Greystone Coraopolis

The Greystone Coraopolis Learning Community is located in an enviable spot for young singles and families and for those in search of a vibrant region with a lower-than-average cost of living. The Coraopolis Borough on the NW side of Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania is just 10-15 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport and about 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, one of the most attractive and resourced of America’s mid-sized cities. Coraopolis is an up-and-coming borough next to the Ohio River that enjoys a low cost of living while staying within arm’s reach of a wealth of amenities, all with a small-town feel.

Community Director

Dr. Mark A. Garcia
President and Fellow in Scripture and Theology at Greystone Theological Insitute

Mentors and
Hospitality

Pastor Jared Havener

Pastor Brent Horan

Luke and Andrea Fournier

Pastor Aaron Garber

Unlike most of our other Learning Communities, Greystone Coraopolis is not led by one minister but is a collaborative work involving multiple ministers and other unique resources. Dr. Mark Garcia, Greystone’s President, is the Director of this learning community, but students will enjoy pastoral mentorship and discussion with four different ministers, one each week per month throughout the year: Dr. Garcia, Pastor Brent Horan of First Reformed Presbyterian in Penn Hills, Pastor Aaron Garber of Calvin Presbyterian in North Huntingdon, and Pastor Jared Havener of Trinity Presbyterian in Johnstown all team up to provide a weekly rotation of on-site mentors for students in Greystone Coraopolis. Students here therefore receive mentorship not from one pastor only but from four. In addition, students will meet with their mentor and with each other once a week for a common dinnertime meal prepared by Greystone’s hospitality team, Luke and Andrea Fournier, who will themselves add to the regular fellowship of the Greystone Coraopolis community, and of course students here are able to participate in all the other events and modules taking place on site throughout the year.

Community Location

 

Features of the Coraopolis Learning Community

Since Greystone Coraopolis is the base of operations for Greystone Theological Institute, students who study here also enjoy all the benefits of belonging to Greystone’s principal location. The property includes a full traditional sanctuary, a smaller chapel used for daily prayers, a sizable fellowship hall with full kitchen and wine cellar, our full-size regular classroom, a growing library with copy and print capabilities and other research resources, a reading and meeting room, a café area, multiple classrooms and office spaces, and a residential wing. Students at Greystone Coraopolis are provided with their own dedicated study rooms and spaces, and are able to use the various facilities throughout the week, in and outside of formal class times.

Alongside these features, Greystone Coraopolis shares its property with Immanuel Presbyterian, who is currently in the process of searching for their next minister. Students at Greystone Coraopolis will be expected to worship with Immanuel regularly and to take advantage of the special opportunity of serving and otherwise enjoying the connection to this small yet spiritually mature congregation in this time of transition. This is likely to prove a rich experience for the student just as it will be a great encouragement to this local congregation.

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