Virtual Lenten Vespers (ONLINE ONLY)

During the liturgical season of Lent, Shadyside Presbyterian Church invites you to join us each Wednesday for an evening of music and reflection. These online-only evening services include the Lord’s Supper; homilies exploring the “I AM” statements of Jesus from John’s Gospel; and music offered by the Shadyside Strings, Chatham Baroque, and vocal soloists.

The Lenten vespers live webcast begins at 7:00 p.m. Click here to access the worship video and the bulletin from the live worship webcast page of the church website.

On Wednesday, March 24, the Reverend Kendra L. Buckwalter Smith will preach on the theme, “I Am the True Vine” (John 15:1-17). Music will be offered by soprano Gail Roup, violinist Maureen Conlon Gutierrez, and cellist Elisa Kohanski.

Note: This service will incorporate an online celebration of the Sacrament of Communion, which has been approved by both the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Session of Shadyside Presbyterian Church. In order to participate at home, please read the invitation, along with suggestions for preparation.

Photograph: Detail of the “Easter Morn” art glass window in the north transept of Shadyside Presbyterian Church, received as a gift in connection with the church’s fiftieth anniversary celebration and dedicated in honor of the founders of the church. A gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Rowe, the window was designed by the Gorham Company of New York, 1916. Photograph taken by Nick Conti.