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SUMMARY:Embodying the Spirit Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of quiet\, rest\, prayer\, community and embodiment\, Friday–Sunday\, May 2–4. We will head up to Vila Maria Retreat Center\, just an hour or so away\, for a time of pondering and experiencing the gift and challenges of our human bodies. In the Easter season\, we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as the foretaste and preview of what God has always planned for of us—the union of body and spirit and human and divine. That is what we will explore in our bodies\, the place of divine encounter. We will paint\, walk\, dance\, sing\, lament\, sleep\, eat\, chant\, swim\, bend\, and bow. \nRSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x 211 by Easter Sunday\, April 20. \nCosts Options (Contact Pastor BJ to discuss scholarships) \n\nOne Night: (Fri.-Sat. or Sat.-Sun.) Private Room with Common Bath | $100\nOne Night: (Fri.-Sat. or Sat.-Sun.) Private Room with Private Bath | $125\nTwo Nights (Friday-Sunday) Private Room with Common Bath | $150\nTwo Nights (Friday-Sunday) Private Room with Private Bath | $175\nSaturday Day\, $50\n\nOur retreat leader is Joanne Spence\, D.Min. She is an award-winning author\, yoga teacher\, and spiritual director. She holds a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing and Public Theology\, and a Master of Arts from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from James Cook University in Australia. With over 30 years of experience teaching and training in clinical settings worldwide\, Joanne specializes in integrating mental health\, gentle movement\, breathwork\, Christian contemplative practices\, and yoga. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies\, believing that the embodiment of gentle yoga practice\, combined with Christian contemplative traditions\, can deepen one’s relationship with God while promoting nervous system regulation. When she’s not reading and writing\, she loves to walk\, dance\, and cook—just not all at the same time. To learn more about her books and courses\, visit www.joannespence.com. \n 
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/embodying-the-spirit-retreat/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 2067 Evergreen Rd\, Pulaski\, PA\, 16143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Taizé Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Wednesday of each month following our Taizé prayer service for a time of fellowship with some light refreshments in the Narthex. \nTaizé is a unique spiritual community at ELPC\, and we desire to have time for those who gather to get to know one another\, converse\, and move from solitude into community and expand the connection that exists amidst our prayerful songs and quiet meditation.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/taize-social-gathering/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events
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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/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T121500
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SUMMARY:Getting to Work at GCF
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to join us after worship on Sunday\, May 11\, 12:15–2 pm\, to volunteer at Garfield Community Farm. Lunch will be provided at the farm. Please bring a water bottle filled with water. Tools and gloves will be provided.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/getting-to-work-at-gcf/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:The ELPC Neighbors Committee is piloting a Community Meal for our neighbors on Friday\, May 16\, 5–7 pm.\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering\, or learning more about this new ministry\, please contact Gerald McClendon.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/community-meal/
LOCATION:ELPC – Good Samaritan Room\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities
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SUMMARY:Alternative Transportation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee would like to challenge the ELPC congregation to lower its transportation carbon footprint\, which is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions. We can make an impact by working together to care for God’s creation\, and help reverse inequities caused by climate change. \nJoin the challenge on Sunday\, May 18\, by getting to ELPC biking\, walking\, carpooling\, using public transportation\, or driving a hybrid or electric vehicle. If you are already doing this\, great! Your carbon savings will be included! If you can’t do one of these\, we have alternate ways that you can participate. Information will be available after services on Sunday\, May 11\, to assist you in making a plan or sign up to carpool with others in your area. \nOn Sunday\, May 18\, we will gather data as people arrive\, and report on the total carbon emissions saved compared to single occupancy gas vehicles. Secure indoor bicycle parking will be available in the Harambe Room. Members with electric vehicles and a biking champion will be present to demonstrate and provide information. \nContact Nancy Heastings for more information
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/alternative-transportation-challenge/
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SUMMARY:Pastor Michael’s Installation Service
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the installation service of Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz on Sunday\, May 18\, 3 pm\, in the Sanctuary\, when the Pittsburgh Presbytery will officially install him as Senior Pastor of ELPC. A Pittsburgh Cookie Table reception will follow the service in the Fellowship and Garth Overlook Rooms.\n\nMembers and friends are invited to sign up for cookie contributions\, sweet or savory\, or you can also elect to bring other light snacks. Should your contribution have nuts as an ingredient\, please note that as well.If you would like to donate your favorite cookies to the reception and/or if you are able to assist with setup/cleanup\, please contact Jen King at JenK@coh.net or 412.441.2800 x222.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/pastor-michaels-installation-service/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:New Book Study: A Children’s Bible
DESCRIPTION:For their next book\, the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee has selected A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet. This 2020 short fiction book is full of twists and turns. \nA Children’s Bible follows a group of 12 eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside mansion. Contemptuous of their parents\, the children decide to run away when a destructive storm descends on the summer estate\, embarking on a dangerous foray into the apocalyptic chaos outside. As the scenes of devastation begin to mimic events in the dog-eared picture Bible carried around by her beloved little brother\, Eve\, the main character devotes herself to keeping him safe from harm. \nLydia Millet’s prophetic and heartbreaking story of generational divide offers a haunting vision of what awaits us on the far side that might overwhelm us. \nWe will discuss the book on Thursday\, May 29\, 7 pm\, in the Fellowship Room and on Zoom. For further information and the Zoom link\, contact Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/new-book-study-a-childrens-bible/
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