By Clark Ehman | Staff Writer

On May 5 Jonah’s Call Anglican Church moved into its new location at 907 Middle St. The move converted Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church to an Anglican Church that traces its “spiritual heritage back through the historic Church of England,” according to the church’s website. “Jonah’s Call” is in reference to the Prophet Jonah, “who was called upon to preach the news of God’s love to a city that needed to hear it,” according to Jonah 3:1-10 in the Bible.

Pastor Greg Sparks of Jonah’s Call Anglican Church provided insight on the history of the church, as well as details on the move into the new location. Jonah’s Call is associated with the “Anglican Church in North America” (ACNA). Pastor Sparks said that this denomination has been around since 2008.

Jonah’s Call recently elected their third archbishop. Sparks became a priest at Jonah’s Call this past January, the first time that Sparks would serve as an Anglican Priest.

Pastor Sparks has lived on the Northside for 32 years. Before coming to Jonah’s Call, he worked at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, but wanted an opportunity to lead his own church.

“To have a church that we serve and lead that is on the Northside is a dream come true,” Sparks said.

Check out the August edition of The Northside Chronicle for the full story.