Upcoming Events

Feb. 25-March 2

There are not upcoming events during this time.

March 3 and Beyond

Women Ministers and Boundaries The International Association of Women Ministers Western Pennsylvania Chapter invites women students of the Seminary for dinner and conversation Thurs., March 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Basfield Dining Room. Discussion theme is “Women Ministers and Boundaries” and topics include family issues, information sharing, perceptions, and expectations. Student dinner expenses will be paid for by IAEM. RSVP to Jean Henderson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Linda Miller-Pretz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Becoming a Pastor While Being Yourself: A Discussion Group on Pastoral Identity Join the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute and the PTS Student Association for these upcoming lectures. "Owning Your Call: Growing into Your Unique Pastoral Identity" March 20; "Free to Wonder: Uncertainty and the Pastoral Role - What if I don’t have all the answers?" April 17; and "A Sacred Trust: Boundaries in Pastoral Care" May 15. Events are held Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Contact Melanie Kim with questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

UM Cabinet Intereviews The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Church Cabinet interviews will be held Thurs., March 22 from 9:15 a.m - 4:00 p.m. in the Knox Room. Students are invited to a group lunch at 12:00 p.m. in the Basfield Dining Room. The signup sheet is posted on the United Methodist bulletin board across from the mailroom. All UM students are encouraged to sign up for these interviews!

COM and Interview Workshop PCUSA students are invited Thurs., March 22 at 6:00 p.m. to Dining Room 1 for the COM and interview workshop. You've interfaced with CPM, now hear from members of the Committee on Ministry of the Pittsburgh Presbytery. To help you prepare for your PNC or APNC  interviews, hear from experts who serve on interviews and get tips on how to best present yourself. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

WMI Conference Join WMI for their biannual mission conference "Relevant Church in a Changing World" March 23-24. This year's keynote speakers include the Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, director of Presbyterian World Mission; Dr. John Azumah, professor of world mission and Islam at Columbia Theological Seminary; and Chris Haw, emergent church leader and co-author of the book Jesus for President. Check the WMI website (www.worldmissioninitiative.org) for more details. Online registration is available on the website as well. PTS students must register, but can attend for FREE!

PIF Workshop Join Professor Barnes for this important workshop on PIFs, Thurs., March 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Basfield Dining Room. Now is the time for you to work on your Personal Information Form (PIF),
which will serve as your resume as you look to pursue your next “call”.  RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Executive Presbyter Interviews on Campus A group of Executive Presbyters from the PCUSA will be on campus Sat., March 31, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to interview students on track to graduate this May. This will be a fabulous chance to explore pastoral opportunities and share who you are in a low pressure atmosphere. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .