Church Life
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!
Cancelled: Mindfulness Meditation
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesThis week's Qi Gong and Mindfulness Meditation session is cancelled. We will return to our normal schedule next Thursday at 7 pm. Join us and Susan Spangler as we learn more about Mindfulness Meditation and engage in this ancient prayer form together. We begin with Qi Gong and move into meditation instruction, guided meditations, and practices for supporting […]
Unhanging of the Greens
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us after Sanctuary worship as we pack away our Christmas decorations for future use. Snacks will be provided for those who are able to help.
Canceled: Mindfulness Meditation
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesWe will not meet for Qi Gong or Mindfulness Meditation on Maundy Thursday. Please join us for our Maundy Thursday service, 7 pm, led by Pastor Patrice. Join us and Susan Spangler as we learn more about Mindfulness Meditation and engage in this ancient prayer form together. We begin with Qi Gong and move into meditation instruction, guided […]
Check. Change. Control.
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Membership and Outreach Committee is offering the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Healthy Blood Pressure for All program. This community-based, health-education program empowers participants to take control of their cardiovascular health by combining the AHA’s Check. Change. Control.® tracker and 412 Food Rescue’s Cooking Matters classes. Check. Change. Control. is an evidence-based, self-monitoring program […]
Grief Support Group
ELPC – Trustees Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGrieving is a process, a human experience which, when met with compassion and care, can flow into a renewed and deepened engagement with life. This five-week group is for those in our community (ELPC and beyond) who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The group will provide direction and resources, healing practices, and ample opportunities for sharing and discussion. Participants should […]
Cooking Matters
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Membership and Outreach Committee is offering the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Healthy Blood Pressure for All program. This community-based, health-education program empowers participants to take control of their cardiovascular health by combining the AHA’s Check. Change. Control.® tracker and 412 Food Rescue’s Cooking Matters classes. Cooking Matters is a course focused on preparing […]
Fellowship Time
ELPC - First Floor Library 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PABeginning on Sunday, May 13, our Fellowship Time will be held in the newly renovated spaces on the first floor leading to the South Highland Ave entrance (where the first floor Library was located). Join us following Sanctuary worship for a new member reception that includes light refreshments. All are welcome!
Pride Events
Downtown Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPittsburgh Pride events are opportunities to celebrate and support Pittsburgh’s diverse community of LGBTQ+ people and their allies. ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry members have prayerfully and thoughtfully selected several Pride events sponsored by different Pittsburgh Pride organizations so that we might reach a wide audience. As people of faith, these are excellent opportunities for us to […]
Canceled: Centering Meditation
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesThere will be no Centering Meditation on Wed., July 4. Our regular schedule resumes on Wed., July 11. Drawn from the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, centering prayer is presented in an updated, accessible four-step method. The Centering Prayer group aims to sit in silence for 20 minutes of prayer, and supports its members in their […]
Canceled: Mindfulness Meditation
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesWe will not meet on Thursday, August 9. Our regular schedule will resume next Thursday, August 16. Join us and Susan Spangler as we learn more about Mindfulness Meditation and engage in this ancient prayer form together. We begin with Qi Gong and move into meditation instruction, guided meditations, and practices for supporting mindfulness in everyday life. Mindfulness […]
Summer Celebration of Service and Volunteers
ELPC - Courtyard 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesAll who have served this year (that's you) are invited to take a break from serving and celebrate our year of service together. Hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with about 6-8 folks (no serving utensil necessary and please label your container with […]