First Friday @ the Garth
2018-07-06 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Courtyard, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Let’s enjoy an evening in the ELPC Garth (courtyard) as we share fellowship and watch a movie outside together around the firepit. Smores included. Bring movie options to choose from. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Social Hall Garage "Sale"
2018-07-07 09:00 - 18:00, 2018-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 | PA
Thanks to the renovation, we have replaced or rediscovered many pieces of furniture which we no longer need or can use. But just in case someone might be able to use them, we are going to be having a Social Hall Garage “Sale” on Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9. These pieces will be brought to the Social Hall stage area for you to look and adopt. Everything is free to a good home, although there will be a place for you to leave a donation if you so desire. It will be your responsibility to take the pieces you choose and transport them immediately.
For questions or more info, please call Paul Martin at 412.441.3800 x131.

July LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2018-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 to learn more and to attend.

Junior High Mission Trip
2018-07-08 - 2018-07-13 | Camp Crestfield & Conference Center, 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States
Youth who have finished 6th, 7th and 8th grade will be spending the week at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center for Mission Possible. We will live, eat, worship and play at camp and serve around the Slippery Rock and New Castle communities during the day.
2018 Junior High Mission Trip Permission Form
Scholarship Assistance Form
Mission Trip Dates and Requirements

Summer Film Series: Fenceline
2018-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to our annual Summer Film Festival on Sundays in July! This year’s documentaries and movies are a continuation of our on-going systemic racism series. Join us in the Social Hall following worship to view the movies, discuss the themes, and enjoy lunch together.
This week’s feature, Fenceline: A Company Town Divided, documents African-American residents in Norco, Louisiana, who believe that increasing pollution is negatively impacting their health, demand to be relocated from under the shadow of a Shell oil refinery. Thaddeus Popovich, co-founder of Allegheny County Clean Air Now will lead our discussion.
1 hour | Hosted by the Justice Committee

Check. Change. Control.
2018-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ELPC – Good Samaritan Room, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Membership and Outreach Committee is offering the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Healthy Blood Pressure for All program. This community-based, health-education program empowers participants to take control of their cardiovascular health by combining the AHA’s Check. Change. Control.® tracker and 412 Food Rescue’s Cooking Matters classes.
Check. Change. Control. is an evidence-based, self-monitoring program focused on lowering blood pressure. Our group will meet twice-a-month for four months (on the second and fourth Wednesdays until July 25).
For more information or to sign up, contact Carla Coles at 412.661.1363.
Click here for more information on the Cooking Matters classes.

Summer Film Series: White Man's Burden
2018-07-15 11:00 - 12:30 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to our annual Summer Film Festival on Sundays in July! This year’s documentaries and movies are a continuation of our on-going systemic racism series. Join us in the Social Hall following worship to view the movies, discuss the themes, and enjoy lunch together.
Please note, we request that no children are present during this week’s film due to profanity.
This week’s feature, White Man’s Burden, takes place in an alternate universe where successful African-Americans live in gated communities and impoverished Caucasians populate crime-ridden, inner-city ghettos. When African-American mogul Thaddeus Thomas (Harry Belafonte) wrongly accuses Caucasian Louis Pinnock (John Travolta) of being a Peeping Tom, Pinnock loses his job and watches as his family falls apart. In a desperate attempt to repair his life, Pinnock takes Thomas hostage and demands reinstatement at the factory where he The psychological effects of poverty are far-reaching, and statistically, women are more likely to feel the impact. Dominique, Veniecia, and Lou Ann lead vastly different lives, yet their stories intersect and parallel in surprising ways. We Wear the Masks, which was filmed in Pittsburgh, digs deeply into the psychology of poverty to shine a spotlight on an often underestimated segment of society. Tammy Thompson, the film’s producer and executive director of Circles of Greater Pittsburgh, will lead our discussion afterwards.
1.5 hours | Hosted by the Peace Committee

Summer Film Series: We Wear the Mask
2018-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to our annual Summer Film Festival on Sundays in July! This year’s documentaries and movies are a continuation of our on-going systemic racism series. Join us in the Social Hall following worship to view the movies, discuss the themes, and enjoy lunch together.
This week’s feature, We Wear the Mask: The Hidden Face of Women in Poverty, explores how the psychological effects of poverty are far-reaching, and why women are more likely to feel the impact. Dominique, Veniecia, and Lou Ann lead vastly different lives, yet their stories intersect and parallel in surprising ways. We Wear the Masks, which was filmed in Pittsburgh, digs deeply into the psychology of poverty to shine a spotlight on an often underestimated segment of society. Tammy Thompson, the film’s producer and executive director of Circles of Greater Pittsburgh, will lead our discussion afterwards.
1 hour | Hosted by the Neighbors Committee

Hip Hop Orchestra Summer Music Camp
2018-07-23 09:00 - 2018-07-28 15:00 | PA
Learn to play an instrument, make beats, sing, rap, write music and then put it all together into a performance. This camp is for aspiring young musicians, from 9 to 17 years old, of all ability levels (even if you’ve never played an instrument or performed with a group before).
The camp runs from Monday–Saturday, July 23–28 | 9 am–3 pm, with a final performance on Saturday, July 28 at 2:30 pm.
Instruments: voice, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, guitar, bass, marimba, percussion and more. Details and online registration at www.gosound.org. Generous scholarships are available for black youth and/or those from low-income families.
Please register by Saturday, July 14 (we will get back to you with more information).
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Hip Hop Orchestra Performing at the August Wilson Center

Hip Hop Orchestra at the Lighthouse Recording Studio

Hip Hop Orchestra visits local schools to let students try instruments

Black Pride Pittsburgh
2018-07-28 13:00 - 17:00 | ELPC – Courtyard, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
We are pleased to welcome Black Pride Pittsburgh to ELPC as they hold their Family Game Day!
All ELPC friends and members are welcome and needed to fully demonstrate that ELPC is a place for all of God’s people!
To learn more or to get involved in ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry, contact Wil Forrest at Wil@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x114.

GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU.
BE YOURSELF.

Hip Hop Orchestra Summer Camp Performance 2018
2018-07-28 14:30 - 15:30 | PA
Hip Hop Orchestra Summer Camp, at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, is a week-long immersive music experience for young people, ages 9 to 17, who want to write music, make beats, learn how to play an instrument (or play it better), while other students sing, rap and dance.
The students and their teaching artists will present their final performance on Saturday, July 28. Doors open at 2:00 pm for the 2:30 pm performance.
Please enter on the Whitfield side of the building, across the street from the Ace Hotel and the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library. The performance will take place in the Social Hall in the basement of the church building.
Presented by Guardians Of Sound.

Summer Film Series: The Canary Effect
2018-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to our annual Summer Film Festival on Sundays in July! This year’s documentaries and movies are a continuation of our on-going systemic racism series. Join us in the Social Hall following worship to view the movies, discuss the themes, and enjoy lunch together.
This week’s feature, The Canary Effect, is a 2006 documentary that looks into the effects that the U.S. and its policies have on the Indigenous peoples (Native Americans). Delving deeply into the historic realities of the American Indian, this film details the genocidal practices of our government and its effects on present-day Indian country. Featuring interviews with the leading scholars and experts on Indian issues, the film brings together the past and present in a way never before captured so eloquently and boldly on film.
1 hour | Hosted by the Mission Board

First Friday @ Arsenal with Sanctuary
2018-08-03 19:00 - 22:00 | PA
Let’s meet at one of the most fun places in all of Pittsburgh and make some new friends. Arsenal Bowl has often been voted the best bowling in the ‘Burg – see https://www.arsenalbowl.com/. We will gather there with folks from a recent church plant called Sanctuary Faith Community to share fun and conversation – see https://www.sanctuarypgh.org/. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

High School Mission Trip to Hampden, WV
2018-08-04 - 2018-08-10 | PA
Join current 8th-12th grade students as we serve with West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps whose mission is to offer the opportunity for discipleship by partnering with those in need whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters or by the disaster of poverty. We will serve in Hampden, West Virginia, located on the steeps of Horsepen Mountain is a very remote location. It is situated just yards from the entrance to a working coal mine. Volunteers serving here have the opportunity to take a step into West Virginia culture.
There are a number of required activities for the mission trip team members in the spring and early summer designed to build relationships between team members, strengthen our service, and deepen our experience. Details of those requirements can be found on the Mission Trip Timeline.
For more information or if you are interested in being part of the team please speak to Sara Hackett.

Canceled: Mindfulness Meditation
2018-08-09 19:00 - 20:00 | ELPC – Prayer Room (Room 135), 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
We will not meet on Thursday, August 9. Our regular schedule will resume next Thursday, August 16.

Join us and Susan Spangler as we learn more about Mindfulness Meditation and engage in this ancient prayer form together. We begin with Qi Gong and move into meditation instruction, guided meditations, and practices for supporting mindfulness in everyday life.
Mindfulness is the moment-to-moment awareness of our experience with an accepting, non-judgmental, kind attention. In this ongoing practice, we’ll explore and deepen our experience of mindfulness. Our weekly time together will include meditation instruction, guided meditations, and practices for supporting mindfulness in everyday life.
Both those who are new to meditation and those with meditation experience are heartily welcome.

YAM Mystery Outdoor Adventure
2018-08-12 11:30 - 14:00 | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
We will choose between three different mystery options of how we will spend our afternoon together. All you need to know is to come dressed to be outside and to bring your sense of adventure. Bring money for lunch or who knows what.

YAM Mystery Event
2018-08-12 11:30 - 15:00 | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
We will choose between three different mystery options of how we will spend our afternoon together. All you need to know is to come dressed to be outside and to bring your sense of adventure. Bring money for lunch or who knows what. This is a young adult event.

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency
2018-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to bringing solar energy to homeowners. Join ELPC’s Justice Committee in the Social Hall to learn more about this exciting new initiative following worship on Sunday, August 19.
SUN will give a presentation on how homeowners can simplify and lower the cost of going solar through bulk purchasing solar panels.
We also will welcome Conservation Consultants, Inc., a non-profit organization that works in the area of energy efficiency and home retrofits. Learn tips, strategies, and the best ways to improve your home.
Refreshments will be served. Contact Lucy de Barbaro at lucyna.debarbaro@gmail.com for more info.

August LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2018-08-19 11:30 - 13:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Summer Celebration of Service and Volunteers
2018-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | ELPC – Courtyard, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
All who have served this year (that’s you) are invited to take a break from serving and celebrate our year of service together. Hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with about 6-8 folks (no serving utensil necessary and please label your container with your last name if you want it back). No need to RSVP, just come.

Suzuki Strings Program Info Session
2018-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | PA
Children love music and movement; it’s natural – almost instinctual – for them to sing, clap, make rhythms, and move. But how early should they get started in more formal classes and lessons? What instrument should they play? How do you know if they are ready?
To help answer these questions, Hope Academy Suzuki Strings teachers, Kathleen Andrews and Jennifer Jennifer O’Konski (violin) and Beth Goldstein McKee (cello) will give a short presentation about the Suzuki method and answer your questions.
Please RSVP by filling out this online form.

Hope Academy Onsite Registration & Info Sessions 2018-2019
2018-08-25 09:00 - 14:00 | PA
Register and pay for fall 2018 classes and private lessons, in person, from 9 am to 2 pm. Please note: many classes will be filled before this date. Call Karly Threets at 412-441-3800 x117 to make sure the class you are interested in still has space before coming in to register and pay in person.
Other events during open registration:

Suzuki Strings Info Session for 4 to 7 year olds with Parent/Guardian @ 9 am. More Information or RSVP
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Baby and Toddler Class Info Session @ 10 am. More Information or RSVP
Dance Wear Clothing and Shoes Donate, Recycle and Swap – 10 am to 12 noon – More information
Balafon West African Dance Trial Class – 11 am to 12 noon. More information or RSVP

Saturday Dance and Theater Program course descriptions can be found online, here.
Music Program course and private lesson descriptions can be found online here.

The deadline for scholarship applications was August 1 and all scholarships for the year will be awarded by September 1; however, there are scholarships available for Suzuki Pre-Twinkle, but interested families must attend the info session.

Dancewear Recycle, Donate & Swap 2018-2019
2018-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Recycle, Donate and Swap Gently Used Dancewear and Shoes at Hope Academy
We will have gently used dance clothing and shoes available in a range of sizes. If you are registering for Hope Academy’s Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dance classes, tap or West African dance, you are invited to come, with your child, to try on ballet and tap shoes and find appropriate leotards and tights.
We will be accepting cash donations (pay what you can) that will be used to purchase additional shoes and clothing. Additionally, if you have any dance wear that your child has outgrown, please drop it off at the Highland entrance of East Liberty Presbyterian Church (in a bag labeled “Hope Academy”) so that another student can put it to good use.
Then stay for a free West African dance class at 11:00 am to try it out for the fall term!

Suzuki Baby & Toddler Class Info Session
2018-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Hope Academy’s Suzuki program gives students the opportunity to build a solid foundation for their music training through the Suzuki principles of an early beginning, listening, loving encouragement, parental support, constant repetition, and learning with other children.
The first step in the Suzuki program is our new Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) Music Class for Babies and Toddlers – ages 0 to 3 years old. This yearlong course uses a repertoire of nursery rhymes, circle songs and activities that stimulates movement, singing and percussion playing. Parents/guardians learn how to become keen observers of their children, which contributes to building strong emotional bonds. The child builds confidence and a strong foundation for all learning experiences; while the parent learns how to create a nurturing and supportive environment to encourage joyful learning through music.
Meet the teaching artist, Jennifer O’Konski, to learn more about this unique approach and class. RSVP here.

Balafon West African Dance - Free Trial Class!
2018-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Kadiatou Conte-Forte (Mama K), the Artistic Director of and founder of Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, will teach this free trail class for young people aged 10-15.
Dance is integral to the culture of West Africa. Over time, the traditional dances evolved, incorporating new moves, rhythms and ideas, and influencing many popular American dance forms, such as hip-hop, salsa and jazz dance. While you’re moving in this class, you’ll also learn the meanings of the dances – and discover connections to West African culture.
You don’t need to have previous dance training but you do need to take off your shoes and socks, feel the rhythm and celebrate using your body to have a joyous experience. All levels of students are welcome to participate. Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
RSVP for the Balafon West African Dance Trial Class here
The regular class will take place on Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm starting September 22.

The Great Exchange: The Great Outdoors
2018-08-26 11:30 - 13:30 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Folks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we together across the generations will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of nature. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!

First Friday @ Unity
2018-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
It is time to have your voice be heard! This coffeehouse evening will include fellowship, treats and lots of Fair Trade PLUS Café Justo coffee. Participants are asked to bring a poem, song, reading, Scripture, a story or anything creative to share with the group focused on the theme of #MeToo, as well as to bring a dessert to share. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Sanctuary Worship: Visitor's Sunday
2018-09-16 11:00 - 12:15 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us and invite your family, friends, and neighbors for worship as we celebrate Visitor’s Sunday. Following worship, everyone is welcome to attend our Church Life Sampler in the Social Hall.

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.
SEE DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP services HERE.
