Children & Youth
Vigil Against LGBTQ Violence
David Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHigh School Students are invited to help host the Gay Christian Network conference’s Vigil Against Violence with young adults from ELPC. The vigil will be downtown, OUTSIDE. We will meet at ELPC at 6:00pm. All who help at the Vigil get free admission to the Everyday Sunday and Bobby Jo Valentine concert (inside) that evening […]
DG2! Service Day
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDoing Good Together!—a service based partnership with youth at Rodef Shalom—will meet to do service projects that help feed our neighbors. Youth in grades 4–12 are encouraged to join in the fun and the work!
Misguided Angels: The Role of the Nervous System in Spiritual Growth
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom conception, our brains develop from the bottom up: brain stem, limbic system, and then cortex. The nervous system is the first to develop, with the primary responsibility of protecting us from danger. It operates through approach or avoid—going toward what nurtures us and away from what threatens us. From a young age, we perceived our caregivers as […]
Tween Snow Tubing
Tweens in grades 4–6 will travel from ELPC to Boyce Park for a night of snow tubing. Bring $10 to cover the cost of the event. RSVP to Sara at SaraH@coh.net or 412-673-2926 Permission Slip required
DG2! Empty Bowls Baking
for youth in grades 4-12 Doing Good Together!, a partnership between the youth of Rodef Shalom and ELPC, will be volunteering to bake cookies for the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser. Empty Bowls dinner serves up a simple meal as a reminder that too many people throughout our region are facing hunger with “empty bowls” and benefits […]
DG2! Purim Carnival
4th-12th graders are invited to help host the Purim Carnival at Rodef Shalom. We will leave immediately following the Journey Worship service at 9:45am and will travel to Rodef Shalom together, this will be a fun morning of service to children and families and a great way to learn about the Purim. We will return […]
The Great Exchange: Travel
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we together across the generations will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of travel. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!
Buzzword Perform & Play – Magic!
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesA live, interactive performance, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, followed by dinner and activities, for young children (ages five and under) and their families. The event is short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, yet engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had! […]
Faith Night at PNC Park: Youth Event
Incoming 6th-12th graders from ELPC will head to PNC park for Faith Night. After the Pirates win against the Cardinals, Pittsburgh players and coaches will share their stories of faith and how following God has impacted their life. We have a limited number of tickets reserved so please RSVP. Tickets cost $15. permission slip required
Senior High Retreat: “Re.Creation”
Camp Crestfield & Conference Center 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock, PA, United StatesTogether for just over 24 hours we will engage in recreation fun (aka game playing), read creation stories in the Bible, create our own meals, re-create some art, do more recreation fun and games, pray for creation, sing songs about creation … and play games again! Download Permission Form HERE who should come? Any youth who has […]
DG2! Advocating for Immigration Reform
Doing Good Together (DG2!) Youth in grades 4–12 together with youth from Rodef Shalom and FURIA (Fuerza Unida en Resistencia de Inmigrantes en Acción), a grassroots organization formed by immigrant women to fight for immigrants’ rights in Pittsburgh, will film a short video about the need for immigration reform and naming Pittsburgh a sanctuary city. […]
The Great Exchange: Traditions
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we together across the generations will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of traditions. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!