Roots of Faith: Where Relationships Grow and Communities Thrive.
Who we are
Founding Faith Congregations
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church
Bakerstown United Methodist Church
Faith United Methodist Church - the church that began the Roots of Faith ministry in Sharpsburg in the mid-2010s
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
Oakmont United Methodist Church
Sharpsburg Family Worship Center
Board of Directors
Marjie Schermer (Adat Shalom Synagogue, Chair)
Mark Rogalsky (Vice-Chair)
Tracy Driver (Aspinwall Presbyterian Church, Secretary)
Christine Johnston (Faith United Methodist Church, Treasurer)
Patsie Evans (Bakerstown United Methodist Church)
Sam Grego
Bill Handyside (Oakmont United Methodist Church)
Doug Kyle
Beth Moore (Sharpsburg Family Worship Center)
Dom Necciai
Kayla Portis
Ethan Powers (Sharpsburg Family Worship Center)
Brittany Reno
Marc Schermer (Adot Shalom Synagogue)
Gio Scolieri
Ellie Simmons
Charles Smith
Staff
Kathleen Stanley, Executive Director
Barbara Cohen, Receptionist
Cassie Nice, Programs Coordinator
Ernie Smith, Custodian
Jme Willey, Director of Operations
Our Mission
Roots of Faith bridges divides across race, economic status, and social background by fostering meaningful relationships, offering essential resources and support, and creating opportunities for lasting growth and transformation.
We help neighbors access nutritious food; maintain stable, safe housing; keep essential utilities on; and connect with vital local resources - meeting urgent needs while equipping individuals to build long-term stability. We unite people from diverse backgrounds and form mutual partnerships among neighbors, local businesses, and organizations - because every connection has the power to make a difference.
Our Vision
A connected community where every person will be provided the support, resources, and opportunities to build a better future.
Our Core Values
Roots of Faith is a PLACE where love, acceptance, connection, equity, and personal growth take root.
P - Personal Growth We provide resources and empowerment so individuals can overcome challenges and thrive.
L - Love Rooted in faith, we believe all people have inherent worth and strive to make everyone feel valued, seen and cared for.
A - Acceptance We treat every person with dignity, respect and compassion.
C - Connection We build relationships that create a sense of belonging and mutual support.
E - Equity We embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and strive to create inclusive and equitable spaces.