Across the Channel - Music for Brass and Organ from England, France, and Spain
2023-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Our Cathedral Concerts series will present The Brass Roots, organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore, and conductor Daniel Nesta Curtis in concert on Friday, May 19, 7:30 pm. Join us in the Sanctuary. The concert also will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook.
A freewill offering will be received.
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PROGRAM
Earle of Oxford’s Marche – Byrd/arr. Allen
Siete Canciones Populares – De Falla/arr. Moose
La Puerta del Vino – Debussy/arr. Allen
The Girl with the Flaxen Hair – Debussy/arr. Allen
Prelude on Rhosymedre – Vaughan Williams
Toccata from Symphony V for Organ – Widor/arr. Bishop
Fanfare for La Peri – Dukas/arr. Hirschman
Andaluza from 12 Spanish Dances – Granados/arr. Allen
English Folk Song Suite – Vaughan Williams/arr. Villanueva
Symphony No. 3 – “Organ” – Saint-Saens
Adagio – arr. Fox
Finale

Congregational Meeting
2023-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | PA
The Session of ELPC is calling a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21, immediately following our 11 am worship service. The sole item of business will be to vote upon the Session’s recent action that ELPC sell its manse. This meeting will be held-in person in the Sanctuary.
Click the button below to read a letter from the Property Committee about the manse.
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May LGBTQIA+ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2023-05-21 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
You are invited to the next Spiritual Gathering of ELPC’s LGBTQIA+ Ministry to share food and fellowship at the church. Allies and LGBTQIA+ folks alike are welcome.
Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X218 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate.
GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.

Passive House Tour
2023-05-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Join the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee on a tour of one of the most energy efficient homes in the region: Passive House-certified Squirrel Hill Duplex, located at 2883 Fernwald Rd. Finished in 2017 by ELPC congregants Lucy de Barbaro and Ayres Freitas, this home reduces heating and cooling by 80% compared to traditional construction, manages all rainwater on site, has a small green roof and is fully powered by solar energy. The home holds a gold label from the National Green Building Standard.
There will be something of interest for those well versed in these various environmental initiatives and those new to these topics, and takeaways for your own environmental action at home.
The tours will be offered on Sunday, May 21, 2 pm, and Sunday, June 4, 4 pm. Please text Lucy at (412) 320-0567 to indicate your interest and reserve a spot. Families with children are welcomed.

Online Prayer Service
2023-05-23 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-05-30 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-06-06 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-06-13 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-06-20 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.
Join via Zoom

Meditation Hour
2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-20 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.

Cathedral Yoga
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-21 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 (Meeting ID:893 0942 2894; 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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Taizé Prayer Service
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-14 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.
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.

Pride History Presentation
2023-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the ELPC Justice Committee for a Pride History Presentation following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, May 28. A light lunch will be provided.
This presentation will be led by Jason Van Ness and will examine the LGBTQIA+ equal rights movement and Pride events over the past 50 years. The presentation will highlight key social and political events that have dovetailed with Pride events in the past, and considerations for organizing efforts moving forward. Following the presentation, there will be a panel discussion with LGBTQIA+ clergy in the Greater Pittsburgh region, who will discuss the future of Christianity and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our congregation is a proud participant in LAMP (LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh), along with other affirming Presbyterian Churches in Pittsburgh. We are excited to again celebrate Pride in Pittsburgh. While there are many Pride events sponsored by different groups and in different neighborhoods, the two Pride events LAMP will be participating in this year are:

Pittsburgh Pride March and Parade, coordinated by QBurgh on behalf of Trans YOUniting and the Pittsburgh Pride Group on Saturday, June 3, in downtown and the North Shore.
We also will participate in People’s Pride PGH March and Festival on Sunday, June 25, in Swissvale.

Keep a lookout for more details that will be posted near the Highland entrance monitor, including parade maps and times. Come out and celebrate while we share God’s love with all of God’s people!

OHM’s Family TeamWorks Dinner
2023-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Support our mission partner Open Hand Ministries and their TeamWorks dinners by donating a side dish or dessert!
TeamWorks is OHM’s family development program that helps families improve their financial wellness and become first-time homeowners. The program is currently working with 25 families to achieve their housing and financial goals. The families meet to provide support and encouragement to each other and participate in workshops and classes.
If you are interested in donating a side dish or a dessert, please contact Emily Rosenthal, Bob Forloines, or Frank Bauerle at 817.705.6856.

RCC 2023 Pride Concert
2023-06-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Be an LGBTQIA+ ally! Support the Renaissance City Choir (RCC) by attending their annual Pride Concert, We Dream A World, Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 4 pm, at ELPC!
Every June, all eyes turn toward the LGBTQIA+ community. Corporations change their branding to incorporate rainbows as queer people march, demonstrate, and party in celebration of our community. We Dream A World where that celebration and support does not end on June 30.
Join the RCC as we sing for justice and stand up in pride. This year’s Pride Concert features selections from Dear Evan Hansen, Kinky Boots, the 2019 feature film Harriet, Considering Matthew Shepard, and the Social Justice Songbook.
Tickets are available at RCCpittsburgh.com. Sunday’s performance also has livestream ticketing and a pay-what-you-can option.

JourneyDance Class
2023-06-16 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.

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Penn Hills Community Park, 120 Colorado St, Verona, PA, 15147, United States
Join us in celebration of the Summer Solstice for Forest Bathing at the Penn Hills Community Park. On this 2-hour walk, you’ll be guided on a gentle, mindful stroll. Leave your stresses behind and connect with the healing powers of nature. Begin one of the longest days of the year with this meditative and relaxing practice!
Forest bathing is more than just hiking, it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at the forest differently than before. It combines concepts of meditation and mindfulness through a series of guided invitations to allow you to relax and enjoy the moment. The walk ends with wildcrafted tea and light snacks.
Park at the Pavilion. Camp stools will be provided, or you may bring your own chair. In case of rain, please bring an umbrella. Forest Bathing in the rain is absolutely lovely. However, the walk will be canceled if thunderstorms are predicted.
RSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x211 by Thursday, June 15.
Curious about Forest Bathing? Check out the 5-minute documentary below.
