CPCBA: An inclusive North Boroughs faith community
Heather leads us in song at the beginning of her first sermon as our new pastor.
We spent a day working at the Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden in Bellevue. Produce goes to the North Hills Community Outreach.
Don and Heather offer communion.
Our kids love to have a good time.
Our love for music shows up during our annual Jazz Fest on the front lawn.
Tim guided several large pieces of donated furniture up a series of steps to the home of a newly arrived Afghan family.
Larry sings a prelude, with Dutch providing accompaniment on piano.
We love to chat on the front lawn -- stop by when you see us out!
Games on the front lawn -- one of our favorite activities.
People of all ages join us for Sunday morning worship.
WHO ARE WE?
The answer is in our name. We’re Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, and our community includes all who yearn to explore faith and what it calls us to do for all of our neighbors. We invite everyone to ‘Come just as you are… become the person you were created to be.’
Our services begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. All are welcome to join us in person or on livestream.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPCBA?
SEE OUR FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
What have we been up to? Here’s a look.
Susan's term as our interim pastor came to an end on Sunday, Sept. 8. Chris showed the church's appreciation by presenting Susan with a picture of the church, and statement of thanks from session.
We were thrilled to hear and see the choir again when Sunday morning worship services returned to the Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Tim asked the entire congregation to help sing the chancel choir anthem on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Our front lawn was packed with people enjoying great music and food. Proceeds from this year's event benefited Foundation HOPE.
Pecas, a volunteer therapy dog for Foundation HOPE's grief support groups, hangs out and enjoys the music.
Pastor Susan led us in prayer before the event got underway. Proceeds from this year's event benefited Foundation HOPE.
Brian helps out in the kitchen.
Tim played keyboards with the band. Proceeds from this year's event benefited Foundation HOPE.
Tarra add beautiful vocals to a number of songs. Proceeds from this year's event benefited Foundation HOPE.
Misaq invited us to join several family members and friends from Afghanistan, who'd prepared a wonderful meal.
Misaq invited us to join several family members and friends from Afghanistan, who'd prepared a wonderful meal.
Several of us moved furniture Marti donated to our friends arriving from Afghanistan.
Several of us moved furniture Marti donated to our friends arriving from Afghanistan.
We watched little Leeda's baptism while parents Tarra and Andrii and grandparents looked on.
We welcome Tarra as a new member.
A procession of children brought flowers into the sanctuary to start the service.
Linda partakes of communion, with Susan service.
Don built a fire to keep us warm
Young and old bow their heads together on Easter Sunday.
Michael and Chris serve by intinction.
Cassie leads this part of the service.
It’s our tradition that children perform this duty.
Pastor Susan leads Communion.
Music has always been one of our strong traditions.
We’re grateful for the support of our members and the community.
We love seeing families with children in our sanctuary.
Mitzi partakes, with Judy and Bruce offering the elements.
Tad, Brooke and Larry catch up after a worship service in the sanctuary.
Tim fills the sanctuary with music during worship.
Barbara is at her usual duties, coordinating offering and counting those in attendance.
Cassie traditonally leads this part of the service.
Chris greets Patti, Ashley and Frank.
Mark steps up as Steve and Susan serve.
Light poured into the sanctuary for our Sunday morning service on Feb. 25, 2024.
As she does every week, Barb carefully counts those in attendance.
All family members step up to care for the youngest during Sunday morning services.
Moms provide needed assistance.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
“Joseph” grows pensive.
“Mary” holds her new baby.
Cassie directs from the wings.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
Moms provide needed assistance.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
Children of all ages brought us joy on this day.
Thanks to everyone who attended and to those who helped out.
We received seven wonderful new confirmands on Sunday.
Janet greets one of the family members we’re working with.
Members of the Men’s Group delivered donated furniture to immigrant families from Nicaragua and Afghanistan.
Don and Misaq confirm deliver instructions before delivering donated furniture to families from Nicaragua and Afghanistan.
Families decorated our Christmas tree after Sunday services.
Don got us started by attaching the lowest branches.
Brooke and Jessie sort the branches.
Len and Michael fluff out the branches.
Mary chats with Ron and Larry.
Chloe and Larry were the two brave souls who worked on the upper part of the tree.
Misaq Mohammadi, right, and his wife Zainab discuss their journey from Afghanistan to the U.S. during a Sunday discussion. Our Men’s Group has partnered with Misaq to help members of Pittsburgh’s Afghan community.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.