East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Online Prayer Service
2024-10-22 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-10-29 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-11-12 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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Meditation Hour
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-12 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
2024-10-23 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-30 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-13 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Kids in 1st-6th grade gather for Bible study, crafts, games in the gym, and dinner together.
Registration is required and can be completed online.

Cathedral Yoga
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-13 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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Taizé Prayer Service
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 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.

Youth Group
2024-10-24 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-14 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday Nights is Youth Group for 7th-12th grade students. Together with Sixth Presbyterian church we share dinner, pray, play, and explore faith with the flexibility to do service projects, ‘field trips’, and whatever else we dream up! Register Online.
Teens in grade 7th-12th also meet for Breakfast on the first Sunday of the month from 9:45-10:45am and after church one Sunday a month for lunch and programing – see the full schedule here.

Hope Academy Celebration & Reception
2024-10-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, October 27, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hope Academy and the long-time leadership and accomplishments of Linda Addlespurger.
Come to the Fellowship and Garth Overlook Rooms to celebrate and enjoy light refreshments.

Tween Pumpkin Carving
2024-10-27 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Youth in grades 4–12 are eating lunch and carving pumpkins from 12:30–2 pm. Friends are welcome! RSVP to Sara Hackett.

Amen to Action
2024-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
On Saturday, November 2, 8 am–12 pm, join with other volunteers from ELPC and more than 250 other neighbors from across 10 local congregations and nonprofits to pack 100,000 meals for Pittsburghers at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (616 N. Highland Ave.). Register at tiny.cc/amen-to-action.
Questions? Contact anyone on Neighbors Committee or email Bob Forloines.
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A Day with Cole Arthur Riley
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Alliance for Honor and Repair to spend a day with Cole Arthur Riley on Saturday, November 2, 9 am–2 pm.
Cole is the creator of Black Liturgies and author of This Here Flesh. She is a native of Pittsburgh and will be offering her wisdom and sharing from her liturgies.
Cole will be speaking on Dignity, Justice, Lament, and Solidarity.
What is our story and where does it begin?
How can you practice justice and reconciliation in the mundane and in the systemic?
What does it mean to exist in solidarity with another?
The cost is $20. The event will be held at Sixth Presbyterian Church.
Registration Online

Family Event
2024-11-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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. Check back in August for event details.

JourneyDance Class
2024-11-15 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.

Jam with the YAMs!
2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Garth Overlook Room, 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Are you 18–40? Do you love bagels? Join us for Jam with the YAMs (Young Adult Ministry). We gather on the third Sunday of each month in the Harambe Room for bagels, coffee, and fellowship. Hope to see you there!
Contact Sara Hackett with any questions.
