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Health and Fitness Visitor Sunday and Spiritual Life Sampler, Sept 26
Make a special effort to invite a friend to worship with you! After the 11 am service we will have our annual Spiritual Life Sampler in the Social Hall. At that time, a simple reception and small gift will be provided to welcome our visitors. Read more.

Sunday, September 26 Worship Services

8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; the Rev. Pat Frick preaching.
8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.
11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Randall K. Bush preaching: “A Grieving Faith,” Jeremiah 8:18-9:1.

September 26 Christian Education

Did you know that these and other events are listed on our website calendar? Click here to view the calendar. Or, you can view just the details on this week’s classes.

Contemporaries: “Arab Christians in the Holy Lands,” with Dr. Leila Richards. Second floor parlor.

Journey with Scripture: Jer. 32:1–3a, 6–15; Ps. 91:1–6, 14–16; I Tim. 6:6–19; Luke 16:19–31. Second floor library.
Parenting Circle: “Involving Children in Worship and the Life of the Church: Service,” with Emily Rosenthal and Wil Forest. First floor, Harambe room.
Seekers: “Eco-Justice and Environmental Ministries,” led by Rev. Barbara McFarland. Second floor, room 234.
Soul Food: We continue our study of Joyce Rupp’s book Fresh Bread. Second floor, Pastor’s conference room.

Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week

Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. September 22 service followed at 8:15 with “The Largest Possible Life,” led by Laurie Arnold.
Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, September 22, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, September 27, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
Centering prayer: Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 pm. Room 250.

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Health and Fitness Club One Sixteen, Bible One Sixteen begin Sept 22
Club One Sixteen and Bible One Sixteen classes begin Wednesday, September 22.

Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) opportunities
As we all begin a new VIM journey with Wil Forrest, our Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) Coordinator, we will want to make sure our hearts, heads and hands are all doing God’s work in our church and in our community. Read this week’s volunteer opportunities.

Join the PW on a fall retreat, Sept 24-25
Join the Presbyterian Women for a fall retreat themed “Service,” led by Susy Robinson, manager of outreach and volunteer services for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund. Read more. A new art exhibit: Krista Reitz, September 12

Krista Reitz photography exhibit, last Sunday
The exhibit and sale run through Sept 26. All profits benefit the ELPC Arts Committee. For more info, email or call (412) 462-4689.

Malawi guests coming to Pittsburgh at the end of September
Volunteers are needed to help host a group of visitors from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa, at the end of September. Read more.

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. September’s “Food of the Month” is jelly / jam.

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of September, the Deacons are collecting XL men’s underwear, tee-shirts, and deodorant for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!