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Mission Trips Available through B.A.M.

Burnamwood Appalachian Ministry (Burnamwood Camp and Conference Center, Irvine, Kentucky) offers a hassle-free mission trip for youth directors and a chance for youth to open their eyes to extreme poverty in America. Spots are still open, but filling up fast! Visit the camp website at burnamwood.net or e-mail the Rev. Pete Jones at info@burnamwood.net for more information.

Free Breakfast!

Crossroads Church (325 N. Highland Ave., across from Home Depot) offers free breakfast Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Crossroads Cafe. Contact the church at 412-719-5548 or www.crossroadsumc.org.

Adult Bereavement Group

Join Forbes Hospice and Villa St. Joseph the third Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Villa St. Joseph Nursing Home (1030 State St., Baden) for an adult bereavement group. The meetings are held in first floor administrative conference room. RSVP to Kevin Henry at 412-325-7251 or 1-800-381-8080.

Music for the Spirit

Hear Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 Sat., June 12 at 8:00 p.m. at Heinz Hall. Join others at 7:00 for a special Concert Prelude featuring a distinguished panel of spiritual leaders including Bishop David Zubik, Rabbi Aaron Bisno, and PSO Music Director Manfred Honeck, moderated by the Rev. Paul Johnston. In the lobby, learn more about Mahler's life through board exhibits from the International Gustav Mahler Society in Vienna. To purchase discounted tickets call 412-392-4819 and mention code 13660.

Donate Blood

Join this historic, festive, and family-friendly celebration event at Heinz Field on Sun., June 13 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. as the community gathers to share faith and share life. Free parking is available in Gold Lot 1A. Those donating blood will also enjoy a Heinz Field Tour. Schedule an appointment to donate at this drive by calling 412-209-7010 or visit
www.centralbloodbank.org. Schedule through "My Personal Donation History". Search for
the drive by date, group name (Sharing Faith Sharing Life), or sponsor code (G051).This event is sponsored by the Christian, Hindu, Islamic, and Jewish religious communities of Greater Pittsburgh. Event flier

Night of Comedy

The House of Manna presents "A Night of Comedy and Performances" at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture (980 Liberty Ave.), Sat., June 19. Call 412-258-2700 for more information. The House of Manna is led by the Rev. Eugene Blackwell '05.

Study Homiletics at Oxford in August

Join Dr. Joel Gregory from Georgetown College as he travels to Regents Park College, Oxford to teach homiletics. Identical sessions run Aug. 10-13 and Aug. 17-20. Learn more online.