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Since 2006 our Church and Community Committee has contributed financial support to this unique school in the Garfield area of the city. (709 N. Aiken Ave. to be exact). In addition, starting in 2008 we began preparing three meals per year for the students and staff and have continued this activity for the past nine […]

The Earth, The Church, You, and Me Here are some thoughts in response to last month’s newsletter article on the Earth Care church and what Sixth Presbyterian can do at home to fight global warming.  My suggestions for our House Committee and the Session: Investigate the initial cost against savings over time of a tankless […]

Session Update: Session, with our newly elected Elders met on Wednesday, the 17th of February. Since it had snowed the Saturday that officer training was planned, it was cancelled and much of the material that was to be presented then was presented at this meeting. The subjects were: What is our Financial Picture and Organizational […]

During the next three Sundays, we are all encouraged to give to One Great Hour of Sharing, for which Presbyterians throughout the denomination are encouraged to support. The offerings are divided into three parts, two of which are self-explanatory. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance monies go to victims at home and abroad of earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, and […]

During World War II, the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery was called back into active duty with the French Air Force. On July 31, 1944, while flying an unarmed observation mission, his plane was shot down by a young German flyer, and the great French writer was killed. Now, it just so happened that the […]

On Ash Wednesday , take a pause from the frenzy of life and be reminded that you are loved. Dr. Kolb will be offering ashes from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday, February 10, outside of the church at the bus stop on Forbes Avenue.

Coffee for Sale! Sixth Presbyterian is partnering with Building New Hope Coffee to sell fresh roasted coffee. 1lb Bag: $13 1lb Bag (decaffeinated): $14 (please specify ground or whole bean.) Click here to download an order form! Please place your order and payment to the church office by February 21. The coffee will be available to […]

SUP pickup at Sixth Church is Sunday, October 29 Our next Single-Use Plastic (SUP) pickup at church.is on October 29. Cliff and Nora Johnson will be there to collect your SUP. Please contact Cliff and Nora at [email protected] if you have questions. Here are some guidelines. We ask that you: 1. Wash all your SUP so […]

The Family Retreat at Camp Crestfield is scheduled for May 14-15. Sixth families are invited for a time of fun and fellowship at Camp Crestfield. Plan to arrive at Camp Crestfield at 10 a.m. Saturday and we will conclude with a casual worship service on Sunday morning.  Families will be staying in Scott Lodge and […]