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SUMMARY:The Pajama Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special re-telling of the story of Jesus’ birth on Sunday.\, December 10\, 10 am\, in the Sanctuary. Led by the children and youth of our church and once again written by the Rev. Ashely DeTar-Birt\, this original pageant weaves contemporary questions with the Good News of our faith. \nFollowing the pageant\, all are invited to enjoy a hot chocolate reception in the Fellowship Room! \nAll kids in grade 8 or lower are invited to participate! There will be a dress rehearsal on Saturday\, December 9\, 9:30 am.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/the-pajama-pageant/
LOCATION:ELPC – Sanctuary\, 116 South Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Fighting From the Inside Out: Ending the Death Penalty
DESCRIPTION:A free event with author Todd C. Peppers and Martha Conley that reflects on the groundbreaking work of Marie Deans and Russ Ford. Ms. Deans\, founder of Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation\, was forced into the world of capital punishment through personal tragedy. “My mother-in-law’s killing was the crucial element\, the key that motivated me to get into this work… I don’t want to see anyone ignored or thrown away by society\, whether they’re the victims or the murderers.” she said. \nReverend Ford served as the head chaplain of Virginia’s death row for eighteen years. He stood watch with twenty-eight men\, sitting with them in the filthy death house during the final days and hours of their lives. Ford himself almost became an unintended victim of the death chamber in July 1990 as he comforted Ricky Boggs in his last moments. \nDeans and Ford have forced us to recognize the humanity in those that we condemn to death. \nTodd C. Peppers is the co-author of A Courageous Fool: Marie Deans and Her Struggle Against the Death Penalty (2017) and Crossing the River Styx: The Memoir of a Death Row Chaplain\, (2023). Martha Conley will be interviewing Mr. Peppers. \nRegister
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/fighting-from-the-inside-out-ending-the-death-penalty/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas in East Liberty 2023
DESCRIPTION:ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will continue on Friday\, December 15\, 7:30 pm\, with our annual holiday tradition\, Christmas in East Liberty. \nThis special concert will feature The Brass Roots with conductor Daniel Nesta Curtis\, the ELPC Chancel Choir\, organist/music director Dr. Edward Alan Moore\, and organist Ethan LaPlaca. \nThe concert is free and open to the public. Bring your family and friends! \nClick here to download the printed program. \n  \nWatch Livestream
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/christmas-in-east-liberty-3/
LOCATION:ELPC – Sanctuary\, 116 South Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Concerts,Concerts,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T140000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cookie Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to celebrate this Christmas season with a cookie potluck following worship on Sunday\, December 17. Please sign up to contribute your favorite holiday cookies on the sign-up sheet or contact Tim Engelhardt.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/holiday-cookie-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T150000
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SUMMARY:Tween & Teen Snow Tubing
DESCRIPTION:Tweens and teens are going snowtubing at Boyce Park from 12–3 pm. The cost is $10\, but scholarships are available. \nLunch will be served at ELPC before heading to Boyce Park. RSVP online or to Sara Hackett.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/tween-teen-snow-tubing/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T153000
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SUMMARY:Living While Black Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Facing Systemic Racism (FSR) Committee and the Faith Formation Board are co-sponsoring a book launch of Beverly Harris-Schenz‘s new book\, Living While Black: My Experience with Everyday Racism on Sunday\, January 28\, 1:30–3:30 pm\, in the Social Hall. \nBeverly is a member of the congregation and active in the FSR Committee. She will present an ”interactive reading” in which she will read personal stories from her book and engage the audience in a discussion of the issues presented. \nAll congregational members\, their children\, friends\, and the general public are warmly invited.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/living-while-black-book-launch/
LOCATION:ELPC – Social Hall\, 116 South Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T110000
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SUMMARY:A Wintering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of rest and retreat\, community and conversation\, and play and prayer at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Pulaski\, Pennsylvania\, Friday–Sunday\, February 2–4. Lean into the simple\, slow\, and still rhythms of winter. Our retreat schedule will flow naturally with morning\, midday\, and evening prayers that gather us together and scatter us in time alone; inviting us into community; and sending us into solitude\, stillness\, and silence. \nRSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x211 by Sunday\, January 21. Cost Options: \n\n1 Night: (Friday–Saturday or Saturday–Sunday) Shared Bath | $70\n1 Night: (Friday–Saturday or Saturday–Sunday) Private Bath | $110\n2 Nights (Friday–Sunday) Shared Bath | $85\n2 Nights (Friday–Sunday) Private Bath | $135\n\nConsider the gift and invitation of winter in the words of Katherine May: “Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extraordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through. Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world\, maximizing scant resources\, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency and vanishing from sight\, but that’s where the transformation occurs. Winter is not the death of the life cycle\, but its crucible.” (Source: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times) \nHere are some reflections of the gift of retreat from others: \nThis was the perfect opportunity to carve out a space for peace and reflection at the beginning of an always-busy time of year. The combination of solitude and community was exactly what I needed to disengage from my “shoulds” and re-engage with the blessings in my life for which I am deeply grateful. ELPC retreats are a great blend of structured and unstructured time\, and that gives each person permission and opportunity to truly customize their experience; and Villa Maria is beautiful during every season. \n“I am learning to change obligations\, responsibilities into opportunities for which I am grateful. I am so grateful for the silence and beauty of the retreat experience.” \n“On retreat at Villa Maria\, I can’t help but encounter God; the beauty of its extensive land and woods\, and the peace of its indoor spaces are ideal for contemplation. As an introvert\, I often forget that I most frequently encounter gratitude in community. I remain grateful to have attended this retreat with this particular community. One practice from the retreat has really expanded my framework: seeing my daily obligations as opportunities. Rather than “having to” get through a daily (or weekly\, etc.) to-do list\, I “get to” engage in these activities. Simply rewording my obligations has immense power. This practice has made me not only grateful for my daily graces\, but has highlighted the privileges I experience routinely. I look forward to the next retreat.”
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/a-wintering-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Educational & Spiritual Life,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T213000
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SUMMARY:Lift Every Voice
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 3\, 7 pm\, join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and special guests for an evening that pays tribute to the spirit and richness of Black music in America—and its enduring strength in times of tumult and trouble. The concert features GRAMMY® Award winner Oleta Adams and the Lift Every Voice Unity Choir. \nLearn more and buy tickets at PittsburghSymphony.org.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lift-every-voice/
CATEGORIES:Community,Concerts,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T213000
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CREATED:20240118T110126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T110414Z
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SUMMARY:Connections @ Blues is the Roots
DESCRIPTION:Join ELPC’s Connections Group on Saturday\, February 10\, 7:30 pm\, for Blues Is The Roots\, presented by New Horizon’s Theater\, written by Charles Dumas\, and directed by Herb Newsome. The performance will be in the Helen Wayne Rauh Rehearsal Hall at the O’Reilly Theater (621 Penn Ave.) downtown in the Cultural District. \nTickets are available online at newhorizontheater.org. Please buy your own ticket in advance. They cost $35 general admission; $30 for seniors and students.  We also are organizing dinner at a nearby restaurant before the show. RSVP to connectelpc@gmail.com so we’ll know to look out for you. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/connections-blues-is-the-roots/
LOCATION:O’Reilly Theater\, 621 Penn Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connections Group,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000
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SUMMARY:Dog Treat Baking
DESCRIPTION:Children\, Youth\, and Families are baking and decorating dog treats in the Good Samaritan Room following Sanctuary worship on Sunday\, February 11 from 12–2 pm. We’ll be making peanut butter dog treats for Ellie’s Pet Pantry\, a program at Humane Animal Rescue. Pups and their humans will be thrilled to receive the homemade treats and the love we will put into them! \nThis event is open to children of all ages with a parent/adult and youth in grades 4-12 may come on their own. Lunch will be provided. \nCall Sara Hackett at 412.673.2926 with any questions.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/dog-treat-baking/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T184500
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T191145Z
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Henry Highland Garnet Weekend
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join in celebrating the very first Henry Highland Garnet Weekend in Pittsburgh Presbytery. Together\, we’ll honor the man who went from slavery to freedom\, and who served as a pastor\, educator\, abolitionist\, orator\, ambassador\, and the first Black Presbyterian minister in Pittsburgh. \nThere will be dinner and dialogue on Friday\, February 16\, 6–8:30 pm\, and lunch and discussion on Saturday\, February 17\, 11 am–2:30 pm. Speakers include Rev. Gavin Walton\, Rev. Jimmie Hawkins\, and B. Marshall. Both events will be at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church. \n  \nRegister Online
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/rev-dr-henry-highland-garnet-weekend/2024-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240129T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T191145Z
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Henry Highland Garnet Weekend
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join in celebrating the very first Henry Highland Garnet Weekend in Pittsburgh Presbytery. Together\, we’ll honor the man who went from slavery to freedom\, and who served as a pastor\, educator\, abolitionist\, orator\, ambassador\, and the first Black Presbyterian minister in Pittsburgh. \nThere will be dinner and dialogue on Friday\, February 16\, 6–8:30 pm\, and lunch and discussion on Saturday\, February 17\, 11 am–2:30 pm. Speakers include Rev. Gavin Walton\, Rev. Jimmie Hawkins\, and B. Marshall. Both events will be at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church. \n  \nRegister Online
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/rev-dr-henry-highland-garnet-weekend/2024-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240212T140434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T140434Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us after Sanctuary worship on Sunday\, February 18\, for a Social Hour hosted by the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee. \nDuring the time\, you will be able to express your feelings about climate change\, ideas about potential actions\, and priorities for ELPC. Your contribution is important to help the Environmental Team and ELPC focus its efforts. Enjoy good food\, warm drinks\, meet the Team\, and have lively conversations.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/sunday-social-hour/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240209T135544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T135851Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
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SUMMARY:Singing Our History
DESCRIPTION:ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series continues on Sunday\, February 25\, 3 pm\, with Singing Our History\, a special performance commemorating Black History Month with with Robert Ray’s timeless Gospel Mass and Women’s History Month with solo works by women composers and arrangers. \nThe concert is free and a freewill offering will be received. \nView the Program
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/singing-our-history/
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Concerts,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T184500
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-02-29/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T193811Z
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SUMMARY:Necessary Risks
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who seeks a more just and equitable world is invited to a day of worship\, learning\, discussion\, and good food on Saturday\, March 9\, 9 am–3 pm\, at ELPC. Come for hospitality and sign-in at 8:30 am. If you prefer\, you may participate on Zoom. \nRev. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott will be our guide. She is the author of Necessary Risks: Challenges Privileged People Need to Face. This book grew out of her experiences as a college chaplain and volunteer at a men’s prison. Her work is informed by authors\, theologians\, and scholars of color. She is the editor and publisher of Presbyterian Outlook. \nThis gathering is sponsored by Presbyterian Women in ELPC for anyone who dares to take the risks to pursue a more loving community. You do not have to be Presbyterian or a woman to participate! Bring your friends. \nRegister following Sanctuary worship on Sunday\, March 3\, where you may purchase a copy of Teri’s book. Registration must be received by noon\, Wednesday\, March 6\, so we can reserve lunch for you or send you a Zoom link. \nFor more information or to return a registration form\, email PW.ELPC@gmail.com. \nDownload a Registration Form
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/necessary-risks/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Presbyterian Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240228T111946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T111946Z
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SUMMARY:Tie Dye T-Shirt Sale
DESCRIPTION:We’re selling ELPC rainbow tie-dye t-shirts. The front says “East Liberty Presbyterian Church” and the back says “God created you. God loves you. Be yourself.” They’re perfect for upcoming June Pittsburgh Pride marches or for wearing around as you share God’s love for all in a colorful\, stylish way. Shirts are available in short- and long-sleeve options\, in sizes ranging from S–4XL. \nPurchase one at tiny.cc/elpcpride from March 1–17\, for $16 ($15 plus a convenience fee) paid by credit card\, or in person right after our Journey and Sanctuary services on Sunday\, March 10\, for $15 paid via cash/check. \nYou will be contacted when the shirts are ready for pick up at the church. For more details\, please contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 x218. \nBuy Online
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/tie-dye-t-shirt-sale/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,LGBTQIA+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240223T142445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T174217Z
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn Choir Performs
DESCRIPTION:Critically acclaimed as one of the finest choruses in the country\, The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh returns to ELPC on Sunday\, March 10\, 3 pm\, for their first post-Covid Cathedral Concert\, Coming Home\, along with their new music director\, Daniel Singer. \nHome. It’s a state of mind\, a physical place\, a yearning inside each of us to find a place we can call home. This musical journey will explore this shared human condition—from our physical home on earth to a spiritual home beyond the stars and everywhere in between. \nThe concert is free. Contact Dr. Ed for more details. \nReserve Free Tickets
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/mendelssohn-choir-performs/
LOCATION:ELPC – Sanctuary\, 116 South Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Concerts,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240209T135544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T135851Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240209T135544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T135851Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240306T111807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T111807Z
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SUMMARY:Every Kid’s Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:The Children and Family Ministry team is hosting a Birthday Party for families with kids at the Toy Lending Library (5401 Centre Ave. 15232) on Friday\, March 22\, 5:30–7:30 pm. If you would like to help plan the birthday party or bring a game or treat\, please let Sara Hackett know. \nThe Children and Families Ministry team is hosting monthly family events to foster a caring community of families at East Liberty Presbyterian Church where kids and adults feel loved and empowered to explore their faith.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/every-kids-birthday-party/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240209T135544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T135851Z
UID:10006429-1711647000-1711651500@cathedralofhope.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Soup & Sustenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lent on Thursdays\, February 15–March 28\, 5:30–6:45 pm\, to share soup and bread (provided). If you’d like to bring a soup to share\, contact Pastor BJ at BJW@coh.net. And bring canned food items to share with our neighbors who are food insecure. \n“The COVID pandemic taught us a lot about hunger. It reminded us that food isn’t just about eating. A meal is in merely consuming the calories needed to sustain life. Food is meant to be shared. Meals are things that bring people together and create relationships. On the one hand\, those who live in families had more meals together than we’d had in years. On the other hand\, those who live alone experienced the profound absence of companionship—others with whom to share bread. \nThe pandemic also revealed to us that many people in the U.S. are one step away from food insecurity. When so much of the economy shut down in the spring and summer of 2020\, people lined up at food distribution sites. Long lines of people in nice cars drove through church parking lots to get a couple bags of groceries. Especially with schools closed and free breakfasts and lunches gone\, it turns out that lots of families in this nation live very close to the edge where food is concerned. This is deeply troubling. As one of the richest nations on earth\, it just doesn’t seem right that so many people could be so close to being hungry. Surely\, we can do better. Surely\, we want to do better.” (Cynthia M. Campbell and Christin Coy Fohr\, Meeting Jesus at the Table).
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/lenten-soup-sustenance/2024-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240315T141221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T141249Z
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SUMMARY:RCC 2024 Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:The RCC continues its homage to the natural elements this season with its Cabaret 2024: Earth\, Wind\, & Choir on Saturday\, April 6\, 7:30 pm\, and Sunday\, April 7\, 2 pm\, at ELPC. \nThis concert highlights the grounding force of the earth\, the motivating power of the wind\, and the boundless joy of joining together in song. You’ll “Feel the Earth Move” with celebrated songwriter Carole King; stand on “Top of the World” with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of Dear Evan Hansen and LaLa Land; and take a ride in the sky on the ship “Fantasy” with Earth\, Wind & Fire. Learn more and buy tickets at RCCpittsburgh.com.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/rcc-2024-cabaret/
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Featured Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240401T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T165503Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Standard Proposal Letter Writing Event
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania is one of the five worst states when it comes to the amount of clean\, renewable energy that’s used to power our homes and businesses. Governor Shapiro has released a slate of major energy policies that would increase that to 35% by 2035. It will plug abandoned gas wells\, and includes investments in underutilized technologies like hydropower and geothermal. \nThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to send a thank you letter to Governor Shapiro. Join us for a letter writing event in the Fellowship Room on Sunday\, April 14\, after our Journey and Sanctuary services. A sample letter and a fact sheet will be available.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/clean-energy-standard-proposal-letter-writing-event/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240401T164808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T164808Z
UID:10006496-1713605400-1713610800@cathedralofhope.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Ministry Walks Highland Park
DESCRIPTION:Come along on Saturday\, April 20\, as we walk and talk at Highland Park. We will be at Tazza D’oro in the Highland Park neighborhood from 9:30–10 am\, and then walk through Highland Park starting at 10 am. \nThis was a beloved Young Adult Ministry event a few years ago\, and Earth Day weekend felt like the right time to bring it back
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/young-adult-ministry-walks-highland-park/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240405T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T181815Z
UID:10006209-1713702600-1713708000@cathedralofhope.org
SUMMARY:Gun Violence Prevention Letter Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peace Committee following Sanctuary Worship on Sunday\, April 21\, for a social hour to write letters to Pennsylvania legislators regarding gun violence prevention legislation. \nThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two bills—HB 714: Universal Background Checks and HB 1018: Extreme Risk Protection Order—which have been proven to save lives. Even though they have bi-partisan support\, the chair is unwilling to bring them to the full Senate for a vote. \nSample letters will be available for you to send to Judiciary Chair Senator Lisa Baker and Majority Leader Senator Joe Pittman and your State Senator requesting hearings on these bills. Without hearings in the next few months\, these bills will “die” and the process to get gun legislation will have to begin again in January 2025. Bills must be voted on in the two-year legislative session.
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/gun-violence-prevention-letter-writing/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260527T181841
CREATED:20240214T162423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T163417Z
UID:10003181-1714694400-1714953599@cathedralofhope.org
SUMMARY:All-Church Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our All-Church Retreat Friday–Sunday\, May 3–5\, or come for the day on Saturday\, May 4\, at Lutherlyn Camp in Prospect\, Pennsylvania! Together\, we will explore the theme Block Party: a neighborhood of kindness and love. Through worship\, rest\, workshops\, study\, and games\, we will explore what it means to be good neighbors! Our weekend together will include time to relax and enjoy the great outdoors! \nPlease join us for this intergenerational weekend of worship\, workshops\, fellowship and fun! \nSee pictures of Lutherlyn’s beautiful campus\, housing\, and dining room\, the full weekend schedule\, and workshop descriptions in the brochure. \nRegistrations due April 4 \nDownload brochure
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/all-church-retreat-2024/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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