Children & Youth
All-Church Talent Show
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we celebrate the talents of church members of all ages. Gather in the Social Hall for a potluck dinner at 5 pm. The Christian Education committee will provide chili and rice, but please bring a side dish to share. All talents are welcome, but please […]
Youth Day of Thanks and Giving
for youth in grades 6–12 Come learn about why folks across the world are standing with Standing Rock and join in prayer, advocacy and action to support the Standing Rock Sioux in their continued assertion of sovereignty over their traditional territories and protection of our water. We will show our thanks for God’s creation by […]
Middle School Retreat
Camp Crestfield & Conference Center 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock, PA, United Statesfor youth in grades 6-8 at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center The Middle School Retreat is time to join youth from all around Pittsburgh to worship, study scripture, develop friendships and have FUN. Registration and Permission Form and $25 deposit due by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14. Schedule: Meet at ELPC on Friday at 5:00pm Return to ELPC on […]
Do You Hear What I Hear?
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a fresh retelling of the Christmas Story by our children and youth in the Sanctuary. This year’s pageant, Do You Hear What I Hear?, was written by ELPC member Ashley Birt. We remember that many voices told of the Christ Child’s birth—from angels to shepherds, and even a star! As these familiar […]
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! […]