Educational & Spiritual Life
Thomas Merton Book Study
Thomas Merton was an American Catholic writer and mystic. A Trappist monk, he was a poet, social activist, and pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue. Merton wrote more than 70 books, mostly on spirituality, social justice and a quiet pacifism, as well as scores of essays and reviews. He also left behind his voluminous journals. Among Merton's […]
YAM CE Class: Bible Study
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll Sundays in October (2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) from 9:45-10:45am Spend time with other young adults thoughtfully and completely studying through the Gospel of Mark over this 5 week series as led by a host of special Bible study leaders. See Wil for your study guide booklet which will enhance the experience but […]
Modern Mystic & Symbol of a Century
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe biographical facts of Thomas Merton’s life are an apt metaphor for the 20th century, but his inner life was shaped by a series of remarkable prayer experiences. Join us as Bonnie Thurston examines both aspects with a view to what our own lives and prayer might be “saying.” A light lunch will be served. […]
Writing as a Spiritual Practice
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThomas Merton’s first—and one of his most famous—books is his spiritual autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Since his death, many books have been published as compilations of, or based upon, the volumes of journals that he left behind. Join us as ELPC member Dr. Brent House explores with us this practice of spiritual journaling and memoir […]
Understanding and Speaking Up for LGBTQ Christians: A Learning & Discussion Series
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll ELPC Friends and Members who want to learn how to better support LGBTQ Christians are invited to this three-part learning and discussion series. These sessions are designed to be an educational and development series (not debates) that provides an environment where authoritative presenters will share information, where attendees will be able to have their […]
Reiki Training
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesReiki is a spiritual healing art and form of complementary medicine. It has its roots in Japanese origins and is based on the flow of energy through the practitioner. If you would like to be attuned and learn to use Reiki, register for our two-part (Reiki 1 and 2) training (Sundays, Nov. 20 and Dec. […]
An Awesome Abrahamic Event for YAMs
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOne patriarch and three religions come together at ELPC for this event as we welcome our siblings in faith from local Muslim and Jewish congregations. Start at the combined church school class (9:45-10:45am), then experience a combined worship service (11:00-12:15pm), before the young adults spend some time over lunch and conversation in the Second Floor […]
YAM CE Class: A Christmas Event
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCelebrate the season with some breakfast, scripture and friends.
CANCELLED: Year-End Examen
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCANCELLED Before celebrating the New Year, join us in the Parlor for a guided meditation on the movement of God in your life during the past year. By exploring the flow of God in your life, it will become easier to experience the presence of God in this moment and the next—and the one after […]
YAM CE Class: Prayer Time
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome connect with other young adults for a biblical reflection and some group prayer.
Misguided Angels: The Role of the Nervous System in Spiritual Growth
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom conception, our brains develop from the bottom up: brain stem, limbic system, and then cortex. The nervous system is the first to develop, with the primary responsibility of protecting us from danger. It operates through approach or avoid—going toward what nurtures us and away from what threatens us. From a young age, we perceived our caregivers as […]
YAM CE Class: YAM-led Discussion & Prayer Series
ELPC - Pastor's Conference Room 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThese weekly Lenten church school sessions will begin with young adult-led discussions (topics of their choosing) and then we will explore a different style of prayer each week. See Wil if you want to lead a discussion, lead prayer time, and/or provide breakfast. Sundays in Lent (March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2 & […]