Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School classes.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Turning Point(s). Pastor Randy will preach from John 1:43–51.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from John 1:35–42, 43–51, and his sermon will be titled “Come and See.”
If you’re out of town and/or unable to attend worship, join us in spirit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook and stream our service.
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan, our hour-long Taizé service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
Christian Education Classes
We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 am. Read more about our adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Children and Youth
- Infants–Age 2 | Nursery
- Pre-school/Ages 3–5 | Room 110 B
- Kindergarten–Grade 1 | Room 206
- Grades 2–3 | Room 205
- Grades 4–5 | Room 211
- Middle School (grades 6–8) | Room 207
- Senior High (grades 9–12) | Room 217
Contemporaries | McKelvy Room
Freedom Rising Sunday
On this Sunday, Presbyterians throughout our Presbytery will pledge to learn about, pray for, celebrate, and recommit to our shared mission of addressing the worsening plight of African American males in our city. Pittsburgh is one of five pilot cities of this important program birthed in Pittsburgh and adopted by the General Assembly. The presenter will be Ralph Lowe, the Presbytery’s director of Justice Ministries. Learn more about it and what we can do together.
Journey With Scripture | Highland Room
“So love the Lord, all you faithful…all you who wait for the Lord.”—Psalm 31:23–24
Join us this Epiphany season and throughout the New Year as we begin reading and reflecting upon an alternative set of scripture readings from the Bible. Titled “Year D”, the readings have been selected by Pastor Randy to complement and enlarge the scope of the traditional three-year lectionary cycle of Sunday readings.
Join us for this week’s readings: Genesis 35:1–4, 9–15; Psalm 31:16–24; Galatians 3:1–9, 21–22; and Acts 5:33–42.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room
Anyone involved in parenting (singles, couples, adoptive parents, step-parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors, etc.) are welcome to join us for our NEW Parenting Circle. Gathering time starts at 9:45 am, but our formal discussion won’t start until 10 am, so that families have time to drop off their children at their classes. We share experiences, resources, prayer, and scripture as we explore how our faith builds and nourishes our family lives, as well as nurtures our parent/child relationships. Join us as we learn from one another ways to foster closer family relationships in the context of creating active faith communities.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room
ELPC Travelers on Recent Trip to Israel Share Memories and Impressions
ELPC members Lynn and Bill Buchanan, Liz Hopkins, Gail Mallory, Polly McQueen, and Vivienne Selia went to Israel with Pastor Randy, Rabbi Gibson, and several members of Temple Sinai. As a panel, they will share their experiences and impressions from the trip.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room
Just This
We will discuss our current book, Just This, by Richard Rohr, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, Suzanne Wolfe, Shirley Fair, and Yamuna Morgenstern.