Educational & Spiritual Life
Images of God
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat is your image of God like? We will explore how we think about who God is following Sanctuary worship in the Music Room. We will begin by looking at how God is portrayed in our culture—both secular and Christian. First, on Sun., Nov. 8, we will look at representations of God in the movies. […]
Cancelled: Experience Healing & Wholeness
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis event has been cancelled. Gestalt Pastoral Care is rooted in the Christian ministry of healing, and integrates Gestalt growth work, spiritual companioning, and prayer for healing. This work rests on the belief that God’s grace is constantly at work in each person. Although we can’t predict how you will be healed, you can expect […]
YAM Sunday Class: Finding Jesus on the Margins
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome seek Jesus on the margins in light of a common reading experience – The Cross in the Closet. All are welcome and are able to participate whether or not they have read the book. Café Justo coffee served and childcare available. This is a young adult event.
Images of God
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat is your image of God like? We will explore how we think about who God is following Sanctuary worship in the Music Room. We will begin by looking at how God is portrayed in our culture—both secular and Christian. Come together for a good old fashioned hymn sing—with a twist. We will take a […]
An Exhibition of Madonnas and Mandalas
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn awe of the Incarnation and in anticipation of the coming Christmas celebration, the Spiritual Life Committee will present a December-long exhibition of Madonnas and Mandalas from around the world, representing a breadth of traditions. Take a few moments and stop by the Second Floor Parlor to come into the presence of these images and […]
Images of God: Creating God
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States"The world is charged with the grandeur of God."—Gerald Manley Hopkins Join the Spiritual Life Committee for a rich and restful day “Creating God.” We will explore images of God in art and poetry and then be lead through creative exercises to get in touch with and express our own image of God. Leading us […]
YAM Sunday Class: Coming Out….as a Christian
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLet’s explore what it means to be a Christian and other related topics in light of a common reading experience – The Cross in the Closet. Café Justo coffee served and childcare available. This is a young adult event.
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 […]
Winter Rally Day: You Are Not Alone
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an intergenerational celebration of God’s abiding presence and steadfast love from 9:45–10:45 am, on Sun., Jan. 10. Multisensory learning stations that explore the Lectionary readings will be located throughout the classrooms and Music Room on the third floor. A detailed map and friendly greeters will guide you along the way. As always, […]
Intergenerational Movie Event
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us as we screen Secretariat and discuss how this blockbuster film offers us wisdom about our faith, led by the Rev. Dr. Darrell Knopp. Christian Education will provide hot dogs and drinks, but please bring snacks to share.
The God Test
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Spiritual Life Committee invites you to take the God test following Sanctuary worship on Sun., Jan. 17, in Room 234. Lunch will be served. Despite the hype surrounding the “New Atheism,” the United States remains one of the world’s most religious nations. In fact, as many as 95% of Americans believe in God—a rare […]
Telling Our Stories of Faith: YAM Sunday Class
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDuring this series, ELPC members share their personal stories of faith, hope, love and liberation as we reflect upon them, their biblical relevance and their meanings for our own lives. During this inaugural session we will hear stories of faith from Donni Smith from her own journey. Childcare available in the nursery.