January 5, 2025
GATHER
Today - Reset Direction
We’ll journey with the Magi who discovered they needed to return home by another path. As we mark Epiphany we will also receive a star word to guide our journey in 2024. Each word serves as a reminder of God's presence and direction in your life. Keep your word close, reflect on it throughout the year, and allow it to shape your prayers, thoughts, and actions as you grow in faith.
If you are joining us online, you can access the livestream and bulletin below.
You can also watch at a later time on our YouTube Channel or website.
9:30am Service
Bulletin
Serving Our Church Today...
Liturgist: David Henry
Ushers: Thomas Brankner, Cathy Nace, Liz Scannell, Joseph LaSpada
Nursery: Chrystie Lalor & Paige DaRocha
Communion Stewards: Amey Barnes, Spencer Holmsborg
Communion Servers: Colleen Duerr, Megan Verderamo, Dave Kelly, Wendy Morrissette, Jake Treese, Leslie Hyman, Judi Sifuentes
Today @ 10:40am
Just Love at CPC - Location: Upstairs in Vania's Office!
The Welcoming and Inclusion Task Force is dedicated to fostering a church environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all. As a committee we are committed to intentionally extending full welcome to members of the LGBTQ+ community. To further this work, we invite you to join us for a discussion opportunity TODAY. This will be a time to share your questions, concerns, hopes and ideas with members of the committee as all voices matter. We look forward to walking alongside one another as we learn, grow, and demonstrate our shared commitment to Just Love.
Sermon Series - Reset
Join us this January as we kick off our "Reset" sermon series. As we step into 2024, it's the perfect time to refresh your spirit, reset your priorities, and start anew. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, purpose, or a fresh perspective, this series is for you!
Classes for all ages resume TODAY!
Sunday School
Meet Vania in Fellowship Hall at 10:45 to head up to your meeting spaces. Together, we’ll grow in our faith and learn about the love of Jesus through stories, games, crafts, and various fun activities! Parents are always welcome in the classroom, to help or to lead! Parent pick up is at 11:30am from the classrooms!
- 3 & 4 year olds – Room 1 (Nursery)
- Kindergarten & 1st grade – Room 7 (upstairs)
- 2nd & 3rd grade – Room 5 (upstairs)
- 4th & 5th grade – Room 6 (upstairs)
- 6th-8th grade - Wolverton Building
Adult Sunday School
This Winter we will continue exploring the Book of Acts, which chronicles some of the most important events in Christian history: the coming of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the early church, the scattering of Jesus’s disciples across the known world, and more. Come and grow with us - come and go as you are able.
Children & Youth
Sunday Funday
Sunday Fundays are special days just for 4th & 5th graders with a “youth group” feel. We meet the first Sunday of each month from 11:30-12:30 for fellowship, fun, & faith-based activities!
Minute to Win it New Year's Challenge - TODAY!
You’ll have one minute to complete hilarious and fun tasks using everyday items. Can you beat the clock and win the challenge? There will be plenty of laughs, surprises, and a chance to show off your skills! Come join the fun, bring your friends, and see who can take home the title of Minute to Win It Champion!
CHAOS
Chaos is our Youth Ministry programming that happens outside of the “normal” Sunday School hours. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month for fun, friends, food, and of course, Jesus!. Middle Schoolers gather from 5:30 - 6:30pm and High Schoolers from 7:00 - 8:00pm.
MS & HS: TODAY!
A new year is here and together we will be reflecting on what God has done in our lives over the past year.
Joy Scouts
As we ease into the New Year, add these opportunities to your calendar if you can! Reach out to Abby @ adougherty160@gmail.com
Tabby’s Place Cat Sanctuary 1/11/25 1-2pm
Bingo @ Independence Manor 2/9/25 2-3pm
Adults
Ted Talks Theology - January 13!
We'll watch or listen to a popular Ted Talk and follow this with a discussion geared towards making connections between the content of the Ted Talk and our lives as Christians.
January 13 - Brain Stevenson - We Need to Talk about an Injustice
Great Discussions - Faith, Life, and Today's Big Topics 6-730pm
Join us for thought-provoking discussions on the important issues shaping our world today. From AI and its impact on faith, to recycling, social justice, and how to live out your values in the modern world, we’ll explore a variety of topics that matter. These conversations will inspire deeper reflection, challenge perspectives, and offer fresh insights into how we navigate our faith in today’s rapidly changing world. This dinner and conversation group is open to everyone - Come with your questions, ideas, and an open heart as we grow together!
January 16th
Topic: The truth about plastics and recycling
Calendar
Want to Help with Worship?
There are many ways to serve during worship. Several of these opportunities have sign ups included below. If you know of something else you'd like to do, perhaps help with AV, the children's conversation or with music, please reach out directly to Tracey. There is always a place for you.
Elders & Deacons
Elders
Amey Barnes ● ameyt@comcast.net
Larry Boyd ● lboyd928@gmail.com
Colleen Duerr ● cpduerr@mac.com
Dave Kelly ● dlsh27@comcast.net
Tina Little ● 3c.lady@gmail.com
Emmaline Morano ●emmaline.dipace@gmail.com
Paul Morrissette ● pmorrissette@gmail.com
Caleb Schlegel ● calebschlegel@yahoo.com
Judi Sifuentes ● jeharney@hotmail.com
Megan Verderamo ● methomasnj2@yahoo.com
Jake Treese ● jaketreese7@gmail.com
Clerk of Session - Linda Schipmann-Pustai ● lindaschipmann@hotmail.com
Deacons
Julie Baldassare (Bl-Bu,V,Z)●juliechristine1118@gmail.com
Robin Carver (P) ● robinphillipscarver@gmail.com
Abby Dougherty (G,H) ● adougherty160@gmail.com
Dick Farrell (L) ● dfarrell@cedarrisk.com
Adrienne Hodulik(D) ● hoduliks@comcast.net
Spencer Holmsborg (E,F,W) ● sholmsborg@gmail.com
Leslie Hyman (I,J,K) ● Lhyman328@gmail.com
Lee Longell (Q,R,T)) ● llongell@yahoo.com
Wendy Morrissette (A,C,N,O) wmorrissette@gmail.com
Barbara Pearson (Ba-Bi) barbarajpearson@hotmail.com
Ellen Piccolo (M) ellenpiccolo99@gmail.com
Jim Pustai (S) ● RUcuzinjim@msn.com
The letters next to deacon names indicate which members of the congregation are part of their flock. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your deacon at any time.
Church Staff
Pastor - Rev. Dr. Tracey Henry ● 412.592.5783
thenry@clintonpresbyterian.net
Director of Music Ministries
Ted Brancato/tbrancato@clintonpresbyterian.net
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Vania Stevenson/vstevenson@clintonpresbyterian.net
Office & Communications Manager
Ali Miller/office@clintonpresbyterian.net
Preschool Director
Adrienne Hodulik/ahodulik@clintonpresbyterian.net
Facilities Coordinator
Zach Morano/zmorano@clintonpresbyterian.net
Accountant/Mike Kirsch
Cleaning Services/Maribel Hernandez