Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation, outlines the many activities planned in December to celebrate Christmas.Church Websitehttp://cpcba.squarespace.com/Phone: 412-761-1233

In this episode, we talk with the new pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.  Pastor Heather Schoenewolf has an interesting background and brings a wealth of experience to our church.  We are so happy that she has answer...

Rev. Susan Rothenberg, Temporary Pastor at CPCBA, talks about her time with our church.  Susan recalls some favorite moments, what she has learned, and advice for the future of CPCBA.  We will miss you, Pastor Susan.  Tha...

Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon about this year’s Vacation Bible School.  It was a unique experience for kids and adults, alike.  Learn more about the wonders of ...

Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance.  Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pmFriday, April 19, 7:30 pmSatur...

North Boros Beat cross over episode.Guest host, Susann Schneider, talks with Chris Skerlong about the many services provided by the Salvation Army right here in the Boros.  Learn more about the organization behind the bell ringers ...

Today, Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation, about the many opportunities during the Fall Season.  Kids Club Trip to Simmons FarmSaturday, October 14, 11 am$18/personTrunk or Treat - CPCBA Lawn...

Former Woodland UP and CPCBA member, Betty Haughin, is still in contact with many here in our congregation.  She is turning 100 on August 30.  This episode is from 2019 on North Boros Beat.  Listen to Betty’s recollections of Ben...

At the church picnic held on the lawn, we talk with adults and kids of the congregation to hear their thoughts on Community Church and their hopes for its future.  

Today we talk with Cassie Semler, CPCBA Director of Faith Formation, about all that is happening with our church’s children and youth.  And we learn about this year’s very unique Vacation Bible School - Bible on Broadway.  Sig...

Today, we talk with Jennifer Bett of the Community Theatre Players (CTP) about their latest production, “One Stoplight Town”.   This unique play portrays a small close knit town, similar to our own North Boroughs.  Find out more about...

This is a temporary episode!!  I am putting this here so the folks involved with the Brent Dugan Series can listen to it without dealing with permissions, passwords, etc.  It will be a part of the upcoming series on Brent that Steve M...

Today we talk with CPCBA member, Andy Theobald, and Lucy Ha, Avonworth Exchange Student who is staying with the Theobald family this year.  This podcast is also posted for the North Boros Beat but the Hill By The River version features Luc...

Pastor Donna Giver-Johnston talks about the last 10 years at Community Church and about the future for both her and the congregation.  She will begin a new position at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in January.

Today Judy talks to Addison Schmitt about her journey to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and to her new position at Community Church.  A native of the state of Virginia, Addison tells us the back story of her name.  

Today we talk with Hannah Eyler Dearborn of Community Theatre Players about their new comedy production, Southern Fried Funeral.  The play will be performed at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon on October 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 a...

Today, Judy talks with Cassie Semler, who recently joined CPCBA as Director of Faith Formation.  Cassie tells us of her journey so far and her plans for Faith Formation activities across all generations of the Community Presbyterian Church...

We talk with Tylar Melfi of the North Boros Salvation Army Worship and Service Center about about the event, A Dance With The World II, which will be held September 10.  This event, which focuses on the.music and food of Native American pe...

Today we talk with one of our sabbatical pastors, Rev. Susan Rothenberg.  We learn about her journey to the seminary and her calls to ministry.  Email us at hillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.comCommunity Presbyterian Church ...

We talk with Chris Skerlong, CPCBA Clerk of Session, and Mark Shannon, Emsworth UP long time member, about the intertwining histories of the Presbyterian churches of Ben Avon and Emsworth.  (This is an episode of the North Boros Beat Podca...

Learn about another Ben Avon Church and it’s ties to CPCBA.  Jacob is Mary Witul’s nephew.  Note this is cross posted with the North Boros Beat podcast.

Pastor Donna talks about Sabbatical plans for both herself and for the congregation.  And she throws in a little Harry Potter …Questions or comments?  Email us atHillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.comChurch Website:

Today we talk about the children’s time during the Sunday service with Pastor Donna and its importance to the life of the church.Comments, questions or suggestions, email us atHillbytheriverpodcast@gmail.com