SANCTUARY BUILDING
The Sanctuary Building hosts the second Sunday morning worship service, as well as special services such as Christmas Eve and Ash Wednesday. Additionally, the Murrysville Presbyterian Preschool functions from the downstairs level, and the Murrysville Cantata Choir offers their performances from our Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary building features:
Seven Days of Creation Stained Glass Windows
The Narthex welcomes you to enjoy blue and white memorial windows titled, “The Seven Days of Creation” which are stunningly depicted on fifteen glass panels.
Celtic Cross
The Sanctuary invites you to reflect on the life of Christ with a presentation of a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Celtic Cross, which honors the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church). The cross appears to hang effortlessly just above the stained glass windows.
Sanctuary Pulpit Stained Glass
Local artist, Milcho Silianoff, designed and created a full wall abstract representation of the three crosses at Calvary in stained glass for our Sanctuary in 1969. This bright and colorful depiction shines brightly as it reflects additional light from a multitude of small stained glass crosses throughout the Sanctuary.
Memorial Stained Glass Windows (Upper Sides)
Stained glass windows depicting angels and biblical figures were contributed by Church members. Each window was designed, created, and dedicated in praise and thanksgiving of our Lord and Creator, in appreciation for the lives of our loved ones who are in heaven.
Outside Cross
The unique steel cross, which rises high above the Sanctuary building, was conceptualized by longtime members of the Church in the 1970’s. Norman and Herb Phelps (uncle and nephew) designed the cross and worked on the development of Cor-ten steel, which is the material used in making it. The cross is lit at night providing a shining beacon against the dark sky.
LAIRD HALL
Laird Hall is our social hall and is used for informal worship on Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. It is located across North Hills Road from our Sanctuary building, and is available for use by for individual and community events. Also, Laird Hall is home to the Meals on Wheels program for Murrysville.
CEMETERY
The Murrysville Cemetery dates back to 1830 when First Presbyterian Murrysville was the only place of worship in the area. As such, it is literally filled with the founders and leaders of the Murrysville Community.
A columbarium containing 48 niches to hold cremains was erected in 2017, and is the first of several more to be added. Both plots and niches are available for purchase. Please contact the Church office at (724) 327-0728.
PAVILION
Our pavilion anchors Presby Park and is used for occasional church services as well as church picnics and community activities. The Pavilion was built in 2005 and has lighting and electrical outlets. It is available for use by individual and community events.
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Facilities Use
Please note:
- Your date(s) is not confirmed until this form is returned to you with the approval and signature of the Property Committee. At that time, please take note of your responsibilities.
- Any Fundraising must be approved by Session and must relate to the mission of the Church.
- It is your responsibility is to return the arrangement of the room to the way you found it unless otherwise directed by the Church. The need for custodial services will be determined by a Church representative and noted on the reverse.
- Long term usage is approved on an annual basis. Occasionally we may have to cancel your event so a Church program can use our facilities. We will provide adequate warning for your group to make substitute arrangements.
FEES
- $20/hour of use Custodial Service
(to be assessed on case-by-case basis) - Free-Will Donation (The provision of our facilities are a ministry of this Congregation. Donations help defray operating expenses and are greatly appreciated.
(Payments must be received prior to date of use.)