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.
Church School for Kids | Courtyard
Kids in pre-school through grade 5 will gather in person. All children and adults will be masked, regardless of vaccination status. A registration form is required for all participants. Forms can be found online or at ELPC. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Church School for Youth | Play Yard
Youth in grades 6–12 will meet in person to explore faith questions through scripture, discussion, activities, and prayer. All students and teachers will be masked. A registration form is required for all participants. Forms can be found online or at ELPC.
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”—Luke 6:27
Our focus on the P’s and Q’s of Scripture continues with readings from the Psalms, the prophets, Paul’s letters, and Q (sayings of Jesus from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew).
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 128; Amos 5:18–25; Luke (Q) 6:43–45 (The Tree is Known by Its Fruit); Galatians 3:1–5. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room and Zoom
This fall, we will be discussing The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World. This collection of essays and discussion questions invites parents to call upon their collective wisdom to “wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the works. Written by parents who also are writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers diverse experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and Earth care.”
If you would like a copy of the book, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
Welcoming the Stranger
Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden is a national organization of volunteers that meet asylum seekers at bus stations as they travel from the U.S./Mexico border to their sponsors. Like the Underground Railroad, it informs teams from city to city of the needs of incoming migrants. Volunteers help them understand their tickets, as well as give them food, drink, needed toiletries, etc. Most of the migrants do not speak English. The Grannies are looking for volunteers in Pittsburgh to meet buses at the Greyhound Bus Terminal. Join us to learn more.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.