What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
March 13, 2012
Spiritual stillness is a positive, active thing: We enter into an experience of silence to listen to what there is to be heard.
Spotlight
“Have a Heart for Hunger”: Return bags Sunday, March 18
Join  the fight against hunger by participating in the Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. Monetary donations made between Feb 14 and March 31 will have a matching donation made, up to $30,000! Food donations of the following items are always needed: Hamburger Helper, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix, Rice-a-Roni, diapers in all sizes, or household cleaning products. Fill and return bags to ELPC on this Sunday, March 18 Find out more about the Have a Heart Campaign.
Worship services, Sunday March 18
Christian Education, Sunday March 18
Check out our Christian Education webpage for complete course descriptions and notes on this week’s and upcoming classes.
- Contemporaries, “The Changing Authority of the Pulpit and the Church,” part two of two, with special guest facilitator Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush. Second floor parlor.
- Journey with Scripture, Numbers 21:4-9; Psalms 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21, with special guest facilitator Wil Forest. Second floor library.
- Parenting Circle, We continue our two winter texts, The Five Love Languages of Children and The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. Teen Book: Chapter 8 and Child Book: Chapter 7: “Discover Your Child’s Primary Love Language.” Books available in class, no prior reading is required and newcomers welcome! First floor, Harambe Room.
- Seekers: “Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Letters and Papers from Prison,” part two of two, with special guest Rev. Christiane Dutton. Room 234.
- Soul Food: We continue our text Spiritual Classics: William Law: “Prayer and Fasting, Public or Private?,” pp. 73-76, with Joe Hajdu.
- Clase de Escuela Dominical en Español, con Joaquin Anabe Lopez. Room 217.
Worship and prayer opportunities during the week
 Taizé prayer service: Join us every Wednesday at 7pm. The hour-long service includes sung prayers, simple, beautiful music, a time of silence, spoken and silent prayers, and opportunity for individual prayer. Followed by a time of hospitality. Everyone is welcome to stay after the service this Wednesday March 14, for Music on the Labyrinth.- Labyrinth prayer walk: Mondays 9:00 am to 1:30 pm; Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Centering Prayer: Every Tuesday, 7:00pm. Second floor library.
News and events
 Grief support group begins this week: Thursday, March 15
ELPC members Ted Cmarada and Susan Spangler, experienced psychotherapists and grief counselors, will lead a grief support group for those in our community who are grieving or struggling with loss and change. The free group begins this week, Thursday, March 15, and will continue for six weeks on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 pm. The emotional challenges that accompany loss can be experienced as sudden and profound, or they can arise subtly over time as persistent sadness, mood swings, difficulty with day-today functioning, or distress in personal relationships. These are aspects of grieving, which also can be related to separation, divorce, or major life change. Grief is a process that, when met with compassion and care by self and others, can flow into a renewed and deepened engagement with life. Second Floor parlor.
Lenten Bible Study continues: Wednesday, March 14
Join the Revs Bush and Schoenewolf Wednesday evenings during Lent from 6 - 7pm in the Second Floor Parlor for a time of study, discussion and reflection together. This special Lenten program will run Wednesday evenings through April 4. Read more
Inquirers’ Class, March 18 and 25
 Are you or someone you know thinking about joining ELPC as a member or as a friend? Our next Inquirers’ class will be March 18 and 25, from 12 Noon to 2:00 pm. This two-part session is a great opportunity to find out more about our church community, who we are, what we do, what we believe, and more. To register, or for questions, or if you’re already a member of a PC(USA) church and would like to transfer your membership, call Gloria Knopp, (412) 441-3800 x22. Lunch is provided; let Gloria know if you need childcare.
 More happenings at East Liberty Presbyterian Church
To find out all about what’s going on at ELPC this week, see this week’s announcements.
In our community
 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.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of March, the Deacons continue to collect men’s hats, gloves, scarves, and underwear (sizes L, XL, and XXL) for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support! |
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