Featured Events
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Dance Placements
ELPC - Gym 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesWe recommend that students taking Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dance classes at Hope Academy register for the level that corresponds with their age as of Sept 1. If you feel that your child should be in a different level for some reason, or if you aren't sure if they are ready for Creative Movement (ages 3 […]
A Benefit Concert for the Karl Sellner Memorial Scholarship Fund
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us for what is sure to be a great evening of music, food and friendship in remembrance of former Hope Academy student, Karl Sellner. Performers include The Billy Price Band and Afro Yaqui Music Collective with Hope Academy students. Come early to purchase food from food trucks on Penn and Whitfield Avenues and […]
Guest Speaker: Madam Achol Majols Kur Kier
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ELPC Peace Committee and Presbyterian Women to hear Madam Achol Majols Kur Kier, who is visiting the Pittsburgh Presbytery as part of the PC(USA)’s International Peacemakers’ Program. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Kay Shissler at 412.681.2047.
Orion Quartet with Tara O’Connor Field Trip
Carnegie Music Hall 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy families are invited to a concert featuring Orion Quartet with Tara O'Connor, flute. Tickets have been generously donated to us by our partner, Chamber Music Pittsburgh. This performance is recommended for students whose attention span and behavior is equivalent to an 8 year old. Please read about the performance, so that you know what to […]
Supporting Returning Citizens
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur worship services on Sun., Oct. 8, will have a special focus on returning citizens—those individuals who are returning to society following incarceration. The Justice Committee also will provide a program on welcoming and supporting these individuals at ELPC, featuring a post-release leader from Foundation of HOPE, a returning citizen mentor from ELPC, and a […]
Focus on the Environment at Frick
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a tour of Frick Environmental Center—a net-zero energy building that earned LEED Platinum certification. Bring a bag lunch and after the tour we can walk in the park and have fun. We will plan this event for rain or shine, so dress appropriately. RSVP to Linda Harrington at linda0144gmail.com.
Reel Q: LGBT Film Festival
Harris Theater 809 LIberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Justice Committee is sponsoring a film called Saturday Church, which will be shown at Harris Theater. After the unexpected death of his father, Ulysses, a shy, gender-nonconforming teen, faces a sudden onslaught of painful realities at home. In this coming-of-age drama, Ulysses flees to New York City and finds an inclusive gathering of trans and […]
Circle of Faith
Schenley Plaza Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin our church family and folks from other houses of worship for Pittsburgh’s annual Circle of Faith at the Schenley Plaza tent. The Circle of Faith is a public witness by various faith communities, designed to welcome and include LGBTQIA persons, as well as their families and allies. ELPC members are invited to gather together […]
Presbyterian Women Fall Social
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for a fun way to start the fall season? Presbyterian Women has just the thing for you! All women and girls—especially mother and daughter pairs of all ages—are invited to our fall social. Our theme will be: Celebrating the Stages of Women from Diapers to Golden Years. There will be prizes for the youngest baby […]
Hope Academy’s Un-Halloween Party
NO tricks and NO treats, but lots of fun dressing up for classes and private lessons on Halloween. This is a dress-up day so use your imagination and come in your favorite costume. Keep it G-rated for all of the little ones (nothing scary, bloody, violent, suggestive or adult-themed); and make sure you can move […]
Sound & Spirituality
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Christian life—like that of virtually every other faith—is saturated with sound. Bells call us to worship, we sing our praises to God, and we are moved by beautiful anthems with accompaniment by organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation; utter aloud prayers and liturgy; and listen to sermons, teachers, and the scripture […]
Exploring ELPC’s Architecture
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin our tour guide following Sanctuary worship for a closer look at the history, Gothic architecture, stained glass, and symbolism of our church’s majestic Sanctuary and intimate Chapel. Please gather at the front of the Sanctuary following worship. Allow 45 minutes for the walking tour and wear comfortable shoes! “Of all the cathedrals and churches […]