Educational & Spiritual Life
Interfaith Panel on the Use of Sound in Faith
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Christian life—like that of virtually every other faith—is saturated with sound. Bells call us to worship, we sing our praises to God, and are moved by beautiful anthems to the accompaniment of organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation, utter aloud prayers and liturgy, and, of course, we listen to sermons, teachers, and the words of […]
Faith, Science, and Our Spiritual Life
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do the Universe and God have in common? If evolution is true, does that leave room for God? If I believe in God does that mean I have to deny physics? Got questions? So do we! Join us as we discuss the intersection between the science of our universe and our understanding of the […]
Jewish Chant
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a time of learning, worship, and community. David Goldstein will be teaching us about and leading us in Jewish Chant. A light lunch will be served.
YAM Lenten CE Class
ELPC - Room 224 116 S. Highland Avenue, PittsburghThese weekly Lenten church school sessions will begin with young adult-led discussions (topics of their choosing). See Wil if you want to start a discussion and/or provide breakfast. Sundays in Lent – February 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 9:45-10:45am in Room 224
Consciousness, Creative Expression, and Physical Morphology
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSound and Spirituality: Exploring Traditions As we continue exploring the role sound plays in our spirituality, the Spiritual Life Committee is offering two interfaith programs in March that focus on sound and its use in worship and prayer. Both programs follow Sanctuary worship and feature a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience or […]
Kirtan with Ashley O’Hara
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSound and Spirituality: Exploring Traditions As we continue exploring the role sound plays in our spirituality, the Spiritual Life Committee is offering two interfaith programs in March that focus on sound and its use in worship and prayer. Both programs follow Sanctuary worship and feature a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience or […]
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 […]
YAM CE Class
ELPC - Room 224 116 S. Highland Avenue, PittsburghOver breakfast, we will read scripture and share fellowship. This is a young adult event.
Intro to Gregorian Chant
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for our Taizé prayer service and remain afterward for an introduction to Gregorian Chant, led by Justin Weilnau from Duquesne University.
Christian Spirituality & Sound
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDr. Edward Alan Moore will be with us to discuss Christian spirituality and sound following our Sanctuary worship sevice. A light lunch will be served.
All-Church Retreat
All ELPC members and friends are welcome to join us at our annual All-Church Retreat at Crestfield Camp over Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. Our theme is: We are the Church Together. Join us as we look at the Pentecost event and stories of the early church in Acts, while we explore what it means for us […]
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 […]