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 141; Amos 3:12–4:3; Luke (Q) 6:27–36 (Love Your Enemies; Renouncing One’s Own Rights; The Golden Rule; Impartial Love; Being Full of Compassion Like God); Galatians 2:11–14. 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 Afghan Refugees to Pittsburgh
Afghan refugees are front page news now, but Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh has a long history of welcoming refugee families. Brenda Lee Green, program supervisor of JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services, will join us to review the U.S. refugee resettlement program, the cost of refugee resettlement in comparison to the economic and cultural gains to the community, and the context of “welcoming the refugee” in the Abrahamic religions.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.