Featured Events
Art of Justice with Max Gonzales + “so you want to talk about race”
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesArtmaking + Literature + Social Justicefor young people and their grownups ARTIST: Max Gonzales BOOKS: House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros; and Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Noel THEME: Art Belongs Everywhere | Letters, Words, Names ARTMAKING: Graffiti About the Project Experience what it’s like to be a street artist and use the world […]
Spirituality, Writing, and Resilience Workshop
The Spiritual Life Committee continues to look at how our spiritual practices build resiliency—an attribute so needed in our world. Join us after Sanctuary worship as poet, essayist, teacher, and ELPC member Emily Mohn-Slate encourages us to use writing as a way of getting in touch with and expressing our spirituality. No writing experience is […]
Dance Theatre of Harlem Masterclasses
The Alloy Studios 5530 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDiverse expressions of dance come together in this year's collaboration between Dance Theatre of Harlem and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre—Hope Academy has been invited to be part of it. Students in our ballet classes not only have the opportunity to be learning about Dance Theatre of Harlem but they are also invited to attend a masterclass […]
Hopeful Conversations on Mass Incarceration
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and East Liberty Presbyterian Church for an interfaith evening of inspiration and conversation with neighbors, clergy, public officials and those impacted by mass incarceration. This event is open to people of all faiths […]
Earth Care Challenge Pledge
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you ready to pledge to a personal action/s to help save the planet? Consider what you can change or take on as in the areas of transportation, energy, food, yard and garden, home, education and advocacy. The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee will be available to record your pledge and take your picture in […]
From One Generation to Another – A Celebration of the Psalms
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Chancel Choir presents an inspirational program of music inspired by the Psalms. Featured on the program will be the premiere of a new composition by jazz vibraphonist and composer Cecilia Smith, The Essence of Psalms—in Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of ELPC. Plus psalm settings by Herbert Howells, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Howard […]
Israel/Palestine Trip Info Session
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis fall, November 10–18, Pastor Randy and Rabbi Jamie Gibson from Temple Sinai will lead a shared study mission to Israel. If you’re interested in joining them and discovering the Holy Land and Palestinian Territories, then you're welcome to attend an informational session following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 31. Download ELPC's registration form, as […]
Psychology of Religion
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Spiritual Life Committee as we explore the Psychology of Religion. We will be led by ELPC member Dr. Kevin Seybold. Kevin is a psychology professor at Grove City College, and author of Explorations in Neuroscience, Psychology and Religion and Questions in the Psychology of Religion. A light lunch will be served.
Re|Ignite Duo Recital
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy teaching artists, Brittany Trotter (flute) and Helga Scheibert (piano) present a concert of modern classics including works by Aaron Copeland, Pierre Sancan, Antonio Bazzini, Valerie Coleman and Jennifer Bigdon. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.
Heretics, Doubters, and Other Saints
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBecause what we believe has everything to do with how we pray, the Spiritual Life Committee (SLC) welcomes you to the next gathering of our Heretics, Doubters and Other Saints group. Do you secretly think that if everyone actually knew what you believe—and what you do NOT believe—that you would not be welcome in church? […]
Arsenal Duo – Piano and Organ Spectacular
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOrganist Edward Alan Moore Pianist Nathan Carterette The Arsenal Duo returns to ELPC for a concert uniting their respective instruments in a unique and spectacular fashion. Featured will be the first movement of Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto and George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Freewill offering. PROGRAM Star-Spangled […]
Talent Show & Tower Light-Up Night
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGather for a potluck meal in our Social Hall and celebrate the diverse talents of our congregation. At 8:30 pm you can pick up a piece of cake and gather on the Penn Avenue side of the church as we dedicate our new tower lighting system. Celebrate with us, as ELPC “shines its light” for […]