Pittsburgh Marathon 2017: “A Just Run”

Posted on by Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7, 2017

Twenty-two members and friends of Shadyside Presbyterian Church are preparing for “A Just Run” in the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7. The entire church is invited to run alongside them in a number of exciting ways:

Show Your Support

This year, we are again honored to be running with our local mission partner, Open Hand Ministries (OHM). Shadyside runners are running with a purpose to support OHM’s urban-renewal work in the Garfield and East Liberty communities. To support our runners financially, visit their pages at www.crowdrise.com/openhandministriespitt2017.

Eat Dinner

Join the runners and meet our mission partner at a carbo-loading pasta dinner and pep rally on Friday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP by contacting the church office or signing up in the Sharp Atrium no later than Sunday, April 30. If you are interested in helping with the dinner, please contact Rev. John Magnuson.

Slice Oranges

Volunteers are needed the day before the race, Saturday, May 6, at 1:00 p.m. to slice nearly 200 pounds of oranges in the church kitchen. Oranges will be given to runners during the race as they ascend Fifth Avenue, one of the most challenging portions of the 26.2-mile course. To help, please contact the church office or sign up in the Sharp Atrium.

Be a Fan

Shadyside’s cheer station will once again be located near the church at the corner of Amberson and Fifth Avenues. Not only will we pass out orange slices and fruit chews, we will be the words of encouragement as the athletes run their race with perseverance and strength. Rain or shine, be prepared to cheer with enthusiasm from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 7.

Reminder: Marathon weekend concludes with worship in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. Due to the church’s location within the marathon route, our service of worship moves from the morning to the afternoon. The Reverend John F. Magnuson will preach, and Communion will be served by intinction. Nursery care will be available during the service. As a fitting conclusion to Marathon Weekend, this will serve as a reminder that acts of running, giving, and encouraging are all done in worship.