Parish Inreach
St. Brendan's is an active parish with numerous ministries going on all the time. We continually seek to serve God and support each other by putting our faith in action--in our own church community and in our larger community. New ministries are formed throughout the year as members are called to respond to changing needs in our community and in the world. We also have frequent short-term outreach projects and fun activities, so keep an eye on our newsletter, the Navigator's Log, for additional opportunities.
Book Club
Members of St. Brendan’s Book Club meet monthly in the church library to discuss the pre-selected book and choose future reading topics. Meetings are typically held on the First Monday of each month. All are always welcome, so please join us for some fun, fellowship, and fiction (usually)!
Brendan's Boots
In the spirit of St. Brendan the Navigator, the church's hiking group, Brendan's Boots, hits the trail once or twice a month to enjoy nature, fresh air, and fellowship. This is a great way to exercise our bodies & well-being as well as appreciate God's gifts around us. Each hike begins with a meet in the Church parking lot at 9 am and then lunch typically follows the hike.
Caring Cards
It’s important that we show church family members that we care and what better way than to send a greeting card! The Caring Cards Ministry sends cards to church members who are ill, grieving, going through hardships and/or absent from our pews. Cards are available in the narthex for you to sign before and after both services on some Sundays. Please take a moment to sign cards for our church family members. Thank you!
Green Thumb Gang
The Green Thumb Gang ministers to the grounds and exterior of St. Brendan’s. We take care of the gardens, engage in small landscaping projects, perform minor maintenance on the outside of the building, and maintain the reverence and beauty of the memorial garden. Anyone who enjoys gardening, the outdoors, or simply fellowship is welcome. Work days are announced in advance in the Navigator.
Memorial Garden
St. Brendan's has a small Memorial Garden at the rear of the church, just outside the chapel doors. This can be a resting place for any active parishioners who wish to be interred here upon their death. The names of everyone whose remains are part of our garden are added to a plaque in our parish chapel. They will also be given a page in our remembrance book.
Merry Meal Makers (M and Ms)
The Merry Meal Makers are a group of volunteers who prepare (or buy) meals and deliver them to parishioners who have recently had surgery, lost a loved one, or have another need for which a meal, a smile, and a kind word can help.
Spirituality Ministry
St. Brendan’s Spirituality Mission began in February 2021, during the pandemic. Our definition of Spirituality is a pathway meant to take us out of ourselves. It could be anything that embraces our connection to God, to each other, to nature, and to all of God’s creatures. Our activities have included walking a labyrinth together, Forest Bathing, the meditation/walk at the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, a drumming circle, and the Native American Pow Wow to learn about that culture and spirituality.
St. Brendan's Scholarship Program
The scholarship program was launched in 1996 with a generous gift by late parishioner Dorsey Doddroe. Grants are not based on financial need or academic performance, but on the level of a student's involvement at church. Since the program's inception, more than 75 grants have helped over 35 St. Brendan's students who are enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Parishioners can help sustain the fund through occasional contributions in the Sunday church plate or at the church office.
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Sticks and Strings
Calling all fiber crafters for Sticks and Strings! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or do other hand-held fiber arts? Let’s get together for fellowship, fun, and handcrafting! Sticks & Strings meetings are on the first Friday and third Wednesday of each month, 6-8pm, in St. Brendan’s library. Please join us - everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. We hope to see you there!