East Liberty Presbyterian Church

ONLINE ONLY - Pray Always in All Ways
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Have you ever wondered what prayer is or if you even believe in prayer? Have you ever longed to pray more but struggled to know how? Whether you feel like a novice or practiced expert, we all need to practice prayer. There is no right or wrong way to pray, nor is there no one starting point or a finish line. There is only the continual showing up to practice prayer and allowing our deepest longings for God, others and the world to emerge. Together we will talk about our struggles and hopes with prayer and explore a wide variety of prayer forms, including body prayer, prayer beads, icons, silent, written fixed-hour prayer and prayer as simple awareness in life. It will be playful, inspiring and interactive with lots of time to practice together.
Please register using the form below. You only need to register ONCE for the series, although this form is found in all 4 instances of this event, it is just there for ease of access to people joining.

“Prayer is easy only for beginners and for those who are already Saints. During all the long years in between, it is difficult. Why? Because prayer has the same inner dynamics as love, and love is sweet only in its initial stage, when we first fall in love, and again in its final, mature stage. In between, love is hard work, dogged fidelity, and needs willful commitment beyond what is normally provided by our emotions and our imagination. It’s when I say, “I don’t know how to love,” and “I don’t know how to pray,” that I first begin to understand what love and prayer actually are.” – Ronald Rolheiser

CANCELLED - ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 6–7 pm, in Dr. Ed Moore’s office and rings periodically throughout the year at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays at 11 am. We ring on a four-octave set of Schulmerich handbells.
Please contact Dr. Ed Moore for more information on joining the ELPC Ringers.

CANCELLED - Meditation Hour
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
“The ladder leading to the Kingdom is concealed within you, that is, in your soul”—Saint Isaac of Syria.
Meditation is the practice of “looking deeply.” In silence and withdrawal from the world of everyday concerns, we turn our attention inward and calm our bodies and minds. In this emptiness, we may see the world as if for the first time. We may see others as they are and we may find that the Kingdom of Heaven is truly within us; that we are living in God and God in us.
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to join John Benedict in the Chapel on Tuesdays, 6–7 pm, for an hour devoted to meditation. The session will include an opening reading, silent sitting, and walking. No experience necessary, all are welcome.
John Benedict is a retired psychologist and a longtime student and practitioner of Insight Meditation.

Online Prayer Service
2026-01-27 08:00 - 08:20, 2026-01-20 08:00 - 08:20 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Online, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC offers an online prayer group each Tuesday morning, hosted by ELPC member Steve Evrard. These 20-minute sessions feature scripture readings, responsive prayer, and interactive dialogue. All are welcome at this opportunity for fellowship and prayer.
Join us by clicking the link below, or you may call in by dialing 929.205.6099. Enter meeting ID 896 9680 6662 and passcode 116 when prompted.
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Contemplative Prayer
2026-01-26 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-01-19 07:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Online, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Contemplation has been described as a long-loving look at the real. Contemplation is about waking up, listening, noticing, and paying attention. In the words of Adele Calhoun, “A contemplative person recognizes that every experience offers more than meets the eye. They know that ‘bidden or unbidden’ God is present.”
This takes practice.
Join the Rev. BJ Woodworth for a time to practice a variety of contemplative prayer practices, utilizing fixed prayers, scripture, music, silence, art, and our bodies to help us start our day in communion with God and one another.
Click the button below at the scheduled time to join via Zoom or call in by dialing 312.626.6799 and entering meeting ID, 959 8065 3992.

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Sanctuary Worship
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for worship in the Sanctuary each Sunday, 11 am, or via livestream on YouTube or Facebook. Printed copies of the weekly bulletin and announcements are available, or you may download a digital version for viewing on your mobile device or tablet.
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About ELPC’s Sanctuary Worship Service
Our Sanctuary worship service is our largest service, offering a traditional worship experience with thought-provoking sermons and music from 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. 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.
Children are invited to the chancel steps each Sunday to hear their own message before heading upstairs to Sacred Stories, our Sunday school classes for children. Picture Bibles and activities are in the sanctuary for children who want to stay in worship. The nursery is available for children birth through age 3 to hear stories and play.

Adult Sunday School
2026-01-25 09:45 - 10:45, 2026-01-18 09:45 - 10:45 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Adult Sunday School
Classes for adults meet on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, from September through May, unless otherwise noted.
Journey with Scripture | Highland Room and Zoom
The Journey with Scripture class reads together various Scripture readings for that week in worship, whether from the lectionary or our pastor’s choosing. These readings span across the entire Bible. The class uses a variety of methods of engaging the scripture texts and is conversational in nature. Prior knowledge of the Scriptures is not necessary for participation. Rev. Henk Bossers and other class members facilitate the class. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
The Seekers class desires to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith, and practice. We create a space for spiritual and intellectual exploration, enrichment, and sharing. Together we seek a broad, inclusive dialogue, including respecting and learning about other faith traditions. All viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged at our classes. The Seekers class consist of speakers and videos, with time for sharing and questions. Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom information.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
Soul Food is an adult class that focuses on feeding our spirits and nurturing our awareness of God’s presence. We use a prayerful, contemplative format that includes small group discussions of spiritually nourishing texts and personal experiences. Our upcoming books are So You Want to Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo, to be followed in November by Season’s Greetings, by Ruth Boling. New participants are always welcome! The Soul Food class is facilitated by the Rev. Joe Hajdu and other class members. Contact the Rev. Joe Hajdu for additional and Zoom information.
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Children and Youth Sunday School
The Nursery, for children up to age 3 is staffed from 8:30 am–12:30 pm on Sundays for children to sing songs, tell stories, and play.
Children age 4- 3rd grade go to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Kids after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am) and parents pick kids up after worship in Room 206.
Tweens in grade 4th-6th go to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Tweens after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am) and parents pick kids up after worship in Room 207.
Teens in grade 7th-12th meets on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of the month from 9:45-10:45am in the Second Floor Parlor

Journey Worship
2026-01-25 08:45 - 09:45, 2026-01-18 08:45 - 09:45 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for Journey worship in the Chapel each Sunday, 8:45 am.
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About ELPC’s Journey Worship Service
Our Journey worship service is a lively service of spirit, hope, and praise in which we encounter God’s word in a fresh, compelling way. The blending of contemporary music, Gospel songs and hymns, introspective worship, and interactive communal praise helps to reflect the diverse, creative spirit that is at the heart of ELPC. The service is led by ELPC’s pastoral staff.

Confirmation Retreat
2026-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On Saturday, January 24, 10 am–3 pm, our Confirmation Class, for youth in grades 8–9, will explore the Bible through conversations, games, art projects, and more…asking questions like, ”What’s in the Bible? Why don’t Christians agree on what the Bible says? What does it mean that the Bible is the ’Word of God’?”
Contact Sara Hackett with questions.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, from September through early June (unless noted otherwise). Sunday morning rehearsals are at 10 am, in preparation for the worship service. The choir provides musical leadership at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays.
No audition is required, just the desire to learn and have fun as we prepare to lead worship. The choir is open to everyone in high school and older.
Dr. Ed Moore is the director of the Chancel Choir.
Come join us and make a joyful noise!

Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
2026-01-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Music Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Chapel on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am.
Gerald Savage, ELPC’s Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.

Taizé Prayer Service
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC 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.
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About ELPC’s Taizé Prayer Service
Our Taizé prayer service is based on a style of worship developed at the Taizé community in France founded in the 1940s by the late Brother Roger. Originally a refuge during the war, Taizé has developed into an ecumenical prayer center for visitors from all over the world. Today, the Taizé community is made up of over a hundred resident brothers, both Catholics and from various Protestant backgrounds/traditions. Taizé wants to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.

Cathedral Yoga
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Yamuna Morgenstern offers Cathedral Yoga class on Wednesdays, 6–7 pm! Join her and others in the ELPC Sanctuary or your own home via Zoom (password: [REDACTED] as she guides you through gentle poses. No yoga experience is necessary to enjoy the class, which Yamuna continues to offer with joy, light, and her uplifting playlists and spirit. Have a strap, scarf, or belt handy and experience time to heal your body, mind, and spirit.
Commune with the Divine through breath, gentle stretches, mindful music, and guided meditation. See you on the mat! Om shanti and Namaste.
A donation from the heart, to the church, is very much appreciated.
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Pray Always in All Ways
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Meditation Hour
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Young Adult Happy Hour
2026-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join other young adults from East Liberty Presbyterian Church at our monthly Happy Hour on Monday, January 19 at Russell Ludwig’s home in Friendship. We will enjoy conversation, appetizers, and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available) on the Third Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm.
ELPC’s Young Adult Ministry welcomes all adults post-high school through their 20s and 30s.
Reach out to Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net if you have any questions including about allergies, accessibility or transportation.
RSVP online to receive exact address and details

ELPC Families' Variety Show
2026-01-18 13:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Families with children and teens are hosting a Variety Show at Ivy Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, January 18! Families are invited to eat lunch and coordinate tasks here at ELPC after worship in the First Floor Fellowship Room. We will leave ELPC at 1:15 pm to head over to Ivy Park to set up and welcome residents (you can ride in the church van or drive on your own). Come with a musical performance, joke, magic trick, story, art piece, dance or whatever you dream up to share with the residents! Sara will have some fun and easy things folks can help with if you forget your kazoo!
Please RSVP to Sara Hackett.
There is a small parking lot at 5609 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, and street parking behind the building.

Family Variety Show at the Nursing Home
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join us after worship on January 18th as we put on a Variety Show for residents of a local nursing home. Play an instrument, tell a joke, do a dance, show off a cool piece of art, perform a magic or a skateboard trick. If you don’t want to perform you can help host in many other ways! RSVP to Sara Hackett
The Children and Families Ministry team is hosting monthly family events to foster a caring community of families at ELPC, where kids and adults feel loved and empowered to explore their faith.
Save the Date for our Monthly Family Events on the Third Sunday of the month …
February 15 – Make Dog Treats for Ellie’s Pet Pantry
March 15 – Board Games with the Happy Wanderers
April 19 – Bowling at ELPC
May 17 -Service Projects around the Church

Youth Sunday School
2026-01-18 09:45 (America/New_York)
7th-12th grade teens meet on the first and third Sunday of the month from 9:45-10:45am in the Second Floor Parlor.
Also check out Youth Group for 7th -12th graders happening Thursdays from 4:30-7pm with dinner, games, conversation, God talk, service projects, and a lot of laughter. Contact Sara Hackett for more information.

JourneyDance Class
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Join Yamuna Morgenstern for JourneyDance on the third Friday of every month from 7–8:30 pm.
Come experience one of ELPC’s unique spiritual practices and offerings. JourneyDance takes you on a journey within through playful dance in a non-judgmental environment. The playlists are designed to open up your chakras, move your Spirit, experience positive vibes, and have fun! JourneyDance is all about responding to music the way you want to respond—no rules, no groping, no ugly lyrics. Join us and dance in healthy community to release tension, feel good, relax, restore, and renew your body, mind, and spirit.
All ages and bodies are welcome. No dance experience necessary, just a joy of moving. Young children should be accompanied by their care givers. Wear comfortable clothing, and you may want to have a water bottle handy!
A donation from the heart, to the church, is very much appreciated.
