church March 20, 2020 Grace, mercy, and peace to you in the name of God, Our Father, and Our Lord Jesus Christ! Amid these challenging times when I am prevented from being present with you in person, I take this opportunity to communicate with you via […]
40acts: The Lent Generosity Challenge
Wondering how to stay connected during this time of physical distancing? Join in an electronic Lenten devotional with Christian Education Director Kim Rhoton and some members of the Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study group. This devotion was chosen because of its focus on generosity during Lent. Participation requires you to have the YouVersion Bible App on […]
Sunday School From Home
During these challenging times, church members, friends and families are not able to meet together at the church for Sunday School. Christian Education Director Kim Rhoton has come up with an idea to remedy that – how about if the church brings Sunday School to you? Each week Kim will provide the story that would […]