Lent Devotional Week 2: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on 1 Kings 19:11-12 Sometimes life can be overwhelming. We may be stressed by the circumstances of our day, afraid for our future, and tired of doing what is …
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Being in God for the World
One of the things that excited me most about accepting the invitation to be the director of Spiritual Life Ministries at ELPC was to explore together how we can live …
Lent Devotional Week 1: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on Luke 4:1-13 One of the richest passages for reflection in the gospels is the story of Jesus being tempted just prior to the start of his public …
Register for a Lenten Devotional Box
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter (not including Sundays), in which we take times to contemplate our …
Spiritual Life Ministry Updates | January 2021
As winter arrives and we continue to live amidst the realities of this pandemic, I’ve sensed a need for us to have regular time and space to center down in …
Reimagining Our Taizé Prayer Service
Early feedback from our Spiritual Life Committee’s online survey suggests a few thoughts about our Taizé prayer service as we move into 2021. Posting old services is not effective at …
Time(s) to Center Down
As winter arrives and we continue to live amidst the realities of this pandemic, there’s a growing need for us to have regular time and space to center down in …
Refuge of the Heart Q&A
I was super excited when Pastor Randy proposed the idea that I collaborate with Kathryn Ophardt, our intern from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, on a bilingual meditation group. I thought to …
Virtual Advent Retreat Reflection
By Laura Ristau, ELPC member I love Advent—the chance to step out of the hustle and bustle and have more of a bird’s-eye view of the days and thoughts leading …
Advent & Christmas Season Events
As we journey through Advent, there are a number of activities for you to get involved in and spend the season together, virtually. Below is a roundup of events. Click …