Summer Film Series: The Canary Effect
2018-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to our annual Summer Film Festival on Sundays in July! This year’s documentaries and movies are a continuation of our on-going systemic racism series. Join us in the Social Hall following worship to view the movies, discuss the themes, and enjoy lunch together.
This week’s feature, The Canary Effect, is a 2006 documentary that looks into the effects that the U.S. and its policies have on the Indigenous peoples (Native Americans). Delving deeply into the historic realities of the American Indian, this film details the genocidal practices of our government and its effects on present-day Indian country. Featuring interviews with the leading scholars and experts on Indian issues, the film brings together the past and present in a way never before captured so eloquently and boldly on film.
1 hour | Hosted by the Mission Board

First Friday @ Arsenal with Sanctuary
2018-08-03 19:00 - 22:00
Let’s meet at one of the most fun places in all of Pittsburgh and make some new friends. Arsenal Bowl has often been voted the best bowling in the ‘Burg – see https://www.arsenalbowl.com/. We will gather there with folks from a recent church plant called Sanctuary Faith Community to share fun and conversation – see https://www.sanctuarypgh.org/. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency
2018-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to bringing solar energy to homeowners. Join ELPC’s Justice Committee in the Social Hall to learn more about this exciting new initiative following worship on Sunday, August 19.
SUN will give a presentation on how homeowners can simplify and lower the cost of going solar through bulk purchasing solar panels.
We also will welcome Conservation Consultants, Inc., a non-profit organization that works in the area of energy efficiency and home retrofits. Learn tips, strategies, and the best ways to improve your home.
Refreshments will be served. Contact Lucy de Barbaro at lucyna.debarbaro@gmail.com for more info.

First Friday @ Unity
2018-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
It is time to have your voice be heard! This coffeehouse evening will include fellowship, treats and lots of Fair Trade PLUS Café Justo coffee. Participants are asked to bring a poem, song, reading, Scripture, a story or anything creative to share with the group focused on the theme of #MeToo, as well as to bring a dessert to share. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Facing Systemic Racism Series: Uncovering Your Racial Autobiography
2018-09-22 17:30 - 20:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-3911, United States
Join us as we continue our series on systemic racism in our society and how it impacts our lives. The Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, dean of students at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead us as we explore our own racial autobiography.
We will share a potluck meal in the Social Hall at 5:30 pm. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you are able. The program runs from 6–8 pm. Childcare is available with a reservation by leaving a message at 412.441.3800 x140.

The Rev. Dr. Welch is vice president for Student Services and Community Engagement, and Dean of Students at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He also is an adjunct professor of Business Ethics at the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business and an adjunct in Healthcare Ethics for the University of Pittsburgh’s Consortium Ethics Program. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Economics at Carnegie Mellon University, a Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University.

First Friday @ Arsenal Cider House
2018-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Arsenal Cider House, 300 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
We will gather at this local hot spot for some good drink and good conversation. Bring money to try some of the house beverage and an engaging question for the group to discuss. Learn more about the venue at http://www.arsenalciderhouse.com. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

East Liberty Redevelopment Presentation
2018-10-07 12:00 - 13:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us after Sanctuary worship to learn about exciting redevelopment projects in our community, including a virtual tour of housing projects, led by Kendall Pelling, director of land recycling at East Liberty Development, Inc.
A light lunch will be served.

Nathan Laube Organ Concert
2018-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Co-sponsored with the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh with the premiere of a new composition by Craig Phillips. Complimentary tickets are available to ELPC members from Dr. Ed Moore.
Click here to view the printed program.

Facing Systemic Racism: Acknowledging White Privilege
2018-10-20 17:30 - 20:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-3911, United States
What do you take into consideration when moving into a new community? How and how much are people of your own heritage portrayed in media and entertainment? What authors do you read? What do your children learn in history classes? How do you decide where and when to shop? Aside from theology, what do you consider when selecting a worship community? What are three things that you want your children and grandchildren to know when they leave the house? What is your experience with community policing?
How you answer these questions may say more than you think about your racial heritage and experience. Join us as we continue to explore racism as seen through the eyes of privilege.
We will share a potluck meal in the Social Hall at 5:30 pm. The program will run from 6–8 pm. Childcare can be reserved by calling 412.441.3800 x140.

New Members & Friends Reception
2018-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC’s Membership & Outreach Committee is hosting a reception after worship for our new members and friends. Please join us in welcoming them in the Fellowship Room.

First Friday @ Beto’s
2018-11-02 19:00 - 22:00
Go out to dinner with friends to try pizza with raw toppings at a Pittsburgh favorite: Beto’s Pizza. See http://betosoriginalpizza.com/home/2892825. Bring money and your appetite for dinner. RSVP if you want a ride from ELPC leaving at 6:30pm or just meet there at 7pm. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Cathedral Rummage Sale
2018-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-3911, United States
ELPC is hosting a Cathedral Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in the Social Hall!
There will be a great selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing; housewares; small hardware; linens; jewelry; toys; knickknacks; books; records; CDs; DVDs; Christmas items; and more!
Questions? Email Lora at ljazzzbo@aol.com or Tony at overthepond_50@hotmail.com.
All proceeds benefit ELPC’s Building Our Future campaign.

Volunteers are Needed
If you’d like to volunteer to help set up, work the sale, and/or clean up, please sign up with Wil Forrest by Sunday, October 28.

Dr. Charles Huddleston Heaton's 90th Birthday Celebration
2018-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206, United States
Dr. Edward Alan Moore, ELPC’s music director and organist, will be one of the featured organists at the 90th birthday celebration for Dr. Charles Huddleston Heaton, former ELPC music director and organist.
The celebration will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, and is free and open to the public.

Fall Food Drive to Benefit EECM
2018-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-11 09:00 - 12:00
On Stewardship Sunday, November 11, the Mission Board and Christian Education will once again sponsor a food drive to benefit the Food Pantry at East End Cooperative Ministry. Bags with a shopping list attached will be distributed on Sunday, November 4. Please return filled bags on Sunday, November 11, so they can be brought forth during Sanctuary worship as our offering to assist community members who are in need.
Requested items include:

Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups and pastas
Brown and white Rice
Rice-A-Roni type meals
Hamburger Helper type meals
Instant mashed potatoes
Mac ‘n cheese
Oatmeal
Ramen noodles

Dr. Ed to Perform at Glenshaw PC
2018-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenshaw Ave., Glenshaw, PA, 15116, United States
All are welcome to hear Dr. Edward Alan Moore, ELPC’s music director and organist, in recital at Glenshaw Presbyterian Church. His performance will re-dedicate the church’s newly rebuilt Austin Organ, Opus 1575, which was originally built in 1928.
The concert is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow.

Thanksgiving Feast
2018-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Come one, come all to this annual event where our ELPC family and community celebrate the many blessings in our lives with fellowship and a turkey luncheon with all the trimmings!
Consider Volunteering
We need about 50 volunteers to ensure this event not only successfully feeds ELPC friends and members, but also warmly welcomes members of our community. If you’re willing and able to help, sign up in the hallway near the front desk to either set up (9:45–11:45 am) or clean up (1–3 pm).
Bring a side or Dessert
You also can sign up to bring side dishes and desserts. All dishes should be labeled with your name. There is no need to bring serving utensils. A signup sheet will be available on the bulletin board near the Highland Ave. entrance beginning on Sunday, November 4.

Celebrating the Life of Gail Noden
2018-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Everyone in our faith family is welcome to celebrate the life of longtime ELPC member Gail Noden on Tuesday, November 20, 10 am, on what would have been her birthday.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
2018-11-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States
All are invited to an Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service at Third Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth and Negley).

Facing Systemic Racism: Where Do We Go From Here?
2018-12-02 12:30 - 14:00
Please join us for the final event in our Facing Systemic Racism series as we discuss where we as a church go next to address systemic racism. Your reflections and input will help guide future events, action, and programs at ELPC.
A light lunch will be served. Childcare is available by calling 412.441.3800 x140.

First Friday @ Shadracks
2018-12-07 19:00 - 23:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
We will meet at ELPC, 7 pm, and drive north to Butler for the “world’s largest drive-through, fully synchronized LED Christmas light-and-music show of its kind.” Along the way there will be road trip snacks and sing-a-longs (including requests and dedications).
You will not want to miss this classic holiday event! RSVP now to save your seat in the van by contacting Kelli Booher at KelliB@coh.net or 405.501.0711.
See http://shadrackchristmas.com/pittsburgh-pa/ for more information.

Christmas in East Liberty
2018-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The eighth season of ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series continues with our most highly anticipated concert, Christmas in East Liberty! The ELPC Chancel Choir, The Brass Roots, and organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore will join forces for a sonic spectacular of Christmas holiday classics for brass, organ, and choir.
This celebrated concert also will feature a premiere of a new arrangement of “I Wonder as I Wander” by Pittsburgh’s own Mike Tomaro, offered in memory of Gabriel D’Abruzzo, former ELPC music associate.
This performance is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received.

Download the concert poster and share it with your family and friends.

PROGRAM
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
arr. Anthony DiLorenzo
Sans Day Carol
arr. Stephen Caracciolo
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
Jule Styne/arr. Gordon Goodwin
adapted by David Gardner
Carol of Bells
Trans-Siberian Orchestra/arr. Michael Dorato
O Magnum Mysterium
Morten Lauridsen
Christmas Sing Along
Lucas Richman/arr. Jonathan Craig
Intermission
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson/arr. Rana Jurjus
Little Drummer Boy
Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone
arr. Philip Sparke/adapted by Michael Dorato
Dawning Light of Our Salvation
arr. Mike Tomaro
I Wonder As I Wander
arr. Mike Tomaro
Joy to the World
arr. Anthony DiLorenzo
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Hugh Martin/arr. Rana Jurjus
White Christmas
arr. Mike Tomaro

Chatham Baroque
2019-01-05 20:00 - 22:00 | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The eighth season of ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series continues with a performance by Chatham Baroque in our intimate Chapel.
Regarded as one of the country’s most distinguished period ensembles, Chatham Baroque has excited local, national, and international audiences for nearly 30 years with dazzling technique and lively interpretations of 17th and 18th century music, played on instruments of the time.
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available to ELPC members from Dr. Edward Alan Moore.

Young Children’s Ministry Potluck
2019-02-02 16:30 - 19:00 | ELPC – Nursery Suite, 116 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Do you have a child age three or under in your family or household? Are you looking for a chance to connect with other families with little kids? Do you want to learn or share tips for navigating church and naptime, introducing little kids to Bible stories and table grace, and answering the string of questions that emerge when your young toddler starts to ask “Why?”
Join us for a potluck dinner for families on Saturday, February 2, 4:30–7 pm. This will be an informal time to get to know other families of young children at ELPC, share a meal, and talk about what ELPC offers (or could offer!) for young children and their families. We’ll gather in the Nursery Suite so that there is plenty for kids to play with, and we’ll have activities planned for older siblings.
ELPC will provide spaghetti, and families are asked to bring a side or salad to share. (But if bringing a side dish is too difficult with everyone and everything else you are bringing, please just bring yourselves! We get it!)
Please RSVP to Gloria Knopp at 412.441.3800 x122 by Sunday, January 27.

ELPC Winter Food Drive
2019-02-10 08:45 - 13:00, 2019-02-17 08:45 - 13:00, 2019-02-24 08:45 - 13:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC Deacons are sponsoring a Winter Food Drive in cooperation with the EECM Have a Heart for Hunger Campaign to assist our neighbors who experience food insufficiency during the winter months. The list of requested, non-perishable canned food items will be distributed on Sunday, February 10 and 17.
Items are due back at the church on Sunday, February 24. Thank you for having a heart.

RCC Cabaret: Telling Our Stories
2019-02-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-03-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-03-03 15:00 - 16:30 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Renaissance City Choir—ELPC’s Artists in Residence and Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQA+ choral group—invites you to their 2019 Cabaret, Telling Our Stories.
Some of the finest composers, poets, lyricists, authors, and musicians have been and are part of the LGBTQIA+ and allies community. This cabaret will feature the musical, poetic, and prose works by members of the LGBTQIA+ and allies community, as we try to make sense of the successes and the challenging times in life.
Enjoy songs from artists such as Elton John, Indigo Girls, Jason Mraz, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Queen, Jonathan Larson, and others. The poetry and prose will feature work from authors such as Oscar Wilde, Alison Bechdel, James Baldwin, Leslie Feinberg, Truman Capote, Audre Lorde, Tennessee Williams, Alice Walker, Sappho, Dan Savage, Yukio Mishima, and more.
For more details and tickets, visit RCCPittsburgh.com.
