An inclusive faith community in Pittsburgh’s North Boroughs
WHO ARE WE?
The answer is in our name. We’re Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, and our community includes all who yearn to explore faith and what it calls us to do for all of our neighbors. We invite everyone to ‘Come just as you are… become the person you were created to be.’
Our services begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. All are welcome to join us in person or on livestream.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CPCBA?
SEE OUR FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
What have we been up to? Here’s a look.
A procession of children brought flowers into the sanctuary to start the service.
Linda partakes of communion, with Susan service.
Don built a fire to keep us warm
Young and old bow their heads together on Easter Sunday.
Michael and Chris serve by intinction.
Cassie leads this part of the service.
It’s our tradition that children perform this duty.
Pastor Susan leads Communion.
Music has always been one of our strong traditions.
We’re grateful for the support of our members and the community.
We love seeing families with children in our sanctuary.
Mitzi partakes, with Judy and Bruce offering the elements.
Tad, Brooke and Larry catch up after a worship service in the sanctuary.
Tim fills the sanctuary with music during worship.
Barbara is at her usual duties, coordinating offering and counting those in attendance.
Cassie traditonally leads this part of the service.
Chris greets Patti, Ashley and Frank.
Mark steps up as Steve and Susan serve.
Light poured into the sanctuary for our Sunday morning service on Feb. 25, 2024.
As she does every week, Barb carefully counts those in attendance.
All family members step up to care for the youngest during Sunday morning services.
Moms provide needed assistance.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
“Joseph” grows pensive.
“Mary” holds her new baby.
Cassie directs from the wings.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
Moms provide needed assistance.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
With joy and energy, children told the story of Jesus’ birth.
Children of all ages brought us joy on this day.
Thanks to everyone who attended and to those who helped out.
We received seven wonderful new confirmands on Sunday.
Janet greets one of the family members we’re working with.
Members of the Men’s Group delivered donated furniture to immigrant families from Nicaragua and Afghanistan.
Don and Misaq confirm deliver instructions before delivering donated furniture to families from Nicaragua and Afghanistan.
Families decorated our Christmas tree after Sunday services.
Don got us started by attaching the lowest branches.
Brooke and Jessie sort the branches.
Len and Michael fluff out the branches.
Mary chats with Ron and Larry.
Chloe and Larry were the two brave souls who worked on the upper part of the tree.
Misaq Mohammadi, right, and his wife Zainab discuss their journey from Afghanistan to the U.S. during a Sunday discussion. Our Men’s Group has partnered with Misaq to help members of Pittsburgh’s Afghan community.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Members of the Kids Club shopped for North Hills Community Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
Kate welcomes everyone.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
A representative from the fire department enjoyed a snack.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
We listened to some great music, enjoyed dessert and raised money for the local fire department.
Len and Tim chat during a break in the music.
Kids entertained themselves with some coloring.
We had beautiful weather for our gathering on the front lawn this year.
Larry, Ron and Marty chat while Michael chills.
It was great having Lucy with us during her stay in the U.S. this year.
Pastor Susan leads the service.
Time for prayer.
The service is a laid-back affair.
Lots of young children attended.
We had beautiful weather for our gathering on the front lawn this year.
We had more than enough great food.
Michael and Mary Jo share their Dave Matthews stories. Both are fans.
Members of the Pastor Nominating Committee stood for prayer with Susan and the congregation on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
A number of us gathered at the church to clean up and organize cupboards, closets and other places we use regularly.