Anthony Brown in Concert
2023-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will present I Go On Singing: Paul Robeson’s Life in Word and Song by Anthony Brown, baritone, on Sunday, March 5, 3 pm.
I Go On Singing tells Paul Robeson’s story in his own words, using many first-hand accounts from his autobiography, Here I Stand. The multi-media musical documentary traces his humble beginnings as a preacher’s son in Princeton, New Jersey, to his international celebrity as an advocate for peace and justice.
The performance will bring music and history alive with equal parts documentary and live concert experience. Musical numbers range from spirituals to Broadway, and include Robeson’s original arrangements of favorites like “Wade in the Water,” “Ol’ Man River,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “Water Boy,” and many others.
The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be received. Contact Dr. Ed Moore for details.
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Online Prayer Service
2023-03-07 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-03-14 08:00 - 08:20, 2023-03-21 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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ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 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.

Meditation Hour
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 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
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-22 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
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-22 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.

A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
2023-03-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice.
Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, our bodies, and the Earth itself.
Each Thursday during Lent (February 23–March 30), 5:30–7 pm, the Rev. Leeann Shaw Younger will lead us as we explore a particular theme and discuss ways to implement new ideas or strengthen our spiritual practice throughout the week.
We cannot change the past, but we can rediscover what we lost and build a fuller, richer sense of the Divine in our midst.
A light dinner will be served. The suggested donation is $25 for all six weeks.
RSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x211 by Sunday, February 19.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-23 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!

Make Connections with Board Games
2023-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The ELPC Connections Group invites you to Gretchen Chapman’s house to play board games on Saturday, March 11, 7–9 pm. You are welcome to bring a game or a snack to share!
Email connectelpc@gmail.com to RSVP to either or both events, or to ask questions.

Reparations: A Conversation with Bethel AME
2023-03-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join Bethel AME Church from the Hill District in the ELPC Social Hall following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 12, to hear about Bethel’s ongoing journey toward restitution for the theft of their land and wealth.
Following a presentation by Bethel and partner churches, we will discuss the theological and ethical call to reparations, drawing from the book Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair by Duke L. Kwon and Gregory Thompson.
A light lunch will be served, and the conversation will begin at 1 pm.
Click the button below to join via Zoom. Enter meeting ID 834 5725 3071 and passcode [REDACTED] if prompted.
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Spring Solstice Forest Bathing
2023-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at Dark Hollow Woods Park in Verona on Saturday, March 18, 12–2 pm, for a peaceful Forest Bathing walk as we enjoy the magic at the beginning of spring. We will meander in the woods and look for signs of awakening life. Slowing down will give us a chance to notice the little changes popping up to signal the coming of warmer weather.
We are limited to 10 participants. Please RSVP to Sandi Miller at samellaannmiller@gmail.com by Sunday, March 12.
Dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella if rain is expected. The trail may be muddy in places. Parking is limited, so please carpool.

Acolyte Training
2023-03-19 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
4th through 12th grade students are needed to help lead worship by serving as Acolytes.
March 19th we will have a training for new acolytes and acolytes who want a refresher immediately following worship in the Sanctuary.
Sign up to acolyte or RSVP for the training by contacting Sara Hackett

Taking Action on Soot Pollution Standards
2023-03-19 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Garth Overlook Room, 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently proposing to tighten regulations on soot—a mix of metals, organic chemicals, and acidic substances in particles that are so small, they can be inhaled deeply into our lungs and enter our bloodstreams. Emitted by power plants and the tailpipes of cars and trucks, soot’s health burden falls most heavily on communities of color and the poor. Children; the elderly; and people with asthma, other respiratory, and heart conditions are particularly vulnerable.
Enacting the strongest limit could save 19,000 lives a year! We need to tell the EPA to develop the strongest possible soot standard to ensure clean air. Interfaith Power and Light, a faith-based environmental group, has a letter on soot that you can send to the EPA at tiny.cc/epa-letter.
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to act to protect our climate and our health, and advance environmental justice. Join us in the Garth Overlook Room following worship on Sunday, March 19, to learn more and sign a petition. Assistance also will be available to help you submit a comment through the EPA website. Comments to the EPA are due by Tuesday, March 28.

March LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2023-03-19 12:30 - 15:00 (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 LGBTQ 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.

Enneagram Study Group
2023-03-20 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Online, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The Enneagram is an ancient tool with modern appeal. Its accuracy can be disarming and its applied wisdom transformative. Whether you are new to the Enneagram or have been dabbling in it for years, you are invited to participate in our Enneagram Study Group, where you will glean a deeper appreciation of how we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” and how that plays out in loving our neighbors.
The Enneagram doesn’t put you in a box; it reveals the box that you are already in—and offers a path out!
Participants will need a copy of The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher L. Heuertz.
Join us on the third Monday of each month, 12:15–1:30 pm (September–November and January–March). Click the button below to join us on Zoom. Enter meeting ID 966 6904 5127 and passcode 9types when prompted.
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About Our Facilitator
Licensed as a professional counselor, trained as a spiritual director and certified as an Enneagram practitioner, Lynn Holden is a lifelong learner who is committed to personal and spiritual growth. She creates a safe space for others to slow down and get curious about the life they are living. You can learn more about her from her website LynnHolden.com.

2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
2023-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) will hold its annual Cabaret at ELPC on:

Friday, March 24 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 26 | 2 pm

This year’s show is Flying Free with RCC, a fun combination of solos, ensembles, and full chorus with bird-themed music! Ticketing and more information is available at RCCpittsburgh.com.

RCC is Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQIA+ and ally choral organization, and rehearses and performs at ELPC.
