Why Do We Have To Keep Talking About Race Anyway?
"White people often say 'I am colorblind,' 'I don't see race,' and 'There is just the human race.' They think people of color are obsessed with race and that alleging discrimination is itself racist, divisive, and playing the race card. They think that racism towards people of color no longer exists. So, let's examine evidence […]
A History of Pride Month
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the LGBTQ Ministry and Justice Committee for an online presentation and discussion on the history of Pride Month, led by Jason Lucarelli, MSCP, Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life. Click the button below to join via Zoom, or call 646.558.8656. Enter meeting ID 882 4291 1320 and passcode 306042 when prompted. Click to Join
Taizé Prayer Service
ELPC - Chapel 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday, 7 pm, in the Chapel. The hour-long service includes sung prayers, beautiful music, a time of silence, spoken and silent prayers, and opportunities for individual prayer and anointing. For more information, view our Taizé page. Download this week's bulletin. About ELPC's Taizé Prayer Service Our Taizé […]
Contemplative Activism Retreat with Cole Arthur Riley
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Spiritual Life Committee is excited to bring in Cole Arthur Riley to lead a retreat on Contemplative Activism. Join us we learn how to adopt spiritual practices that suspend between the contemplative and pursuit of justice. In our activism, spiritual contemplation can feel more like a precursor to the work of justice, instead of […]
Cathedral Concerts Online | French Feast – ENCORE
ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will present French Feast – ENCORE on Friday, June 11, 7 pm. The special online performance will feature music from the 2019 Cathedral Concert with The Brass Roots, organist Dr. Ed Moore, and conductor Dr. Stephen Gage. The free concert will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook.
Kiss the Ground Viewing and Discussion
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do climate stability, healthy eating, and beautiful landscapes have in common? They all depend on soil quality. Whether or not you’ve thought about what’s underfoot, Kiss the Ground will give you a new appreciation for how critical it is to our health and well-being—and our planet’s future. Join the Environmental Team following Summer worship […]
Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us after Summer worship on Sunday, June 20, for a virtual coffee hour on Zoom. Bring a favorite refreshment and snack, and share in fellowship with our faith family. Click the button below to join via Zoom, or you may dial in by calling 929.205.6099 and then entering Meeting ID 837 7379 9831. Join Coffee […]
YAM Spiritual Fermentation
Let us join together with Pastor BJ at a local brewery for our last Spiritual Fermentation gathering! As we enjoy the process of brewing and look back at the contemplative practices we have discussed, we invite you to share an everyday ordinary activity, an interest, hobby, or passion of yours that you currently engage in […]
High School Mission Retreat Planning Session
Youth in grades 9–12 are invited to our High School Mission Retreat at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, Tues.–Fri., Aug 10–13, for a combination of service projects around the camp, worship, Bible study, and a lot of group fun after being apart for so long. We will be using Crestfield's space, but planning our own […]
Summer Kids’ Ministry | Highland Park
Throughout summer, we will explore the theme of Sanctuary—God is With Us Always during monthly mini-sessions of Vacation Church School. On Sunday, June 27, 2:30–5 pm, families with kids in preschool through grade 5 (completed) are invited to join us in Highland Park for worship, recreation, crafts, and prayer as we explore God's promises in […]
Youth Volunteer Day at Garfield Community Farm
Garfield Community Farm Corner of Wicklow and Cornwall Streets, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth in grades 6–12 are invited to join us for some volunteer work at Garfield Community Farm. When our work is done, we'll walk to the Milkshake Factory for a tasty treat. Youth may be picked up from ELPC.
Silent Walk on the Butler-Freeport Community Trail
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to the Butler-Freeport Community Trail for a Silent Walk! We will gather at the Monroe Trailhead at the Babcock Nature Preserve, Sarver, 16055. Join us as we walk in silence along the path at our own pace, stop, linger along the stream, sit, read, be in nature in silence […]