Labyrinth Prayer Walk
2025-09-03 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) and 8 more dates | ELPC – McKelvy Room (114), 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. Today, modern pilgrims walk the labyrinth as one of many ways to pray and meditate. The winding path into the center and back out again is a metaphor for the journeys of life and faith. Unlike a maze, which has many paths and is a puzzle to solve, the labyrinth is a single path in and a single path out, and is designed to quiet the mind for prayer and meditation. Members and non-members welcome.

The Labyrinth is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am–7 pm, in the McKelvy Room.

Visitor Sunday
2025-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
What brings you to church on Sunday? It may be for divine inspiration after a challenging week, to find peace in our sacred space, or to connect with friends, new and old, within our congregation. We hope that all these reasons—and more—pull you in for worship and reflection.
On Sunday, September 14, we will celebrate Visitor Sunday. We encourage you to invite someone—a newcomer to Pittsburgh seeking community, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor, someone who may appreciate experiencing a moment of God’s grace in our Cathedral of Hope. If you attend online, welcome a friend or relative to participate alongside you.
As part of Visitor Sunday, we will have joyful music, and our Membership and Outreach Committee will sponsor a Social Hour after the 11 am service. Visitors are encouraged to stop by our visitor table for a gift bag after either the Journey service or the Sanctuary service. A church tour will be available after the 11 am service as well.

JourneyDance Class
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
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.

Walk, Give, Change the World
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
CROP Hunger Walks are community-based walk fundraising events held in cities and towns across the U.S., created to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. After a CROP Hunger Walk ends, 25% of the funds raised is returned to the host community to support local hunger-fighting efforts.
This year’s Pittsburgh East CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday, October 12, and 25% of what is raised will support the local hunger work of Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM), a four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator, that has served the community of Wilkinsburg for over 55 years. WCM currently provides both a storefront and a mobile pantry, serving people at seven locations, to better reach our hungry neighbors.
If you’d like to participate, register as an individual, sign up for the Waverly Presbyterian Church team, or consider making a donation. There are 1.5 mile and 4-mile courses available. Participants will gather at Waverly Presbyterian Church (590 South Braddock Avenue, 15221). Registration begins at 1 pm and the walk begins at 2 pm. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the East End and do some leaf peeping while supporting our neighbors in need!
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Reflections of Healing: Domestic Violence Awareness Through Art
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Thursday, October 16, 6–8 pm, the Carnegie Museum of Art is sponsoring a lecture called, Reflections of Healing: Domestic Violence Awareness Through Art. ELPC member, Nicole Molinaro, President/CEO of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh will be presenting, Creative Trauma-informed Care in Domestic Violence Healing and Awareness, followed by the launch of Reflections of Healing, a contemplative tour of artworks at The Carnegie Museum of Art with reflective prompts that share the cycle of domestic abuse while creating space for creative healing.
The Justice Committee encourages you to attend this event and learn more about the pervasive issue of abuse and how we can empower survivors by breaking the silence that often surrounds their experiences. The event is free, but registration is required.
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ELPC Connections Potluck Lunch
2025-10-19 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“What if we heard the voice of God saying ‘How can you be lost when I am right here?’”
With those words from Pastor Michael’s sermon on September 14 ringing in our hurting hearts, we invite you to celebrate our Connections Ministry’s 2025–2026 season kick-off with an ELPC Connections Potluck Lunch following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, October 19, in the Good Samaritan Room!
Connections events build bonds, forge friendships, and create community that heals the disconnected, the fearful and the lost—including us—through monthly, small-group activities.
Jesus as shepherd rejoices when the lost—an unseen, unknown, or uncertain person—is found. Connections—a home meal, a concert, a hike, etc.—celebrates when we beloved folks find each other.
Jesus welcomed those accepted and rejected by society and so do we. That’s why we added an intentional LGBTQIA+ affinity group to affirm Pastor Michael’s words that “divine love always seeks us out.”
Even if you’ve yet to register for a Connections group, we’d love to get to know you at the ELPC Connections Potluck Lunch. For planning purposes, please sign up online.

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Christ always had room at his table; so do we at ELPC!

We the Messiah – A Hip Hop Remix of Handel’s Messiah
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Pastor Michael and other Pittsburgh faith leaders as they help narrate the production of We the Messiah, a Hip Hop remix and social justice reimagining of Handel’s Messiah. This theatrical concert is a crescendo call for collective action and an instrumental invitation to awaken the Messiah that lives in us all. ELPC community members contributed to the project earlier this fall through activism conversations that helped shape the community-voices component of the production.
Performances are on Friday, December 19, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, December 20, 3 pm & 7:30 pm. Tickets are free, but please register at kelly-strayhorn.org.

Inquirers' Class
2026-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – McKelvy Room (114), 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Interested in learning more about what God is doing at ELPC? Maybe you’re feeling the nudge to become an official member or friend of the church? The next Inquirer’s Class will take place on Sunday, April 12, 12 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Click here to learn more about becoming an ELPC member or friend.
To register, please complete the form below. If you have questions, contact Jen King at JenK@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x222.

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