St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church

06/07/2026

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

06/05/2026

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05/31/2026

Trinity Sunday

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

THIS Saturday, May 23rd is our Sharing our Story retreat! Don't worry if you didn't register- you are very welcome to attend for some or all of the event. Please join folks from 6 Episcopal parishes as we learn to discern how God has acted in our lives and grow more comfortable sharing those experiences with our neighbors!

Morning prayer begins at 9:30, followed by talks, small group discussions, lunch, and Holy Communion.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Sharing our Story, a day retreat at St Michael's on Saturday, May 23. You are warmly invited!

Together, we’ll discern how God has acted in each of our lives in unique ways and grow more comfortable sharing our personal experience with others. We'll be joined by the Rev. Robert Heaney, professor of Theology and Mission at Virginia Theological Seminary. Dr. Heaney is a priest and theologian with experience teaching and ministering on three continents.

To register, please call the church at 724-238-9411 or visit https://forms.gle/TX9z4CV6jrGG9zD86. There is no charge, and lunch will be included!

05/17/2026

Seventh Sunday after Easter

05/12/2026

Have you gotten your weekly newsletter blast? It's one of the many ways you can stay up to date with what is happening at St. Michael's.

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars! The 2026 season of Holy Hikes of Southwest Pennsylvania begins this coming Saturday, May 15th.

We will meet at Laurel Summit State Park at 10:00 a.m. This is a young family friendly hike. Bring your hiking shoes, hat, water, bug repellent, and sunscreen. We will celebrate Holy Eucharist at the end of the hike in the picnic area next to the parking lot.

The 2026 hiking season runs from May to October on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 10 a.m. This gives folks coming from farther away in the Diocese time to get to the trailheads. Look for announcements with details about each hike on the the Diocese's page a week or two before each hike.

Here is the full 2026 schedule:

- Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00 am - Laurel Summit State Park (address in Somerset; between Rector and Somerset) - Spruce Flats Bog Trail (0.8 miles out and back) and Picnic Area Trail (1.5 miles) - YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy

- Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10:00 am Bushy Run Battlefield Park (Jeannette) Edge Hill Trail.(1 mile loop) YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy. After the hike, spend time at the Visitor Center, stay for site tour, or walk the other trails on the property

- Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:00 am Indian Creek Valley Trail (Mill Run trail head near Camp Christian); Indian Creek Gorge section (3 miles out and back); easy

- Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 10:00 am Mount Davis Natural Area (Meyersdale); High Point Trail - 2 miles (out and back); easy; optional climb up the observation tower

- Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 am Kimberly Run Natural Area (Somerset ); South East trails off South parking lot - 2.5 miles; easy

- Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00 am Laurel Hill State Park (near Somerset; Pump House Trailhead) to Jones Mill Dam - Pumphouse Trail to Martz Trail to Water Line Trail; about 3 miles; easy (except Water Line trail which is more difficult but downhill).

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05/11/2026

We just celebrated Mother’s Day but did you know that this holiday’s origin is in the Anglican Church?

Mother’s Day is on 15th March this year (for us Brits, at least) but for our American cousins, it is on 10th May. This may clue you in to why it is always a particularly difficult occasion for the JL team: not only does the date change every year, but these changing dates vary from country to coun...

04/27/2026

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