Announcing New Associate Pastor
Rev. Rachel C. Hébert Accepts Call to Shadyside Presbyterian Church
With gratitude and delight, Shadyside Presbyterian Church is excited to announce the outcome of the congregational meeting held on Sunday, May 21, 2023. After hearing the report of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC), the congregation voted to approve the motion of the APNC to extend the call to the Reverend Rachel Christine Hébert to be the Associate Pastor for Missions and Campus Ministry of Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hébert has accepted this call with enthusiasm – thanks be to God!
The APNC was thanked for its faithful service to our congregation in completing its task under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We extend our deepest appreciation for the thorough and diligent efforts of these dedicated individuals: Robert W. Anderson; Laura C. Duncan; Timothy C. Engleman; Robert B. Luthultz; Daniel S. Potter; Robert B. Reppe; Melissa A. Rychener; Jee Eun Song; and Mary Margaret M. Stamy, Chair.
We hope that many members of our community enjoyed the opportunity to greet Rev. Hébert this past weekend, and we look forward to the beginning of her ministry among us in July, if the way be clear. Pittsburgh Presbytery will give its final approval to her call based on the recommendation of the Commission on Ministry at its next meeting.
In the weeks ahead, we will continue to prepare for Rev. Hébert’s arrival by sharing more information. Meanwhile, please read more about her on the church website and enjoy an album of photographs from this joyous weekend on Facebook. In the event you were unable to join us for worship, you may view the video recording of the service on YouTube.
Thank you for your prayers and support during this search process. Please join us in offering prayers of thanksgiving to God for leading our APNC to nominate Rev. Hébert and for leading Rev. Hébert to follow God’s call to Shadyside Presbyterian Church. In addition, please pray for Rev. Hébert, for Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, and for our own church as we enter this time of transition.