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Author: Judy Pastor

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Podcast about the ministry of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

19 Episodes
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Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance.  Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pmFriday, April 19, 7:30 pmSaturday, April 20, 2:00 pmCommunity Theatre Players website:https://bactp.com/
North Boros Beat cross over episode.Guest host, Susann Schneider, talks with Chris Skerlong about the many services provided by the Salvation Army right here in the Boros.  Learn more about the organization behind the bell ringers and what happens to the coins in the kettle.  Salvation Army - North Boroughs Worship and Service Centerhttps://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/north-boroughs/Prior podcast episode with Tylar Melfihttps://www.buzzsprout.com/341180/9009044
Today, Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation, about the many opportunities during the Fall Season.  Kids Club Trip to Simmons FarmSaturday, October 14, 11 am$18/personTrunk or Treat - CPCBA Lawn and Parking LotSaturday, October 21, 4-7 PMOutdoor Movie Night - CPCBA LawnIt’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!Friday, October 27, 6 PMMore information:Cassie@cpcba.orgWebsite:CPCBA.org
Former Woodland UP and CPCBA member, Betty Haughin, is still in contact with many here in our congregation.  She is turning 100 on August 30.  This episode is from 2019 on North Boros Beat.  Listen to Betty’s recollections of Ben Avon and her ChitChat column in The Citizen.
At the church picnic held on the lawn, we talk with adults and kids of the congregation to hear their thoughts on Community Church and their hopes for its future.  
Today we talk with Cassie Semler, CPCBA Director of Faith Formation, about all that is happening with our church’s children and youth.  And we learn about this year’s very unique Vacation Bible School - Bible on Broadway.  Sign up for Bible on Broadway - June 26-30, 5-7 PM, at the churchhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnQO9cKycJSp669q3SOZRVV01jlVVjKVq_IZlUMGM1R8aYMQ/viewform?usp=send_formCassie’s email for questions:Cassie@cpcba.orgChurch Website:http://cpcba.squarespace.com/
Today, we talk with Jennifer Bett of the Community Theatre Players (CTP) about their latest production, “One Stoplight Town”.   This unique play portrays a small close knit town, similar to our own North Boroughs.  Find out more about this FREE production (donations accepted), held at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue (please use side entrance).  Dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 27-29.  Doors open at 7: the play begins at 7:30.  Come early, enjoy a dessert and visit with North Boroughs neighbors.  No reservations a needed or accepted - just come on down.Community Theatre Players website:https://bactp.com/
Today we talk with CPCBA member, Andy Theobald, and Lucy Ha, Avonworth Exchange Student who is staying with the Theobald family this year.  This podcast is also posted for the North Boros Beat but the Hill By The River version features Lucy discussing her experience at CPCBA.  That content is around 15:00.  Please get to know Lucy and how she has quickly adapted to her new city!
Pastor Donna Giver-Johnston talks about the last 10 years at Community Church and about the future for both her and the congregation.  She will begin a new position at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in January.
Today Judy talks to Addison Schmitt about her journey to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and to her new position at Community Church.  A native of the state of Virginia, Addison tells us the back story of her name.  
Today we talk with Hannah Eyler Dearborn of Community Theatre Players about their new comedy production, Southern Fried Funeral.  The play will be performed at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon on October 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm.Website:https://bactp.com/Tickets:https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/bactp/buy-tixFacebook:Community Theatre Players
Today, Judy talks with Cassie Semler, who recently joined CPCBA as Director of Faith Formation.  Cassie tells us of her journey so far and her plans for Faith Formation activities across all generations of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.
We talk with Tylar Melfi of the North Boros Salvation Army Worship and Service Center about about the event, A Dance With The World II, which will be held September 10.  This event, which focuses on the.music and food of Native American people, was  held last year at Avalon Park and was a success with young and old alike.  Tylar discusses his Native American background, the history of the area and how events like this help to bring us all together.  Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Salvation-Army-North-Boroughs-Worship-and-Service-Center-632100047412847/
Today we talk with one of our sabbatical pastors, Rev. Susan Rothenberg.  We learn about her journey to the seminary and her calls to ministry.  Email us at hillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.comCommunity Presbyterian Church of Ben  Avon Websitehttp://cpcba.squarespace.com/
We talk with Chris Skerlong, CPCBA Clerk of Session, and Mark Shannon, Emsworth UP long time member, about the intertwining histories of the Presbyterian churches of Ben Avon and Emsworth.  (This is an episode of the North Boros Beat Podcast.)
Learn about another Ben Avon Church and it’s ties to CPCBA.  Jacob is Mary Witul’s nephew.  Note this is cross posted with the North Boros Beat podcast.
Pastor Donna talks about Sabbatical plans for both herself and for the congregation.  And she throws in a little Harry Potter …Questions or comments?  Email us atHillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.comChurch Website:http://cpcba.squarespace.com/Podcast Website:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1963373
Today we talk about the children’s time during the Sunday service with Pastor Donna and its importance to the life of the church.Comments, questions or suggestions, email us atHillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.com
This is a temporary episode!!  I am putting this here so the folks involved with the Brent Dugan Series can listen to it without dealing with permissions, passwords, etc.  It will be a part of the upcoming series on Brent that Steve Mellon, myself and a few others are working on.  
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