GPC provides ongoing volunteer and monetary support to our sister congregation in Etna, Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church.  

Known as the church “On the Corner that Cares,” Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church is in a beautiful building tucked away at the corner of Locust and Spring Streets in Etna. The church was founded in 1868 as the First United Presbyterian Church of Etna and was renamed Calvert Memorial United Presbyterian Church in 1918 in memory of its first pastor.

Several years ago, Calvert found itself in a time of financial crisis. Hearing of their challenges, Pittsburgh Presbytery affirmed the importance of maintaining their presence in the Etna / Sharpsburg / Millvale river corridor by forming a partnership committed to supporting Calvert’s ministries. In addition to GPC, the other active members of this partnership are Parkwood Presbyterian Church, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, and the Pittsburgh Presbytery.

Here are some of the ministries that Calvert does with hard work, perseverance, and help from you:

• Sunday worship
• Sunday School
• Bible Study
• Youth Group
• Kids Club (afterschool program)
• Vacation Bible School
• Prayer Ministry
• Participation in Light the Night (Etna’s version of Light Up Night)
• Bread of Life Food Pantry

They also have endeavored to “help themselves” financially by holding spaghetti dinners, breakfast with Santa, and other fundraisers.

Our participation in this partnership supports a small but mighty group of sisters and brothers in Christ who are dedicated to spreading and sharing love with their community. Volunteers and support for these programs is appreciated.  If you would like to volunteer or support their ministries in any way, please contact Sherry Martin.