 No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We're part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our own community who need them - and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world.
This year's Pittsburgh East CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 beginning at Waverly Presbyterian Church. Registration begins at 1PM Walk begins at 2PM 1.5 mile and 4-mile courses are available 25% of what is raised goes back to the local hunger work of Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM), a four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator, that has served the community of Wilkinsburg for over 55 years. WCM currently provides both a storefront and a mobile pantry, serving people at 7 locations, to better reach our hungry neighbors. Please join us in the fight against hunger. The steps we take and funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others.  Two Congregations. One Border. A Shared Journey of Faith.
This fall, First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (FPCE) and Waverly Presbyterian Church are uniting our hearts, resources, and prayers to form a historic, combined delegation. From October 31 to November 6, 2026, twenty participants from our sister Pittsburgh congregations will journey together to the U.S.–Mexico border for an immersive mission partnership with Frontera de Cristo in Douglas, Arizona, and Agua Prieta, Sonora. Frontera de Cristo is a binational Presbyterian ministry that builds bridges of relationship, understanding, and hope across borders. Rather than just "doing mission for" a community, this trip centers on mutual encounter, listening, and walking alongside vulnerable populations. 🌟 Our Mission & Impact By supporting this delegation, you are directly funding a journey focused on deep relationship-building and humanitarian support. While at the border, our team will:
💰 Where Your Donation Goes The baseline cost to send an individual delegate is roughly $1,300, which covers round-trip airfare, airport transportation, modest lodging, translation services, and three meals a day. Through individual participant deposits, church mission committees, and regional grants, we have already laid a strong foundation—covering more than half of the total trip costs! Our goal now is to raise the remaining $600 per participant to bridge the gap and ensure that financial barriers do not prevent anyone from serving. Your tax-deductible donation goes directly toward these expenses:
"What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" — Micah 6:8 Thank you for your extensive prayer support, your financial generosity, and your belief in what our congregations can accomplish when we work hand-in-hand!  We return to our fall programming schedule beginning Sunday, September 13. Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin again at 9:15 in the Choir Room (choir members note we're starting 15 minutes earlier this year!). Worship returns to the 11 o'clock hour and moves back to the Sanctuary. Coffee hour returns to the Gathering Place, where we will also spend some time assembling our Blessing Bags for fall distribution. Join us as we kick off another church year!
 FPCE IS PREPARING TO ASSEMBLE 100 Blessing Bags to distribute to unhoused individuals, local shelters, medical clinics, and care homes. We are currently seeking donations for the following items:
- Socks - Bottles of water - Slim Jims - Granola bars - tuna, salmon, or chicken pouches - individual size applesauce - crackers - Toothpaste - Toothbrushes (50) - chapstick (50) - hand sanitizer or wipe Assembly is on September 13, 2026 at 12:15 in the Gathering Place. Donations can be delivered to FPCE or dropped off at the School Street (side) entrance by 9/11/26 during office hours (M-F, 9AM-2PM).  Join us Saturday, September 26th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM for our 2nd annual Apple Festival! We will have delicious baked goods, sliced apples with toppings, cobbler and more! Look for more announcements and requests for volunteers in the near future.
 Wednesdays: August 5, September 2
Thank you to all who have assisted in our first 2 dinners this summer. June was a beautiful sunny evening out on the lawn, while the heat in July had us pivot to an alternate menu to serve indoors in the Social Room. As usual, we shared in fellowship with our neighbors and friends through our favorite form of hospitality - food! Weather dependent we will be outside for our August and September meals. The Mission Committee will make the call within a day or 2 of the meal based on weather predictions. Rain or excessive heat will move us indoors. The committee is exploring new ways of organizing the meals as well, with team leads for the various parts of the day - set up, drinks, serving stations, soliciting sides and desserts, clean-up. They have also purchased several new tents to go over the food tables so that the servers are not standing in direct sun for over an hour. The hope is that these adjustments and additions help to make the events run even more smoothly!
 First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood will open its doors to anyone needing to escape the heat as temperatures rise throughout the week. Our Gathering Place and Lounge will be open to all and the air conditioners will be running to provide relief on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 30, July 1, and July 2 from 9AM to 5PM. Get some work done at the tables in the Gathering Place, or relax on the couches and chairs in the Lounge. Power strips will be provided for charging of devices, and the church also has guest WiFi available.
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