Sermons
Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson challenged the congregation to confront the urgent message of the minor prophet Haggai, who preached in 520 BC during the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon. Parson emphasized that Haggai’s core critique was the people’s paralysis—prioritizing comfort (like
Sermons
Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman continued the "Spooky Sermons" series, focusing on the story of Belshazzar from the Book of Daniel. The sermon recounted how Belshazzar, a king ruling in Babylon decades after the exile of the Israelites, desecrated sacred vessels taken from the
Election Day Food Sale
Don’t forget to visit Fairhaven today it's our Election Day Food and Bake Sale! The United Women in Faith are holding their fundraiser by selling lunch and baked goods. Eat in or Take out! Spread the word....it's the best food in town! The United
Announcements
Election Day Food Sale at Fairhaven and Spencer Soup and Sandwich Sale and Spencer Bake Sale: * Event: Soup & sandwich sale at Fairhaven UMC and bake sale at Spencer UMC * Location: Fairhaven UMC / Spencer UMC * Time: Election Day - All day - until food runs out * Details: Stop by for
Mable Speicher Friends of Fairhaven Gala
Get ready for an elegant night of dining, bidding, and community support at The Mabel Speicher Friends of Fairhaven Gala Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the beautiful South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh. The evening kicks off at 6:00 P.M. with a charcuterie
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 26 2025 MP30:00/946.33795918367341× Summary In this week’s service, Rev Dylan Parson opened with a contemplative look at the quiet weight of cemeteries, noting how in Ohio towns the graves of early settlers stand as silent witnesses to a forgotten past. He drew a
Laity Sunday
Fairhaven Laity Sunday 10 19 20250:00/831.4321× Summary In this week’s service, James Campana delivered a thought-provoking sermon centered around Lady Sunday and the vital role of lay Christians in ministry. He challenged the traditional clergy-laity dichotomy prevalent in many churches, arguing that it contradicts biblical teachings
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 12 20250:00/1532.3761× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the fascinating juxtaposition of our cultural obsession with Halloween and a seeming decline in religious participation. He observed that Americans are increasingly drawn to themes of death, ghosts, and the supernatural, spending
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 10 5 20250:00/901.9681× Summary In this week's service, Rev. Peg Bowman launched a new mini-series titled "Spooky Sermons," designed to explore biblical themes related to Halloween. She addressed the common Christian debate surrounding the holiday, clarifying that while some view it
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 9 28 20250:00/1464.7441× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the story of Samson and Delilah from the Book of Judges, a narrative often overlooked in favor of more familiar biblical tales. He challenged the congregation to consider Samson not as a
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 9 21 20250:00/1216.8241× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman delivered a sermon focusing on the story of Ruth from the Bible, concluding her series on childhood stories. She emphasized that while often presented as a simple tale for children, the story of
Outreach
Summary Fairhaven United Methodist Church, located on a busy highway in Pittsburgh, recognized an opportunity to serve its community and partnered with Prevention Point Pittsburgh, an organization providing harm reduction services. Initially offering a weekly van in their parking lot for medical care and supplies, the church expanded this effort