East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Meditation Hour
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-07 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.

Club 116
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-11-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-11-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Youth in grades 1–12 are welcome to attend an evening of fellowship, study, and worship. Programming includes homework help, open gym, educational workshops, dinner, and Bible study each week.
Participation requires a completed 2024–2025 Enrollment Form.
SCHEDULE:
3:30 pm: Gathering time, homework help, and open gym
4:30 pm: Opening worship and welcome
5:00 pm: Dinner
5:30 pm: Bible study, gym, and crafts
7:30 pm: Dismissal
Weather reminder
Club One Sixteen follows the City of Pittsburgh school closings, so if Pittsburgh schools are closed due to inclement weather, Club 116 also will be closed.

Cathedral Yoga
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-08 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.
Join via Zoom

Taizé Prayer Service
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 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.
Download this week’s bulletin.

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.

Connections Potluck Lunch
2023-10-15 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Music Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for a potluck lunch following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, October 15, 12:15 pm, in the Music Room on the third floor.
Click the button below to sign up and indicate what food you can bring to share.
Sign up for the Potluck Lunch

Online Prayer Service
2023-10-17 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-10-24 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-10-31 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-11-07 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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JourneyDance Class
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | PA
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.

Updates on Our Community Partners
2023-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the ELPC Neighbors Committee in the Social Hall following Sanctuary worship as they welcome representatives from our community mission partners East Liberty Development, Inc., and Open Hand Ministries, as they give updates on their important work and ministries in the East End. A light lunch will be served.

Dinner and a Film
2023-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
On Friday, October 27, 5:30–8 pm, the Spiritual Life and Justice Committees invite you to an evening of fellowship, food, and formation around the ancient practice of Sabbath.
We will gather for a simple meal together and then view the documentary, SABBATH: An Ancient Practice Meets the Modern World. This collection of short stories explores the history of one of the world’s most important spiritual practices and its timeless relevance for a stressed-out, modern world. From the Biblical accounts of Creation, to the 10 Commandments, to the Puritans landing in the New World, to the contemporary practice of a “tech-sabbath,” SABBATH ties together our collective history, our health practices, our response to God’s invitation, and the search for a more sustainable way of life.
RSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x211 by Sunday, October 22, and include any food allergies.
Watch the trailer

Cathedral Concerts Presents Thomas Ospital
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | PA
ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will kick off its 13th season on Friday, October 27, 7:30 pm, with organist Thomas Ospital.
Titulaire of the grand organ at St. Eustache Church in Paris, Ospital is a young artist who has quickly earned a place amongst the world’s finest concert organists. He has won prizes at several international competitions, including the Chartres Competition, Xavier Darasse Competition, and Saragossa and Angers competitions.
Dedicated to the art of improvisation in all of its forms, he typically includes improvisations in his concerts and frequently accompanies silent films as well.
The concert will be co-presented with the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh in the ELPC Sanctuary. Tickets are free for our ELPC community. Contact Dr. Ed for more details.
PROGRAM – Download a PDF of the program

Passacaglia, BWV 582
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Fantaisie in A
César Franck (1822-1890)

Suite Pélleas et Mélisande (transcription Louis Robilliard)
Prélude
Fileuse
Sicilienne
Mort de Mélisande
Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)

Dieu parmi nous – La Nativité du Seigneur
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)

Evocation IV
Thierry Escaich (b. 1965)

Improvisation
Thomas Ospital (b. 1990)

Young Adult Lunch
2023-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | PA
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.
