What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
August 25, 2011

Beloved in Christ, let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good - whether in our own lives or present around us.

Spotlight

Last courtyard worship for the season
It’s been a glorious summer of worship in our courtyard! As the summer is drawing to a close, we will soon be transitioning our regular Sunday worship schedule:

• August 28, 10:00: Last courtyard summer service.
• September 4, 10:00: Last 10:00 service. In the Sanctuary.
• September 11: Rally Day! Journey worship at 8:45; Sanctuary worship at 11:00.

Connections Dinners
A new season of Connection Dinners starts this fall! Want to have fun and get to know your fellow church members better? Contact Gil Hickman or Paul Outon. Read more

Worship services, Sunday August 28, 2011

This will be the last summer worship in the courtyard.

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Rev. Saleem Ghubril preaching, Presbyterian minister and Executive Director of Pittsburgh Promise.
• 10:00 am: Summer Worship; Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Taking the First Step of Faith,”Exodus 3:1-15.

Christian Education

• Christian Education classes are starting soon! Please join us at 9:30 on September 11 for Rally Day and the beginning of the new church classes term. The fall schedule is now on the webpage! Come find your favorite class or try a new class.

Worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. After-Taizé classes resume in September. Join us at 8:15, after the Taizé service, for a Tower Sing! Wear closed-toed shoes as we will climb the bell tower and sing out over the Pittsburgh skyline.
• Labyrinth prayer walk
• Centering Prayer

News and events

Young Adults September programming
Check our our September events! We welcome ALL adults in their 20s and 30s–married, single, partnered, with or without children–to take part in our Young Adult Ministries and our interdenominational program, TRAIL. Throughout the year, we offer a range of opportunities to come together, share, learn and grow as Christians. For questions on any of the Young Adults programs, , our Young Adults Ministry Coordinator. We invite you to join our warm and dynamic group for faith and fellowship!

Weekly announcements
Read our weekly announcements for details on events, classes, volunteer opportunities, and other happenings this week at ELPC.

In our community

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

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of August, the Deacons are continuing to collect deodorant, shampoo, and men’s socks for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!