Archive of Community Activities
Pittsburgh Adoption Support Group
The Pittsburgh Adoption Support Group meets at our church monthly. The group includes people who are waiting to adopt, are exploring the possibility of adopting or have successfully adopted. PASG is dedicated to helping prospective adoptive parents make their way through the often stressful and bewildering world of adoption. The goal of the group is to provide both insight and empathy to members, and make them realize that they are by no means alone.
Monthly speakers discuss issues relevant to adoption. Past guest speakers have included pediatricians, birth mothers, social workers, and attorneys. Members may also raise their individual concerns during open meetings or request one-on-one assistance from others in the group. One meeting a year is set aside just for those who are waiting to adopt their first child.
If you or someone you know would be interested in joining the Pittsburgh Adoption Support Group, please contact Patty Bontempo at 412-767-4250. For further details, please check our website at www.geocities.com/pghadoptsg.
World Day of Prayer
A joint celebration with other Etna community churches. March 5th, 2004.
Drama of the Cross
A community service on Good Friday, a day recognizing when Jesus was crucified. The Drama of the Cross is a re-enactment of Jesus' crucifixion with song and prayer. April 18, 2003.
Soup Supper
Fund raising event sponsored by the Sunday School Association of Etna Congregational Church. Occurs on a Saturday night in March or April.
Combined Community Service
Two combined community services with Calvert Presbyterian Church. One service takes place at Calvert Presbyterian Church and one service takes place at Etna Congregational Church. Occurs in August.
Harvest Roast Pork Dinner
Roast pork, mashed potatoes, corn, saurkraut, bread & butter, apple pie with ice cream, and a selection of drinks. In addition, a raffle for assorted gifts and a bake sale. Will be held October 15th, 2005.
Halloween Party
Come to the Etna Congregational Church basement in your costume and join us for children's games and treats for the children. The Halloween Party will be held on Saturday October 23rd, 2004.
Etna Food Bank Drive
Bags to collect non-perishable food items will be distributed in early November. Food donations will be collected a week later in November. Personal care items and cash can also be donated. All proceeds benefit the Etna Food Bank.
Annual Ruth L. Truman Thanksgiving Dinner
November 24th, 2005. In loving memory of a dedicated member of the First Congregational Church of Etna, members of the community can contact the church to reserve a seat at this delicious homemade thanksgiving dinner feast which takes place in the church community room at 2:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving meals are also available for delivery to those who cannot get to the church.
Community Thanksgiving Service
November 24th, 2005.
Etna's Light-Up Night
Stop by our Church on the evening of November 25th, 2005 for hot chocolate, children crafts, and a Carol Sing accompanied by one of our very talented organists.
Christmas Caroling
A group of people gather at Etna Congregational Church for an evening of door-to-door Christmas caroling in the Etna community.
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