I went to First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh on my lunch hour today and the sanctuary was completely empty. I felt like I was all alone except that I could hear a faint buzz of activity in the church’s large cafeteria below. Two things struck me about this church: it has gorgeous woodwork and a massive organ. The sanctuary is completely symmetrical, other than the pulpit to the right of the altar. Something about this church made me feel like I could have been far away from home. Maybe it was the solitude that made me feel that way. Regardless, the church is very beautiful and I can’t imagine what it would cost to build such a structure today. It’s truly a work of art and an act of worship to create such a beautiful church. First Presbyterian is adjacent to Trinity Cathedral and across the street from The Duquesne Club on Sixth Avenue downtown and a sandwich board on the sidewalk in front of the church advertises daily lunch specials as “the best kept secret in the ‘burgh.”