Featured Events
Hope Academy Open Classes – Fall 2017
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSaturday Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) dance classes, Musical Theater Workshop, Tap and Music Discovery are all "open for observation" on Saturday, March 19. Families, friends and students who might be interested in joining us are invited to come and watch - and maybe get in on the action. This is our final day of Saturday […]
Cancelled: Advent Mini-Retreat
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis event has been cancelled. The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to find a few moments of precious quiet among the noise of consumer Christmas, to reflect upon the amazing gift of incarnation apart from the madness of the sparkle season, and to come to the stable and kneel at the miracle of love come to […]
Poetry Slam and Music Jam
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy's teen theater company (HAT Co) performs poetry and songs in an informal, end of the term recital. Each student will perform 2 poems, with the high school students competing to represent Hope Academy in the regional round of the national Poetry Out Loud contest. Families should bring cookies or something to share during […]
HAT Co Band at Hambones
Hambones 4207 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesHope Academy teaching artist, Ben Barson, will host an all-ages Open Stage at Hambone's restaurant and music venue in Lawrenceville. The featured act will be the Hat Co Band, performing original works and music that spans jazz, Latin and R&B traditions.
Interfaith Panel on the Use of Sound in Faith
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South 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 are moved by beautiful anthems to the accompaniment of organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation, utter aloud prayers and liturgy, and, of course, we listen to sermons, teachers, and the words of […]
Inviting Families of Young Children
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC is a community that welcomes persons of all ages. In an effort to best minister to families with young children (birth through pre-school), we are hosting an “open house” in the nursery on Sun., Jan. 21, during the Church School hour (9:45–10:45 am). Gather with other families in a kid-friendly space for light refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity […]
Faith, Science, and Our Spiritual Life
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do the Universe and God have in common? If evolution is true, does that leave room for God? If I believe in God does that mean I have to deny physics? Got questions? So do we! Join us as we discuss the intersection between the science of our universe and our understanding of the […]
Confirmation Class Overnight Retreat
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Confirmation Class overnight retreat at ELPC will be from Saturday at 3 pm, until after Journey worship on Sunday. During our time together, we will focus on discipleship through participation in the sacraments and mission.
Fellowship Time to Support DACA
ELPC - Whitfield Lobby 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Justice Committee will hold a letter-writing, petition-signing, and tweeting advocacy campaign to support the DACA/DreamAct during Fellowship Time following worship on Sun., Jan. 28. Please join us in the Whitfield Lobby (ground floor) to find out how you can best lend your support. We will have the materials you need and some light […]
Jewish Chant
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a time of learning, worship, and community. David Goldstein will be teaching us about and leading us in Jewish Chant. A light lunch will be served.
Ashley DeTar Birt to be Ordained
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAshley DeTar Birt grew up as an ELPC member, and has now been approved for ordination in the PC(USA). Her ordination service will be held in the ELPC Sanctuary. Please join us for this special ordination! Ashley will be serving as the Pastoral Fellow for Youth and Families at Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York City.
Consciousness, Creative Expression, and Physical Morphology
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSound and Spirituality: Exploring Traditions As we continue exploring the role sound plays in our spirituality, the Spiritual Life Committee is offering two interfaith programs in March that focus on sound and its use in worship and prayer. Both programs follow Sanctuary worship and feature a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience or […]