Featured Events
Young Adult Lunch
All young adults, age 18–30s, are invited to join us for lunch across the street from ELPC at Patron Mexican Grill following our Sanctuary worship service on Sunday, November 5. Come to tell and hear stories, make friends, and suggest future young adult events. Friends are welcome! Questions? Reach out to Sara Hackett.
Fall Youth Retreat at Lamppost Farms
Our Confirmation Class will be participating in a fall retreat at Lamppost Farms in Columbiana, Ohio, Saturday–Sunday, November 11–12. And any youth in grades 7–12 who would like to hear and explore some of Jesus’ stories about birds, and farmers, and growing grapes are welcome to attend. Named after the lamppost in the The Chronicles […]
Cathedral Concerts | Violinist Cody Conley
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCody Conley, violin Grace Burns, piano ELPC’s own Cody Conley presents his first solo Cathedral Concert. Download Program Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) I. Adagio II. Fuga III. Siciliana IV. Presto Caprice 15 in E Minor Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) arr. Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Violin Concerto in D […]
Gratitude Retreat
Villa Maria Retreat Center 2067 Evergreen Rd, Pulaski, PA, United StatesAs we approach Thanksgiving, look towards Advent, and ponder the end of 2023, it is a great time to take a weekend in community with others and slow down, reflect, pause, pray, and "forget not all of God's benefits." Join us for a Gratitude Retreat at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Pulaski, Pennsylvania, Friday–Sunday, […]
Tween Bowling
ELPC - Bowling AlleyYouth in grades 4–6 are invited to an afternoon of bowling, pizza, and fun. Friends are welcome! RSVP to Sara Hackett by email or 412.673.2926
Family Swim Event
The Children and Family Ministry Team is hosting a swim party for families with young kids and elementary-age students at Shaler Elementary School (700 Scott Ave., Glenshaw, PA 15116). Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to Sara Hackett so that we can order enough food. If you need transportation from ELPC to the pool, please […]
Forum on Sudan and South Sudan
The Sudanese Community of Pittsburgh is sponsoring a Forum on the Sudan and South Sudan on Sunday, November 19, 1–4 pm, in the Music Room. The speakers are Gaurav Bansal, senior Sudan desk officer at the State Department, and Esther Sprague, co-founder of Act for Sudan. There will be food and refreshments. The ELPC Peace […]
ELPC Tour: Underground
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin our tour guide following worship, as we descend into the bowels of the Cathedral and explore some of our church’s least seen areas. Wander through the "catacombs" and see the organ bellows, furnace, and more. Please gather at the Highland entrance following worship. Allow 30–45 minutes for the tour and wear comfortable shoes.
Hanging of the Greens
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOpportunity knocks for volunteers! Did you ever want to decorate a Gothic Sanctuary for Advent? Now is the time! ELPC is looking for volunteers to decorate our Sanctuary following worship on Sunday, November 26. Single persons, families, couples are all welcome. A plan and decorations will be prepared in advance so that volunteers can immediately begin […]
Young Adult Holiday Gathering
On Sunday, December 3, all young adults (age 18 through 30s) are baking cookies and building community after worship. Tomato soup and grilled cheese will be served for lunch. Meet us in the Social Hall! If you have a favorite recipe you want to share email Sara Hackett so she can gather ingredients. Questions? Reach […]
The Pajama Pageant
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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. Following the pageant, […]
Fighting From the Inside Out: Ending the Death Penalty
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 […]