Children & Youth
PBT Dance Placement Auditions + Recycle, Donate and Swap Dance Clothes
ELPC - Gym 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesStudents who would like to be considered for acceptance into the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) Bridge Ballet 1 class at Hope Academy should attend this placement audition. Students who were selected to participate in the Bridge Ballet 1 class during the Spring 2015 term do not need to attend this audition (they are invited to […]
Meet the Music Teaching Artists Open House
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMeet the music teachers at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts to find out more about private voice and instrument lessons for your child. You may also register and schedule your lessons. Children love music and movement; it’s natural – almost instinctual – for them to sing, clap, make rhythms, and move. But how […]
Senior High Planning Retreat
Camp Crestfield & Conference Center 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock, PA, United StatesTogether for 24 hours we will share meals, work together to complete the low ropes challenge course, play games, worship and brainstorm youth events, how to increase attendance, themes and more for the coming year! who should come? Any youth who has started 9th-12th grade who wants to have input into the youth ministry here at […]
Applesauce Making
High School students are invited to celebrate fall with an afternoon of applesauce making (using the Needle Family recipe), games and a bonfire at Cami Needle's home in Wexford. RSVP to Sara Hackett at 412.673.2926 permission slip required
Tween Bowling
ELPC - Bowling AlleyYouth in grades 4–6 are invited to a night of bowling, pizza, trophies, and fun. Please bring a beverage or snack to share, and your friends! RSVP to Sara Hackett by email or 412.673.2926
The Great Exchange: Play
ELPC - Music Room 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 important discussion questions through exploring our theme of “play.” We will have a simple lunch while sharing our life experience and stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy! Sponored by Young […]
College Visit: Robert Morris University
Interested high-school students are welcome to join us for an open house at Robert Morris University. We will check out their 230-acre campus; meet faculty members; talk to current students; and get a first-hand look at RMU’s residence halls, classrooms, athletic venues, and other facilities. We will meet at ELPC at 9:00 am, and will return about 2:30 pm. RMU […]
DG2! goes to Garfield Community Farm
Students in grades 4 -12 are invited to join Doing Good Together! (DG2!) a partnership between ELPC and Rodef Shalom, for a day of service at Garfield Community Farm. We will meet for lunch at ELPC at 12:30 pm, travel to the farm to work, and then return to ELPC at 3:30 pm. permission slip is required […]
Young Guys Fellowship: Overnight
High school guys from the ELPC community are invited to come together for fellowship, fun and service during this overnight event. RSVP to Wil Forrest at wil@coh.net or 412.260.2554. YGF permission slip 2015 required
Hope Academy Open Classes
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPittsburgh Ballet Theatre dance classes, Musical Theater Workshop, Music Discovery and Suzuki Violin groups are all "open for observation" on Saturday, DEC 12. Families, friends and students who might be interested in joining us are invited to come and watch - and maybe get in on the action. Please consider parking in metered neighborhood parking […]
The Traveler’s Guide to Christmas
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur annual Christmas Pageant will be held at 10 am, on Sun. Dec. 13, in the Sanctuary. This year’s pageant is titled The Traveler’s Guide to Christmas and was written by ELPC member Ashley Birt. ELPC’s children and youth will lead us on a journey through the story of Jesus’ birth. Join us as we […]
DG2! Challah for Hunger
Rodef ShalomStudents in grades 4 -12 are invited to join Doing Good Together! (DG2!) a partnership between ELPC and Rodef Shalom, for Challah for Hunger: A Hunger Awareness in Pittsburgh Event. We will join the Rodef Shalom Congregation at Rodef for Challah for Hunger (a partnership with University of Pittsburgh, Repair the World, 412 Food Rescue, and Grow Pittsburgh) […]