LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
Saying Goodbye to The Table
17 Years of Feeding Southside
With a mix of sadness and gratitude, we are announcing the end of The Table. Hot Metal leaders have exhausted the search for partners that could give The Table a new home following our move, and this Thanksgiving was our final community meal. It is our deep hope that in the future we can find new ways that don't require owning a building to support food access in Southside and in Hazelwood, and are so very thankful for the organizations who are able to continue this type of ministry and care for our neighbors who we’ll miss.
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See this list of FOOD RESOURCES >>
We also want to acknowledge that Hot Metal was never alone in providing care through The Table. Congregations, restaurants and nonprofits from around the city contributed time and food to make sure our neighbors were fed, and a band of faithful volunteers were there each week to serve care for every person who walked through the door. Well done, good and faithful servants!
CHRISTIAN NONVIOLENCE SMALL GROUP
Friday, June 13 @ 7:00 pm
Emma's House, Lawrenceville
(Email clerk@hotmetalbridge.com for Address
Luke Watson is forming a community group focusing on Christian nonviolence. At the first meeting, people talked about the issues important to them included Gaza, immigrant mistreatment and deportation, due process concerns; Autism, Medicaid losses, the forgotten ones of society, LGBTQ+ population, and unfairness in general. Monthly meetings will alternate location for geographic fairness, the next will be in Upper Lawrenceville.
PITTSBURGH PRIDE
Sunday, June 1 @ Allegheny Commons Park West
Hot Metal is teaming up with LAMP (LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh.)
HAZELWOOD PRIDE
Saturday, June 28 @ 3-8 PM
Hazelwood Brew House (5007 Lytle St)
This will be an opportunity to meet neighbors and new friends, and let them know that Hot Metal is a place where they can find community and belonging.
Pride Service + Lunch
Sunday, June 29 @ 10:30 AM
We'll be doing what we always do... singing about God's love for ALL, praying for each other, and loving every person who joins in. Stick around for the lunch after! If you're able to, bring along a side dish or dessert; Hot Metal will provide the main dish.
Hot Metal t-shirts are available for order and will be ready by Hazelwood Pride. Order by June 18.
NEW HOME FOR THE FREE FOOD FRIDGE
131 E Elizabeth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Now located on the porch of Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministry, neighbors in need of food are welcome to check the fridge anytime. We’re so grateful for the partnership that keeps feeding folks in a new neighborhood, and it is located just across the street from the Spartan Center where we worship. Thank you to Emma Munson Foundation and the Katz School of Business at Pitt for making this possible!
Better Understanding Those We Love
Allies and good neighbors never stop learning and growing in empathy and action. Here are a few of the books we’ve studied as a community
LGBTQIA+ Art Show & Safe Space Award
In 2023, Hot Metal gave the inaugural Sanctuary Award to acknowledge, thank, and share proceeds with a local organization that has stood for the LGBTQIA+ community. The celebration took place amidst an art show displaying pieces that expressed how artists experienced “sanctuary.” As out first-ever honoree, BikePGH was chosen for their work to champion both road safety and communal safety for queer riders.
