News Around the Neighborhood
Calvary UMC Holy Week Services
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
Sunday, March 29 11:00 AM Sanctuary
We begin with palms celebrating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and move through Holy Week in anticipation of Easter.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
Thursday, April 2 7:00 PM Sanctuary
Join us for a reflective service remembering the Last Supper, where Jesus commanded, “Love one another as I have loved you.” The service includes Holy Communion.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 3 7:00 PM Sanctuary
Gather to remember Christ’s crucifixion, God’s ultimate act of love and forgiveness and experience renewal in Him.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunday, April 5 7:00 AM West End Overlook
Marlow Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Join us for a cherished community tradition as we celebrate Easter at the West End Overlook, offering one of the best views of Pittsburgh at dawn. Originally led by Emanuel United Methodist Church, this inspiring tradition continues since our congregations united in 2017.
EASTER CELEBRATION SERVICE
Sunday, April 5 11:00 AM Sanctuary
Join us as we proclaim “Christ is risen!” and celebrate Christ’s resurrection with a joyful service featuring special music from Calvary’s Festival Choir, South Hills Brass and guests.
Then Sings My Soul
Sunday, March 29 | 4:00 pm
Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side
971 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh
Come join us for a celebration of Black composers and the fabulous singers who are bringing their works to life. Don’t miss Then Sings My Soul, a concert that shines a very bright light on African American singers, musicians, and composers in genres ranging from classical to gospel to jazz. This free event is for our whole community with advance registration, please.
Mayfly at the Garden Grand Opening
SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026 12:00-7:00 PM
Come Enjoy a Few Treats & Our Beautiful New Store!
DJ • REFRESHMENTS • SMALL BITES • MEET OUR LOCAL VENDORS
30 W North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 322-1300
Tiffany Concert Series: Gretchen Van Housen, Pittsburgh Symphony Harpist
Sunday, March 22 | 4:00 pm | Calvary UMC
Website: ahps-pgh.org
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors & Students, $15 16 & under (purchase at the door)
Gretchen Van Hoesen has been principal harpist of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 1977 and has performed worldwide as a soloist and collaborator. An acclaimed recording artist and educator, she teaches at Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne Universities and is widely recognized for her artistry and lasting contributions to the harp community.
“Hey, Neighbors!” Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays During Lent
6:00-8:00 pm
Chapel
RSVP: Sign-up sheet in chapel or contact Patty Bogdewic
From Ash Wednesday, February 18, through April 1, join us for seven Wednesday evenings of free meals, fun activities and warm community as we launch “Hey, Neighbors! Wednesday Dinners”. The first hour will be dinner, followed by a second hour of a weekly- changing activity. Soup and connection will be at the heart of our shared life. These dinners are for neighbors and Calvary friends alike—anyone seeking belonging is welcome. This is more than soup; it’s living out our mission and boldly proclaiming, “You are God’s beloved, and you are welcome here.”
PHLF: From Gilded Grandeur to the Glass Tower
Join us for a Pittsburgh History Speaker Series lecture presented by Dollar Bank, the Duquesne University Department of History, and our organization.
Thursday, March 26
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Dollar Bank
340 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Dollar Bank’s doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
To view online, please type Dollar.Bank/SpeakerSeries into your browser by 5:45 on the evening of the event.
Each year, Dollar Bank and Duquesne University’s Department of History offer an internship that provides an opportunity for a student in the school’s Master of Arts program in Public History to do focused research in the Bank’s corporate archives.
This year’s intern, Matt Wollett, will present his work investigating the history, design, and construction of the Bank’s iconic Fourth Avenue structure, looking, in particular, at the laborers who built it. Providing context for this fresh perspective on the building will be journalist and architecture writer Mark Houser, and Tracy Myers, our organization’s education coordinator.
Dollar Bank (completed 1871; addition 1906) is the only historic building on Fourth Avenue—once known as the Wall Street of Pittsburgh—that still functions in the capacity for which it was intended. The building was awarded a Historic Landmark Plaque by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation in 1970. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is part of the Fourth Avenue National Historic District, which was listed in 1985.
Nature’s Calling. Will You Answer?
A Tour & Tasting Returns
Submitted by the Ways and Means Committee
We are excited to announce the 2026 Allegheny West Wine and Garden tour will be held Friday June 26th from 5:00 pm and Saturday June 27th from 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, April 3rd. Presale tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, March 30th. To be eligible for our presale, please sign up to our mailing list. Note our tours sell out quickly. More information about the tour can be found on our website: alleghenywest.org
Interested in being involved? There are many opportunities to help and we are always looking for volunteers. Please contact us at tours@alleghenywest.com if you’d like to volunteer.
Free Wednesday Soup Dinners Launch at Calvary UMC
Hey Neighbors! Wednesday Dinners, a new community gathering, is launching Wednesday, February 18, at 6:00 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 971 Beech Avenue. The weekly event features free soup dinners and opportunities for neighbors to connect in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Three kinds of soup will be available: meat-based, vegan, and gluten-free.
The dinners will run as a seven-week series from February 18 through April 1 and are open to anyone in the community. Calvary United Methodist Church is hosting the gatherings as part of an effort to build relationships and strengthen neighborhood connections.
Each dinner will be followed by optional activities at 7:00 PM, including a traditional Ash Wednesday service on February 18, a guided tour of the church (date TBD), and a discussion of Billy Porter’s memoir Unprotectedhosted by the Allegheny City Society Book Club on February 25.
About the Ash Wednesday service (optional): You don’t need to be a church member—or religious at all—to attend. The service includes the option to receive ashes and marks the start of Lent, a season of reflection, healing, and personal growth. Come if you’re curious; skip it if you’re not.
Organizers encourage neighbors to drop in for a single evening or attend the full series, come for dinners or activities—or both—focusing on good food, conversation, and community.
For more information about the dinners, contact the church office at 412-231-2007, email CalvaryPgh@gmail.com, or visit the church website: calvarypgh.com.
Planting for Pittsburgh’s Future
In 2025, our Horticulture and Forestry team, alongside dedicated volunteers, planted 576 trees across Pittsburgh’s parks! These plantings include landscape trees, which beautify parks and provide shade, and restoration trees, which help rebuild natural ecosystems, support wildlife, and strengthen forest resilience. Thank you to all the volunteers, neighbors, and community partners who helped make this incredible impact possible—our parks are greener because of you.