Sanctuary Worship Livestream
2020-03-29 11:00 - 12:15 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Pastor Randy intends to stream a live service from our chancel at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 29, on YouTube and Facebook.

This service is held in the Sanctuary on the first floor, with an organ prelude before the service. We extend a warm welcome to our Latino friends and include several prayers in our service bulletin in English and Spanish. This is ELPC’s largest service, offering a traditional worship service with thought-provoking sermons, and the music of our Chancel Choir and organ to reinforce the spirit of praise and reverence. Like many of the great cathedrals of Europe, the compelling power and beauty of our historic, gothic-style Sanctuary enhances the spiritual experience. Children are invited to the chancel steps to hear their own message with one of the pastors. The service is led by ELPC’s senior pastor or other members of the pastoral staff. Special guest pastors or speakers periodically lead the service.
Printed copies of the weekly bulletin and announcements are available. Alternatively, you may download a digital version for viewing on your mobile device or tablet.
If you’re out of town or unable to attend our worship in person, we hope you consider joining our faith family in spirit. Services are livestreamed each week. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook to receive a notification when streaming begins.
SEE DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP services HERE.

Canceled: Lenten Book Study: White Awake
2020-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ELPC – McKelvy Room (114), 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Lent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read and weekly discussion of Daniel Hill’s book, White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to be White.
In the book, Pastor Hill reflects on a personal journey toward greater recognition of white privilege and white culture, as well as how to effectively seek reconciliation among racial groups. This faith-based resource helps white people come to grips with the reality of privilege and institutional racism within ourselves, our country, and our churches.
Join us in the McKelvy Room. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and a light lunch will be served. Our discussion schedule is as follows:

March 8 | Forward and Chapters 1–3 (45 pages)
March 15 | Chapters 4–6 (53 pages)
March 22 | Chapters 7–8 (44 pages)
March 29 | Chapters 9–10 (44 pages)

Childcare is available with reservation one week prior. Email Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net for details.

Canceled: Labyrinth Prayer Walk
2020-03-30 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. Today, modern pilgrims walk the labyrinth as one of many ways to pray and meditate. The winding path into the center and back out again is a metaphor for the journeys of life and faith. Unlike a maze, which has many paths and is a puzzle to solve, the labyrinth is a single path in and a single path out, and is designed to quiet the mind for prayer and meditation. Members and non-members welcome.

The Labyrinth is available on Mondays, 9 am–1 pm, and Wednesdays, 9 am–9 pm.

Taizé Prayer Service
2020-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Although the ELPC building remains closed to the public during these uncertain times, ELPC invites you to watch an archived Taizé prayer service each Wednesday, 7 pm.
Click here and use the scroll bar on the far right of the screen to browse past services.

ELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday at 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. Childcare is usually available, but please call to confirm. For more information, view our Taizé page.

Taizé Prayer Service Live Stream
If you’re unable to attend our weekly Taizé prayer service, but are interested in participating in this peaceful, meditative experience, please listen to our live stream below.

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LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2020-04-05 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | PA
While the building remains closed, all are welcome at this spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies via Zoom.
Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more and to attend.
God created you. God loves you. Be yourself.

Easter Sunday Church School
2020-04-12 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Our Soul Food Church School class will be offering an online session on Easter Sunday, April 12, 10 am. Join us as we talk about our well-being, discuss how the current crisis is affecting us spiritually, and share prayer requests. Classes are held on Zoom by Tiffany Sudar and Linda Lane. New participants are asked to sign up in advance by contacting the Rev. Joe Hajdu as soon as possible.
Youth, as well as their families and learners of all ages, also are invited to watch a special Easter Church School video on YouTube. Click here to watch.

The ELPC Christian Education (CE) Committee offers Church School classes and events for all ages—from infants to adults. CE is the life-long process of learning and living in relationship to God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Church School classes on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, from early September through early June, unless otherwise noted.
Through the study of scripture and the practice of prayer, we begin to understand our life experiences as they relate to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come and join us! Your questions, insights, doubts, and concerns are welcome.
See details for this week’s worship and Church School offerings here.

DG2!
2020-04-19 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | PA
Youth in grades 4–12 are invited to gather with our friends from Rodef Shalom to celebrate our year of service together. Check the bulletin, news flash, and website for more details.
Contact Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x120 to RSVP or ask questions.

LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering on Zoom
2020-04-19 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies.
Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more and to get the Zoom info to participate.
God created you. God loves you. Be yourself.

PW's Favorite Hymns and Virtual Lunch
2020-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Which hymn brings you solace and comfort in this difficult time? Is it a hymn from your childhood or one you just added to your playlist on your phone?
Presbyterian Women invites you to gather together online via Zoom to share your favorite hymns and enjoy a virtual lunch! Think about all of the cooking you’ve been doing under “stay at home” and BYOF!
If you’d like to participate, please email PW.ELPC@gmail.com for details.

Earth Day @ 50 Commemoration
2020-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The global theme of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary is Climate Action. More than a day, Earth Day 2020 (Wednesday, April 22) is called to be an historic movement as citizens of the world rise up in a united way for the creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery we need to meet our climate crisis and seize the enormous opportunities of a zero-carbon future.
ELPC will commemorate Earth Day during our worship services on Sunday, April 26. Join us as we recognize this special anniversary, celebrate ELPC’s movement towards environmental stewardship, and acknowledge the “fierce urgency” of the climate crisis.
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee also will launch the ELPC tree planting initiative.

Happy Hour for LGBTQ Ministry Folks
2020-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | PA
At the end of a long week of isolation, come together with friends on Zoom. Pour your favorite beverage, log on/call in, and share in fellowship and fun. Contact Wil Forrest for more information and/or to participate. Wil can be reached at wil@coh.net or 412-441-3800 X118.

Environmental Book Club: To Speak for the Trees
2020-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger. Available on Amazon
Plan on joining us for discussion on Thursday, May 14, 7 pm, on Zoom. Click here to participate on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Or, call in on your telephone by dialing 929.205.6099 and entering the Meeting ID, 929 3768 8567, when prompted.
For more information and Zoom meeting details, contact Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.

LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering on Zoom
2020-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies on Zoom. Note that due to the social distancing guidelines this meeting has been changed from the original format and time.
Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more and to attend.
God created you. God loves you. Be yourself.

Forum with the ACLU and Burkit Bail Fund
2020-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
The Justice Committee is hosting a virtual discussion on cash bail at the Allegheny County Jail since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Speakers will include a representative from the Bukit Bail Fund and Terrell Thomas, senior field organizer for the ACLU of Pennsylvania’s Campaign for smart Justice in Allegheny County.
For Zoom access information, please contact Carol Chonoska at Carolchonoska@gmail.com or Pastor Patrice at Patricefs@coh.net.

Cathedral Concerts | Return of the Movies
2020-05-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ninth season of ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series concludes with a sonic spectacular, themed “Return of the Movies.”
Since we won’t be able to gather in person, we are going online! Please join us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM. We are in the process of pulling together some of the best moments from our concerts in May 2017 and 2018 with The Brass Roots, conductor/trombonist James Nova, and organist Edward Alan Moore.
We look forward to welcoming you back to future concerts in person, but hope you will join us and enjoy this special online concert. To view the program, click here: May 22 2020 Program
A freewill offering will be taken during the broadcast to help support the musicians who have lost work during this public health crisis. To donate, click here.

About Cathedral Concerts at ELPC
ELPC is pleased to announce a series of seven diverse concerts are slated for its 2019–2020 Cathedral Concerts season. Now in its ninth year, the series celebrates an eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental performances in the grandeur of ELPC, which was designed by renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram. Concerts are free, unless otherwise noted. A freewill offering is accepted.
Click here to learn more about supporting Cathedral Concerts by joining Friends of Music. For more information about Cathedral Concerts and the music ministry at ELPC, contact:

Dr. Edward Alan Moore, Organist and Music Director
EdM@coh.net
412.441.3800 x124

The Ephesus Project Prayer Gathering
2020-05-23 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | PA
The ELPC Mission Board invites members to participate in The Ephesus Project Prayer Gathering on Saturday, May 23, 12:15–1:30 pm.
In this COVID-19 environment, there is a prolific call for prayer across the land and the ground is perhaps more fertile than it has been in most of our lifetimes. Prayer is an essential element to outreach and ministry and we must use it!
Join us at the Franklin Parklet behind West Penn Hospital as we pray for essential workers who are putting their lives on the line each day during this pandemic, and for the broader community that is suffering through the effects of COVID-19.
Please note, this is a NON-CONTACT event and is limited to no more than 25 participants. Appropriate PPE and safe distancing will be practiced.

Showcase Your Talent
2020-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA
As Pentecost approaches, we give thanks for the many gifts that God has given to us. As a celebration of these gifts and our community, we will host a Talent Show via Zoom on Saturday, May 23, 6:30 pm.
RSVP to Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net or 412.673.2926 by Thursday, May 21, to let her know whether you will be performing or tuning in to watch the show (or both!), and she will provide you with the Zoom link and password.

Happy Hour for LGBTQIA+ Folks on Zoom
2020-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | PA
At the end of a long week, come together with friends on Zoom. Pour your favorite beverage, log on/call in, and share in fellowship and fun. All LGBTQIA+ folks and their allies invited. Contact Wil Forrest for more information and/or to participate. Wil can be reached at wil@coh.net or 412-441-3800 X118.

Vigil for Justice
2020-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The recent tragic murder of George Floyd has reminded us that the sin of racism coupled with the abuse of power by some in positions of authority still plagues our nation. People of faith, especially those in the white community, need to break their silence by acts of remorse, solidarity, and advocacy.

East Liberty Presbyterian Church (116 S. Highland Avenue, Pgh), working in conjunction with the local chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus, is hosting a peaceful vigil on Wednesday, June 3, from 12 noon–1 pm. Those who wish to participate are invited to gather outside the church, wearing a mask, bringing a sign, and maintaining safe social distancing as we will be surrounding the church as a visible witness for justice—remembering George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Antwon Rose, Jonny Gammage, and others; remembering that Black Lives Matter; remembering that no one should be suffocated by having the breath of life or the breath of justice snuffed out by another.

We invite those interested in this act of faithful witness to join us at East Liberty Presbyterian Church this Wednesday.

Things You Love Club - for High School and Young Adults
2020-06-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-06-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-06-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-06-25 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Share something that you love, brought you joy, or reminded you of God’s faithfulness. You could share a song, a quilt your grandma made, a meme, or a tomato plant … because the things we love help us tell our stories … and our stories are sacred. The Things You Love Club is for high school students and young adults. Zoom ID# 871-4795-0937. Contact Sara Hackett @ SaraH@coh.net or 412-673-2926 with questions.

LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering on Zoom
2020-06-14 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | PA

Middle School Mission Bingo
2020-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Middle school students (who have completed grades 6–8) are invited to join in a series of Mission Projects that can be completed at home or in their neighborhood while physically distancing. Youth who participate will be given a Bingo Card with 24 mission ideas and prompts. They will be provided with instructions and the supplies needed for the mission projects.
We will check in at 7 pm on Sundays, June 14, June 28, July 12, and July 26 to share our stories, play bingo, and win some silly prizes. Meetings (currently scheduled on Zoom) are not necessary…just a bonus for those of us who love seeing our friends’ faces!
Questions? Contact Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net/412.673.2926

Registration
Click here to download a registration form or complete the online form below.

Anatomy of Disparities in Health Care
2020-06-20 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Are you aware that America has a racial disparities issue that sickens millions of people each year? ELPC’s Facing Systemic Racism team invites you to join us for study and discussion in a Zoom program, called Anatomy of Disparities in Health Care.
Through this program, we seek to increase awareness, explore ideas, and create plans to address the preventable differences and disparities in health care for African Americans in the U.S.
This program is appropriate for all ages and we encourage parents and children to participate together!
Our schedule and topics are as follows:

Saturday, June 27, 5 pm | Historical stories of Health Disparities
Saturday, July 11, 5 pm | A Historical Timeline
Saturday, July 18, 5 pm | Documentary – “Power to Heal” and Panel Discussion
Saturday, July 25, 5 pm | Where Do We Go From Here?

Click here to join the meeting, or participate via telephone by calling 312.626.6799 and entering meeting ID# 827.8715.9714 when prompted.

Register for Vacation Church School 2020
2020-06-22, 2020-06-23, 2020-06-24, 2020-06-25 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Given our inability to gather for Vacation Church School (VCS) as usual this year, ELPC is bringing VCS to YOU! Students enrolled in VCS will receive a box of activities, YouTube demonstrations, and maybe (hopefully!) even opportunities to check in with friends and teachers remotely, as together we explore stories of people who have encountered Jesus in amazing ways in their own homes! You can do these activities together during the last week of June, or you can spread them out over the summer.
Registrations are due by Monday, June 8. Click here to register online, or download a registration form to fill out.
