BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Liberty Presbyterian Church - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:East Liberty Presbyterian Church 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:20250323T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T104500 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250228T113925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T114414Z UID:10006464-1742723100-1742726700@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/2025-03-23/ LOCATION:PA 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:20250323T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T133000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20260323T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221849Z UID:10006469-1742732100-1742736600@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/2025-03-23/ LOCATION:PA 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:20250325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250308T202301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T142111Z UID:10006842-1742923800-1742927400@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/2025-03-25/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250306T124548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T124855Z UID:10007363-1743321600-1743354000@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Cathedral Concert: The Mendelssohn Choir DESCRIPTION:Critically acclaimed as one of the finest choruses in the country\, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh will return to the ELPC Sanctuary on Sunday\, March 30\, 3 pm\, to present We All Sing!—a celebration of music as the universal language that unites us all. Learn more at themendelssohn.org. \nELPC members and friends can contact Dr. Ed Moore at EdM@coh.net for complimentary tickets. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/cathedral-concert-the-mendelssohn-choir/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Cathedral Concerts,Concerts,Featured Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mendelssohn-Choir-at-ELPC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T104500 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250228T113925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T114414Z UID:10006465-1743327900-1743331500@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/2025-03-30/ LOCATION:PA 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:20250330T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T133000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20260323T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221849Z UID:10006470-1743336900-1743341400@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/2025-03-30/ LOCATION:PA 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:20250401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T213000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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/ LOCATION:PA 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:20260527T162926 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250326T093142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T174039Z UID:10006433-1746208800-1746356400@cathedralofhope.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/img_embodying-the-spirit-retreat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250507T123532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T123532Z UID:10006277-1746648000-1746651600@cathedralofhope.org 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 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:20250510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20230501T170630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T145023Z UID:10003490-1746867600-1746878400@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/2025-05-10/ 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:20250511T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250508T173331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T173917Z UID:10005771-1746965700-1746972000@cathedralofhope.org 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_garfield-community-farm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250415T224408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T224408Z UID:10006646-1747414800-1747422000@cathedralofhope.org 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 GEO:40.4609708;-79.9253554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ELPC – Good Samaritan Room 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;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250415T224927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151528Z UID:10003681-1747526400-1747612799@cathedralofhope.org 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carbon-footprint-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250425T192623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T204801Z UID:10007359-1747580400-1747585800@cathedralofhope.org 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250508T174049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174049Z UID:10006199-1748545200-1748552400@cathedralofhope.org 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_a-childrens-bible.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250506T183444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T122710Z UID:10006454-1748779200-1748811600@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:ELPC @ Pittsburgh Pride 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our congregation is a proud participant in LAMP – LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh.  We are excited to again celebrate Pride in Pittsburgh this summer.  While there are many Pride events sponsored by different groups and in different neighborhoods around the area\, the ONE Pride event LAMP will be participating this year is Pittsburgh Pride March and Festival on Sunday\, June 1.  The March will begin at noon on Liberty Avenue concluding at Allegheny Commons Park West where the Festival will take place. This is the link to the sign up sheet for volunteers to staff the booth on Sunday\, June 1 – we need both lay and pastoral volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADAB2DA4FAC25-56672328-pride. \nCome out and celebrate while we share God’s love with all God’s people! \nRead all about it on the ELPC Pittsburgh Pride Guide 2025 URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/elpc-pittsburgh-pride-2025/ LOCATION:Downtown Pittsburgh\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Life,Community,Featured Events,LGBTQIA+,Special Events ORGANIZER;CN="Wil Forrest":MAILTO:Wil@coh.net GEO:40.4406248;-79.9958864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250507T123532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T123532Z UID:10006278-1749067200-1749070800@cathedralofhope.org 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/2025-06-04/ LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events 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:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162926 CREATED:20250529T200858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T200858Z UID:10003183-1750500000-1750507200@cathedralofhope.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Parade DESCRIPTION:ELPC has had a presence in the Juneteenth Parade and this year is no exception! Join us on Saturday\, June 21\, 10 am. If you would like to walk or ride in the church van\, let us know (space is limited).\nFor information or to sign up\, contact Lenore Williams. URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/juneteenth-parade/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cathedralofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juneteenth-Parade.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR