What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
Second week of Lent, March 23, 2011
Help us to break through all barriers so that your love and grace may be daily manifest around us.
Spotlight
 Hope Academy Spring Music Festival, March 26, 7 pm
Join us on Saturday, March 26 as we celebrate our young musicians, singers, dancers and actors during a day-long marathon of free events! Shakespeare students perform at 10 am, student music recitals are from Noon to 6 pm, and the Wednesday Voices of Hope singing groups and EL CEO perform at 7 pm. All events are free and take place at ELPC.
For full descriptions and details on this week’s classes, click to the Christian Education page of our website.
- Contemporaries: “The Prophetic Depth of Jeremiah,” part 2 of 2, with Dr. Jim Russ, ELPC member. Second floor parlor.
- Journey with Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42. Second floor library.
- Parenting Circle: Discussion continues on Anne Lamott’s book, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith, with Frances Irvin and Yamuna: “Sister,” “Baby.” First floor, Harambe Room.
- Seekers: “Evolution Today: The New Challenge to Christian Faith,” with Ron Cole-Turner. Room 234.
- Soul Food: Discussions continue using Joyce Rupp’s Fresh Bread, with Rebecca Cole-Turner. Second floor, Pastor’s conference room.
- Clase de Escuela Dominical en Español: Nos reunimos cada domingo de 12:30-1:30 en el cuarto No343. Bilingual bibles available.
Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week
 Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Childcare available from 6:45 to 8:15 in the Nursery. Note no after-Taizé events during Lent.- Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, March 28, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Centering Prayer: Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 pm. Room 250
News and events
 Japan Disaster Relief
There are several ways you can contribute to the disaster relief efforts in Japan. This can be done through the “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering that will be received next month. Or, to help immediately, you can click or send a check to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Church (USA), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. Japan Disaster Aid poster at right designed by SignalNoise.
 Paintings by by He Qi on exhibit at ELPC
As part of ELPC’s continued commitment to the arts, we are very pleased to exhibit prints by contemporary Chinese artist He Qi. Dr. Qi’s art is displayed in Room 234 and the 2nd Floor Parlor. In his works, He Qi has blended together Chinese folk customs and traditional Chinese painting techniques with the western art of the Middle and Modern Ages, and has created a contemporary, artistic style of color-on-paper painting.
 Lenten crosses in our worship spaces
In the Sanctuary, third floor Music Room, chapel, and ground floor dining room worships spaces, you’ll find special Lenten crosses, with cards that ask us, “Who do you say that I am?” You’re invited to write your own personal answer to this question that Christ asked, then tape the strip of paper onto the cross. Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee.
Lenten devotionals and Lenten booklets
 Lenten devotional materials for families, adults, teens, and children are available. These materials are provided courtesy of the Christian Education committee so that persons of all ages can deepen
their faith throughout the Lenten season.
“Have a Heart for Hunger” bags return March 27
Join in the fight against hunger by participating in ELPC’s efforts to support EECM’s “Have a Heart for Hunger” Campaign. Return your bag with the requested items to a worship service on March 27. Or, make a financial contribution: donations made between February 13 and March 31 will have a matching donation made up to $30,000.
Strategic Vision: Study Circles continue, March 29, 6:30 (part 3 of 4)
 Over the past year, ELPC has been engaged in a strategic visioning process. The next step is to hear from church members about the steps forward God is leading our church to consider. Join us for one or all sessions and add your voice to this important conversation.
Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) opportunities
Each week we feature open opportunities where we need your hands. Read more about this week’s volunteer opportunities
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. March’s “Food of the Month” is instant mashed potatoes.
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