BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Liberty Presbyterian Church - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cathedralofhope.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Liberty Presbyterian Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250308T202301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T162523Z UID:10006846-1743528600-1743532200@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Living Love: Reading the Bible Queerly DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated with how some people use the Bible as a tool against LGBTQIA+ people? What does the Bible really say about same-gender relationships? This introductory offering is for anyone seeking to reconcile and affirm one’s sexuality with one’s faith\, as well as those interested in understanding more. Join us as we study a few supposed “clobber passages” through the lens of love and current biblical scholarship. This study will be held in-person on the campus of ELPC in an environment that openly welcomes and celebrates queer people as beloved children of God.* \nWe will meet for five consecutive Tuesdays\, 5:30–6:30 pm. Registration is now FULL. Please contact Rev. Michael Diaz for more info. MichaelD@coh.net \n\nMarch 11 | Introductions and Judges 19\nMarch 18 | Genesis 19\nMarch 25 | Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13\nApril 1 | Romans 1:17–2:4\nApril 8 | 1 Corinthians 6:9–10\n\n*CONTENT WARNING: Although this offering is primarily a study of scripture\, some of the scriptures will necessitate conversations relating to homophobia\, transphobia\, misogyny\, violence\, and sexual assault. \n\n\n \n \n Permission for Youth to Attend Adult Bible Study/Small Group\n Living Love: Reading the Bible Queerly on Tuesday evenings.\nIf you have any questions please contact Rev. Michael Diaz or Sara Hackett \n \n Youth's Name(Required)please read and check\n \n I understand that this church activity is intended for adults\, that leaders and and participates might share questions and content that are of a mature nature\, and that while ELPC is committed to following the Child Safety Policy at all events my youth will not be chaperoned in the same way they would at a Youth Event.\n \n \n I understand that it is incumbent upon me and/or my child to follow all rules as set forth by the church concerning this event and in ELPC's Child Safety Policy. Further\, I acknowledge that any misconduct or misbehavior on the part of my child may result in dismissal from the event\, at the discretion of the church staff. https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Child-Safety-Policy-Updated-2024-05-14.pdf\n \n \n I grant permission for my child to participate in the upcoming church event. I acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with any activity and I assume full responsibility for those risks.\n Name of Parent or Guardian granting permission(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Date(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/living-love-reading-the-bible-queerly-2025-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250327T151857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T151943Z UID:10003503-1743794100-1743802200@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:RCC 2025 Cabaret DESCRIPTION:The Renaissance City Choir’s 2025 Cabaret will be held at ELPC on Friday & Saturday\, April 4 & 5\, 8 pm. Doors open at 7:15 pm. \nJoin Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community that sings to hear favorites from the Wizard of Oz\, The Wiz\, Wicked\, and more! This heartwarming\, fun concert will have you being Popular with your friends. So why not Follow Our Yellow Brick Road? \nThe Saturday concert will be livestreamed. Simply purchase a livestream ticket for live or on-demand viewing. ASL interpretation will be provided on both dates. \nLearn more and buy tickets at RCCpittsburgh.com. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/rcc-2025-cabaret/2025-04-04/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Featured Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/img_rcc-cabaret-2025-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250327T151857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T151943Z UID:10003504-1743880500-1743888600@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:RCC 2025 Cabaret DESCRIPTION:The Renaissance City Choir’s 2025 Cabaret will be held at ELPC on Friday & Saturday\, April 4 & 5\, 8 pm. Doors open at 7:15 pm. \nJoin Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community that sings to hear favorites from the Wizard of Oz\, The Wiz\, Wicked\, and more! This heartwarming\, fun concert will have you being Popular with your friends. So why not Follow Our Yellow Brick Road? \nThe Saturday concert will be livestreamed. Simply purchase a livestream ticket for live or on-demand viewing. ASL interpretation will be provided on both dates. \nLearn more and buy tickets at RCCpittsburgh.com. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/rcc-2025-cabaret/2025-04-05/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Featured Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/img_rcc-cabaret-2025-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T104500 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250228T113925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T114414Z UID:10006466-1743932700-1743936300@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Lenten LOVE BIG Discussions DESCRIPTION:Join us during the season of Lent as we use scripture and Rozella Haydée White’s book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World\, to explore what it means to love God\, love ourselves\, and love others in ways that truly transform us and the world around us. \nWe will meet on Sundays\, March 9–April 13: \n\n9:45–10:45 am\, at the Journey with Scripture Adult Church School Class\, with Rev. Henk Bossers\n12:15–1:30 pm\, after Sanctuary worship\, with Pastor BJ (light refreshments will be provided)\n\nWe will have conversations to explore that week’s sermon and for those who choose\, the companion book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World. Whether you have walked the Lenten path for decades or this is your first intentional Lenten practice\, you are invited to journey with us—with all your questions\, your wounds\, and your hopes. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-love-big-discussions/2025-04-06/ CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_love-big.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20260323T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221849Z UID:10006471-1743941700-1743946200@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Lenten LOVE BIG Discussions DESCRIPTION:Join us during the season of Lent as we use scripture and Rozella Haydée White’s book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World\, to explore what it means to love God\, love ourselves\, and love others in ways that truly transform us and the world around us. \nWe will meet on Sundays\, March 9–April 13: \n\n9:45–10:45 am\, at the Journey with Scripture Adult Church School Class\, with Rev. Henk Bossers\n12:15–1:30 pm\, after Sanctuary worship\, with Pastor BJ (light refreshments will be provided)\n\nWe will have conversations to explore that week’s sermon and for those who choose\, the companion book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World. Whether you have walked the Lenten path for decades or this is your first intentional Lenten practice\, you are invited to journey with us—with all your questions\, your wounds\, and your hopes. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-love-big-discussions/2025-04-06/ CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_love-big.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250308T202301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T142111Z UID:10006843-1744133400-1744137000@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Living Love: Reading the Bible Queerly DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated with how some people use the Bible as a tool against LGBTQIA+ people? What does the Bible really say about same-gender relationships? This introductory offering is for anyone seeking to reconcile and affirm one’s sexuality with one’s faith\, as well as those interested in understanding more. Join us as we study a few supposed “clobber passages” through the lens of love and current biblical scholarship. This study will be held in-person on the campus of ELPC in an environment that openly welcomes and celebrates queer people as beloved children of God.* \nWe will meet for five consecutive Tuesdays\, 5:30–6:30 pm. Registration is now FULL. Please contact Rev. Michael Diaz for more info. MichaelD@coh.net \n\nMarch 11 | Introductions and Judges 19\nMarch 18 | Genesis 19\nMarch 25 | Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13\nApril 1 | Romans 1:17–2:4\nApril 8 | 1 Corinthians 6:9–10\n\n*CONTENT WARNING: Although this offering is primarily a study of scripture\, some of the scriptures will necessitate conversations relating to homophobia\, transphobia\, misogyny\, violence\, and sexual assault. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/living-love-reading-the-bible-queerly/2025-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20230501T170630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T145023Z UID:10003489-1744448400-1744459200@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Gardening Crew Workday DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, a group of dedicated members and friends refresh the Highland Ave. entrance with beautiful flowering plants\, so it is vibrant and welcoming\, and the Courtyard\, so it is a lovely setting for summer worship and weddings. \nIf you enjoy outside yard work\, and want to help clean up our church grounds\, please join Don Breitbarth and the Garden Crew on Saturdays\, April 12 & May 10. \nGreen thumbs are not required—just bring your energy\, curiosity\, and a pair of work gloves to the Highland driveway around 9 am. We typically wrap up around noon. \nQuestions? Email Don Breitbarth or call 412.225.7649. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/gardening-crew-workday/2025-04-12/ LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Picture4.png GEO:40.4609708;-79.9253554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 S. Highland Avenue:geo:-79.9253554,40.4609708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T104500 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250228T113925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T114414Z UID:10006467-1744537500-1744541100@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Lenten LOVE BIG Discussions DESCRIPTION:Join us during the season of Lent as we use scripture and Rozella Haydée White’s book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World\, to explore what it means to love God\, love ourselves\, and love others in ways that truly transform us and the world around us. \nWe will meet on Sundays\, March 9–April 13: \n\n9:45–10:45 am\, at the Journey with Scripture Adult Church School Class\, with Rev. Henk Bossers\n12:15–1:30 pm\, after Sanctuary worship\, with Pastor BJ (light refreshments will be provided)\n\nWe will have conversations to explore that week’s sermon and for those who choose\, the companion book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World. Whether you have walked the Lenten path for decades or this is your first intentional Lenten practice\, you are invited to journey with us—with all your questions\, your wounds\, and your hopes. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-love-big-discussions/2025-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_love-big.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250403T181459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T181716Z UID:10006479-1744545600-1744551000@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hut DESCRIPTION:Join us after Sanctuary worship on Palm Sunday\, April 13\, 12–1:30 pm\, as we find eggs around the church that help us tell the Easter story together. We will begin in the Fellowship Room and a simple sandwich lunch will be served. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/easter-egg-hut/ LOCATION:ELPC – Fellowship Room\, 116 South Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img-easter-egg-hunt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20260323T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221849Z UID:10006472-1744546500-1744551000@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Lenten LOVE BIG Discussions DESCRIPTION:Join us during the season of Lent as we use scripture and Rozella Haydée White’s book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World\, to explore what it means to love God\, love ourselves\, and love others in ways that truly transform us and the world around us. \nWe will meet on Sundays\, March 9–April 13: \n\n9:45–10:45 am\, at the Journey with Scripture Adult Church School Class\, with Rev. Henk Bossers\n12:15–1:30 pm\, after Sanctuary worship\, with Pastor BJ (light refreshments will be provided)\n\nWe will have conversations to explore that week’s sermon and for those who choose\, the companion book\, Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World. Whether you have walked the Lenten path for decades or this is your first intentional Lenten practice\, you are invited to journey with us—with all your questions\, your wounds\, and your hopes. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-love-big-discussions/2025-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_love-big.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T224500 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250403T165352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T202343Z UID:10007328-1745142300-1745189100@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Easter Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join us between services on Easter Morning for a light continental breakfast in the Fellowship and Overlook rooms. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/easter-breakfast/ CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AS_ContinentalBreakfast1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250410T181623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T181834Z UID:10000039-1745600400-1745607600@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Tween Kickball DESCRIPTION:Youth in grades 4–6 will be gathering for pizza and kickball on Friday\, April 25\, 5–7 pm. Friends are always SUPER welcome. RSVP to Sara Hackett. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/tween-kickball/ CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img_tween-kickball.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200342 CREATED:20250327T154457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T133403Z UID:10007364-1745755200-1745758800@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Tool Drive for GCF DESCRIPTION:Springtime means lots of work at Garfield Community Farm (GCF)\, but they need gardening tools to get the job done. Following worship on Sunday\, April 27\, GCF will be collecting tools and a representative will be in the Garth Overlook Room. Stop by to learn more about their needs and volunteer opportunities. \n  \nClick the button below for more details and their wish list of tools and other items\, or you can donate directly here. \nTool Drive Wish List URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/tool-drive-for-gcf/ LOCATION:Garth Overlook Room\, 116 South Highland Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_4451.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR