SMALL GROUPS
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.
General Information
Small Group Coordinator
Rachel Becker
(412) 979-6368, rachel.kornfield@gmail.com
Activity Groups
Grow Group
This group tends edible and ornamental 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
Open to new participants
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: 2nd Thursday of month, 6pm-8pm
Open to new participants
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)
Open to new participants
Games for Grownups
A group for adults who want to play games together
Location: Swissvale
Time: Two Fridays a month (one occasionally shifted to a Saturday)
Open to new participants
Population-Specific Groups
Safe Group
A group for people of color and LGBTQ+ who are looking for safe space where people understand the minority experience.
Time: evening of either 2nd Tuesday or 2nd Sunday, includes dinner
Open to new participants
SLED
(Student Loan Experiment/So Long Education Debt!)
SLED (the Student Loan Experiment or So Long Education Debt!) is a lending circle started in 2012 at PMC with the goal of helping members get out of student loan debt faster. Since SLED's beginning, about 50 people have participated in the group over 15 years and 13 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
Open to new participants
Women+ of a Certain Age (WOCA)
A group for women and people who are gender nonbinary over 55ish 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
Open to new participants
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 new participants
Women+ Under a Certain Age (WUCA)
A group for women and people who are gender nonbinary under 55ish 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
Open to new participants
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: First and third Mondays 7pm-9pm, includes tea and munchies
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