Register for Vacation Church School 2020
2020-06-26 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Given our inability to gather for Vacation Church School (VCS) as usual this year, ELPC is bringing VCS to YOU! Students enrolled in VCS will receive a box of activities, YouTube demonstrations, and maybe (hopefully!) even opportunities to check in with friends and teachers remotely, as together we explore stories of people who have encountered Jesus in amazing ways in their own homes! You can do these activities together during the last week of June, or you can spread them out over the summer.
Registrations are due by Monday, June 8. Click here to register online, or download a registration form to fill out.

A Celebration of Black Song - ENCORE PRESENTATION
2020-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
ENCORE PRESENTATION
A Celebration of Black Song:
The Harlem Renaissance
Sunday, June 28, 2020
7:00 PM

Please join us for a LIVE rebroadcast of this concert on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastLibertyPresbyterian
or YouTube: http://tiny.cc/elpc-youtube
The musicians from ELPC’s Music Ministry presented this uplifting program of song on February 12, 2017, featuring some of the 20th Century’s most beloved composers and lyricists: Hall Johnson, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II, Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer, Langston Hughes, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Undine Smith Moore, Kurt Weill, Fats Waller, George and Ira Gershwin
Performers
Carly Noel Black, Beth Johnstone Bush, Adrianna M. Cleveland, Todd Farwell, David Jennings Smith, Marcus Kim, Gail Novak Mosites, Juddson Thomas Poeske, Mary Chess Randolph, Mariko Reid, Denise Powell
Gabriel D’Abruzzo †, Music Associate and Pianist
Dr. Edward Alan Moore, Music Director
View the program here.

Help Us Spruce Up
2020-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Summer is in full force and so are the gardens (and weeds!) here at ELPC. If you are looking to connect with nature and the ELPC community, consider joining us for small group garden maintenance meet-ups!
Join us to weed around the perimeter of the church, particularly in the rain garden along Penn Ave. No experience is necessary, but consider bringing work gloves, water, a mask, and any small gardening tools you might have.
For more info, contact Megan Leisher at MeganL@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x122.

Cathedral Concert | Christmas ONLINE in East Liberty
2020-12-18 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Please join us for Christmas ONLINE in East Liberty and relive some of our favorite Christmas performances by The Brass Roots, organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore, and the ELPC Chancel Choir!
Watch live on our YouTube or Facebook pages. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
We offer our Cathedral Concerts free of charge. To help support these concerts, please donate to the freewill offering:
http://tiny.cc/ELPCDonate

PROGRAM
Selections are taken from Christmas in East Liberty 2017, 2018, 2019 and the 2016 CD Christmas in East Liberty.

Joy to the World (CD)
Anthony DiLorenzo

Suite from the Nutcracker (2019)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
March
Tea – Chinese Dance
Cafe – Arabian Dance
Trepak – Russian Dance

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (2019)
Robert Lewis May/arr. Rana Jurjus

Twelve Days of Christmas (CD)
Bill Holcolmbe

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (2018)
Hugh Martin/arr. Rana Jurjus

Little Drummer Boy (2018)
Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone
arr. Philip Sparke/adapted by Michael Dorato

Carol of Bells (2018)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra/arr. Michael Dorato

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (CD)
Anthony DiLorenzo

Dawning Light of Our Salvation (2018)
arr. Mike Tomaro

I Wonder As I Wander (2018)
arr. Mike Tomaro

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (2017)
Anthony DiLorenzo
Jim Cunningham, narrator

O Magnum Mysterium (NEW 2020)
Morten Lauridsen

White Christmas (2018)
arr. Mike Tomaro

Toccata on Antioch (CD)
Craig Phillips

Music of Christmas Eve
2020-12-25 11:00 - 12:20 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Online, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us for this special Christmas Day broadcast of all the music from our Christmas Eve services. Watch below, or on our YouTube channel or Facebook page, and share it with your family and friends!
Featuring performances by:

Organist/Music Director: Dr. Edward Alan Moore
Quartet: Adrianna Cleveland, Robin Schmeider, Michael Painter, Todd Farwell
Soloists: Adrianna Cleveland, Todd Farwell, David Jennings-Smith, Gail Novak Mosites, Robin Schmeider, Denise Sheffey-Powell, Michael Warren
Handbells: Keith Irvin
Violinist: Cody Conley
The Brass Roots

Click here to see the program
In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 | Johann Sebastian Bach
Dr. Edward Alan Moore
Carol – O Come, All Ye Faithful
In the Bleak Midwinter | Mary E. Caldwell
Robin Schmeider
In the Bleak Midwinter | Gustav Holst
Cody Conley, violin
Do You Hear What I Hear? | arr. Harry Simeone
Denise Sheffey-Powell
Carol – Away in a Manger
A Song of Peace | Teresa Jennings
Michael Warren
O Holy Night | Adolphe Adam
Cody Conley, violin
Carol – Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Sweet Little Jesus Boy | Robert MacGimsey
David Jennings-Smith
O Come, All Ye Faithful | Adeste Fideles
Cody Conley, violin
Who Would Imagine a King | Marvyn Warren/Hallerin Hilton Hill
Adrianna Cleveland and Michael Warren

Carol – What Child Is ThisChristmas Bell Medley | Christine D. Anderson/Daniel Kramlich
Keith Irvin
The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth | as recorded by Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Todd Farwell and David Jennings-Smith
Carol – The First Nowell
Christmas Lullaby | Jason Robert Brown
Adrianna Cleveland
In Dulci Jubilo | Marcel Dupré
Dr. Edward Alan Moore
O Magnum Mysterium | Morten Lauridsen
The Brass Roots
O Holy Night | Adolphe Adam
Gail Novak Mosites
Carol – Silent Night
Carol – Joy to the World
Toccata on ‘Antioch’ | Craig Philips
Dr. Edward Alan Moore

Gentrification in Pittsburgh: History, Effects, and What We Can Do About It
2021-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Real Estate Law Association (RELA) at Pitt Law invites you to an in-depth panel discussion on one of Pittsburgh’s most prominent issues: gentrification.
Our diverse panel, moderated by Pitt Law’s very own Jerry Dickinson, will dive into the history of gentrification in Pittsburgh, the effects, and what you (and we) can do about it. The first hour will be a panel discussion with 30 minutes for Q&A.
Panelists Include:

Carl Redwood, Community Organizer at Pittsburgh Hill District Consensus Group
Felicity Williams, Esq., Programs & Policy Manager and Special Assistant to the President & CEO at Hill CDC
Michael Kostiew, Esq., Partner – Real Estate Group at Reed Smith
Waverly Duck, PhD, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh

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Democracy Under Duress | The 18th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
2021-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
All are invited to attend the 18th annual Walter Rodney Symposium. This year’s theme is “Democracy Under Duress.”
The symposium will explore the fragility of the democratic state and strategies for creating and protecting a true democracy. Internationally renowned scholar, activist and educator Angela Y. Davis will Keynote the 18th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium.
Schedule:

10:30–11:45 am | “Walter Rodney, Human Rights and Decolonization”
12–1:15 pm | “Imperialism, State Violence and the Assassination of Walter Rodney”
1:30 pm | Keynote Speaker Angela Davis

The 18th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium is co-hosted by The Walter Rodney Foundation and the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library. For more information, visit www.walterrodneyfoundation.org or contact walterrodneyfoundation@gmail.com.
Register for Free

Walter Rodney (1942-1980) was a historian, intellectual, scholar-activist, educator, pan-Africanist, and revolutionary. His scholarly works and political activism engendered a new political consciousness, challenged prevailing assumptions about African history, provided a new construct for development theory and established a framework for analyzing current global socio-economic and political issues. Rodney & Davis’ lives intersected when they met at the University of Dar-es- Salaam in Tanzania; they are both grounded in historical truth, and in their commitment to human dignity, liberation, resistance and scholar-activism.

Clothing Drive for ACJ
2021-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
As a Matthew 25 congregation, we are committed to supporting our siblings in Allegheny County Jail in a variety of ways, and we have been generous in response by collecting books, magazines, and toiletry items.
Now, the Justice Committee is hosting a clothing drive to provide dignity and clothing to those who are returning to our community. And you can help by donating sweatshirts and sweatpants for men and women in sizes M, L, XL, and XXL (no solid red or orange, please).
You may purchase items and drop them off following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, September 26, at the Highland Avenue entrance, or at the drop box near the security desk during the week. You also may make a monetary donation, designated “Justice Committee–ACJ Sweats,” and the Justice Committee will purchase items.
For more information, contact Judy Mancini at mancinijs@gmail.com.

Rain Garden Workday
2021-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
If you are inspired by God’s beautiful creation and like to play in the dirt, consider joining us for a workday in the Rain Garden on Saturday, September 18, 9 am–12 pm. Green thumbs are not required—just bring your energy, curiosity, and commitment to our community.
RSVP to Megan Leisher.

Church Life Sampler
2021-09-19 12:15 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC’s annual Church Life Sampler will be held following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, September 19, outdoors on Whitfield Street (weather permitting). Stop by to learn more about the various ministries that are a part of our church life together!
Every committee and ministry area at ELPC will be on hand to highlight fall programming and share how you can get involved! And a special treat will be provided by the Children and Family Ministry Team for you to enjoy on your way home.

A Conversation on Critical Race Theory
2021-10-17 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
One of the Facing Systemic Racism Committee’s roles is to inform the congregation of current issues regarding race. This month, we are pleased to present an online conversation on Critical Race Theory (CRT), which has come to the forefront of the racial issues in our country. We will provide an opportunity to learn more about the origin of CRT, what it is, and how it became such an issue—especially in K–12 education.
On Sunday, October 17, 12:30 pm, we are honored to have a keynote speaker, Dr. James Phillip Huguley, associate dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and associate professor at the School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, and a panel of our own ELPC educators who represent early childhood through higher education. They will discuss what CRT is, what it is not, and what the implications are for public school education. The keynote and the panel will be followed by a Q&A session.
We look forward to your participation.
Click the button below to join via Zoom, or call 301.715.8592 and enter meeting ID 892 1999 1165 and passcode [REDACTED].
JOIN VIA ZOOM

The Role of Educators in Affirming Racial Identity
2021-10-31 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Critical Race Theory in schools is a hot-button topic today. Not long ago, it was bussing Black kids into white neighborhoods. Before that, it was school segregation. The topics of race and education are—and have always been—inextricably intertwined. So, let’s talk about it! Let’s discuss the connections. Let’s discuss the problems. And let’s discuss the future and how to make it better.
Join the Facing Systemic Racism Committee during the Church School hour on Sunday, October 31, for an intergenerational conversation through story. Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz will share a personal vignette that addresses the intersection of race and education. Dr. Linda Lane will help facilitate a discussion about why this personal recollection from Dr. Harris-Schenz’s youth is relevant to each of us today.
If you are interested in learning more about racial identity in the classroom from the lived perspective of Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz, join the Facing Systemic Racism Committee for this vignette on race.
Click the button below to join via Zoom, or call 301.715.8592 and enter meeting ID 810 5099 0117. Please note, this link is different than the one used for your normal Church School class.
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Good Friday @ St. James AME
2022-04-15 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | St. James AME Church, 444 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Pastor Randy will be a guest preacher at St. James AME Church’s “Seven Last Words” service on Good Friday, April 15, 12–3 pm. He will be speaking on the First Word Jesus spoke from the cross, “Father, Forgive Them.”
Consider supporting this ecumenical worship service!

JourneyDance Class
2023-06-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) and 2 more dates
Join Yamuna Morgenstern for JourneyDance on the third Friday of every month from 7–8:30 pm.
Come experience one of ELPC’s unique spiritual practices and offerings. JourneyDance takes you on a journey within through playful dance in a non-judgmental environment. The playlists are designed to open up your chakras, move your Spirit, experience positive vibes, and have fun! JourneyDance is all about responding to music the way you want to respond—no rules, no groping, no ugly lyrics. Join us and dance in healthy community to release tension, feel good, relax, restore, and renew your body, mind, and spirit.
All ages and bodies are welcome. No dance experience necessary, just a joy of moving. Young children should be accompanied by their care givers. Wear comfortable clothing, and you may want to have a water bottle handy!
A donation from the heart, to the church, is very much appreciated.

An Afternoon of Palestinian Storytelling and Music
2023-08-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join your friends and neighbors on Monday, August 14, from 3 to 5 PM, as we experience contemporary Palestinian storytelling and music. We will gather at Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church (905 Mifflin Ave, 15221) in Regent Square. Ethnomusicologist Hanna Salmon will be our guide.

Oral storytelling has a well established history in Palestine. It is a form of entertainment, a didactic tool, a mode of political critique and an arena for navigating communal identity. Contemporary Palestinian storytellers continue this practice with folk tales and and personal tales. A variety of vocal and musical techniques help these storytellers share the story-world with their listeners.

Hanna Salmon is a PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently conducting fieldwork for her dissertation, which examines the practices of contemporary Palestinian storytellers. Ms. Salmon will explore the power of storytelling in Palestinian communities in the West Bank, the Interior, and in the Diaspora.

Bring your friends. RSVP to Tina at tinawhitehead2@hotmail.com or Eileen at eileeno31@gmail.com.

This event is hosted by Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) Pittsburgh.

JourneyDance Class ONLINE ONLY
2024-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Due to weather, today’s JourneyDance class will be held on Zoom. Click the button below to join.
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Join Yamuna Morgenstern for JourneyDance on the third Friday of every month from 7–8:30 pm.
Come experience one of ELPC’s unique spiritual practices and offerings. JourneyDance takes you on a journey within through playful dance in a non-judgmental environment. The playlists are designed to open up your chakras, move your Spirit, experience positive vibes, and have fun! JourneyDance is all about responding to music the way you want to respond—no rules, no groping, no ugly lyrics. Join us and dance in healthy community to release tension, feel good, relax, restore, and renew your body, mind, and spirit.
All ages and bodies are welcome. No dance experience necessary, just a joy of moving. Young children should be accompanied by their care givers. Wear comfortable clothing, and you may want to have a water bottle handy!
A donation from the heart, to the church, is very much appreciated.

Lift Every Voice
2024-02-03 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
On Saturday, February 3, 7 pm, join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and special guests for an evening that pays tribute to the spirit and richness of Black music in America—and its enduring strength in times of tumult and trouble. The concert features GRAMMY® Award winner Oleta Adams and the Lift Every Voice Unity Choir.
Learn more and buy tickets at PittsburghSymphony.org.

Rev. Dr. Henry Highland Garnet Weekend
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
You are invited to join in celebrating the very first Henry Highland Garnet Weekend in Pittsburgh Presbytery. Together, we’ll honor the man who went from slavery to freedom, and who served as a pastor, educator, abolitionist, orator, ambassador, and the first Black Presbyterian minister in Pittsburgh.
There will be dinner and dialogue on Friday, February 16, 6–8:30 pm, and lunch and discussion on Saturday, February 17, 11 am–2:30 pm. Speakers include Rev. Gavin Walton, Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, and B. Marshall. Both events will be at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church.

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2024 Festival of Homiletics
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-16
ELPC will be one of the primary host sites for the 2024 Festival of Homiletics, Monday–Thursday, May 13–16, along with Calvary Episcopal Church and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The 2024 Festival of Homiletics is an invitation for preachers and pastors to lean into a little self-love, to relearn ways to care for the craft of preaching, and to discover new habits to support the preaching life. We are thankful for an opportunity to host this national event.
For more information, visit FestivalOfHomiletics.com.
