Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings.
Children and Youth
Our children and youth are deeply spiritual people with great theological questions. To foster these gifts and to help students learn the stories, vocabulary, and actions of the Christian life in a loving community, ELPC offers Church School classes for kids and youth from pre-K–grade 12. Class locations are listed below. Parents, please register your child online. Email Sara Hackett for more details.
Pre-K | Nursery
K–Grade 3 | Room 206
Grades 4–6 | Room 211
Grades 7–12 | Second Floor Parlor
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
“This is my beloved and this is my friend.”—Song of Songs 5:16
This month, we’ll continue to read from the Psalms, the Song of Songs, and the Gospel of Mark, as well as begin reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians. All these readings offer transformative paths of steadfast love, faithfulness, and justice. They encourage us in the mutuality and friendship of God in Christ. Come join the journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 18:1–19; Song of Songs 5:10–6:3; Mark 8:1–21. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Room 213 and Zoom
This year, we will be reading Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown. In this New York Times bestseller, Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.”
Anyone involved in parenting (singles, couples, adoptive parents, step-parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors, etc.) are welcome to join us. For more information, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
Black History in Pittsburgh
This video from the Heinz History Channel discusses key Black history events and activists in the Pittsburgh area, primarily during the civil rights era.
Join us in person or contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
We will begin discussing chapter 5 of Made for Goodness, by Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho Tutu.
New participants are welcome in person, online, or by phone. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.