SMALL GROUPS
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As PMC small groups we celebrate diversity of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, physical and mental health, education, economic standing, and marital status.
We invite each person to join in building a mosaic of care and respect around these values.
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General Information
Small Group Coordinator
Rachel Becker
(412) 979-6368, rachel.kornfield@gmail.com​​
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Activity Groups
Grow Group
To grow edible and beautiful plants around PMC for the enjoyment of PMC members as well as Swissvale neighbors. We don't have regular meetings but work together throughout the year planning, planting, and maintaining the landscape. No gardening experience necessary and you can choose any level of participation.
Location: PMC - 2018 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS, No commitment needed
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS, No commitment needed
Voices Together
There are so many great new-to-us songs in Voices Together, so join us as we explore! This is an opportunity for us to discover the profound lyrics and practice less-familiar tunes, both for the experience itself and to strengthen the Sunday morning singing.
Location: PMC - 2018 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Time: 3rd Thursday 6pm-8pm
Zentangle/Art Group
A group for people who want to relax, create some art, have some zen space, get away from worries
Location: Wilkinsburg
Time: 2nd Saturday at 6pm
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS, No commitment needed
Games for Grownups
A group for adults who want to play games together
Location: Swissvale
Time: Two Fridays a month
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS, No commitment needed
Games Group
A group for people of all ages who want to play games together
Location: PMC - 2018 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Time: 1st Sundays after church (usually after potluck)
Population-Specific Groups
Safe Group
A group for minorities who are looking for safe space where people get it
Location: rotates between participant houses (contact leader for more info)
Time: evening of either 1st Tuesday or 1st Sunday, includes dinner
Open to all people who fit the specified population
SLED
(Student Loan Experiment/So Long Education Debt!)
SLED (the Student Loan Experiment or So Long Education Debt!), a lending circle started in 2012 at PMC with the goal of helping members get out of student loan debt faster, is working on getting our 13th (lucky!) cycle underway, ideally starting in Jan 2026. Since SLED's beginning, about 50 people have participated in the group over 15 years and 12 cycles. We have collected and dispersed nearly $110,000, with 8 members paying off their loans early. In 2024, we were able to pay in forward in the form of 2 scholarships to college students at PMC, and in 2025 we received over $1500 in donations in memory of SLED's greatest champion, Clair Cannon.
Contact Info:sledpgh@gmail.com
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS
Open to all people who fit the specified population
Women+ of a Certain Age (WOCA)
A group for women and people who are gender nonbinary over 50 who want to connect over the changes and challenges of this life phase
Location: Rotates between participant houses (contact leader for more info)
Time: 2nd Wednesdays at 7pm, retreat 1x/year, occasional other outings
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Men+ of a Certain Age (MOCA)
A group for men and people who are gender nonbinary over 50 who want to hang out and discuss content together
Location: Rotates between participant houses (contact leader for more info)
Time: varies, about once a month
Open to all people who fit the specified population
Women+ Under a Certain Age (WUCA)
A group for women and people who are gender nonbinary under 50 who want to go on hikes or join an annual retreat
Location for walks: varied parks and trails
Time: varies, usually 1x/month, relaxed weekend away usually in the Spring in the Laurel Highlands (contact leader for more info)
Open to all people who fit the specified population
General Groups
Games Group
A group for people of all ages who want to play games together
Location: PMC - 2018 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Time: 1st Sundays after church (usually after potluck)
Fellowship Group
A group for people who want deeper conversation and community
Location: Edgewood (Sheppard’s house - address provided as needed)
Time: Every other Monday 7pm-9pm, includes tea and munchies
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Open to requests for joining the group
Spiritual Content
A group for people who want to grow spiritually together (whatever that means to you) and form supportive community
Location: Edgewood (Becker’s house - address provided as needed)