East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Book Signing and Reading by Jeanne Marie Laskas
2019-11-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Garth Overlook Room, 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Pennsylvania native and author Jeanne Marie Laskas will have a book reading and signing after Sanctuary worship in the Garth Overlook Room. Her recent books include an exposé on football injuries (Concussion), the range of blue collar jobs in the U.S. (Hidden America), and the letters received by President Obama from ordinary citizens (To Obama: With Love, Joy, Anger, and Hope). Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Esquire, and other places.
Pastor Randy also will interview Jeanne Marie at a combined Seekers and Contemporaries class during the Church School Hour, 9:45 am–10:45 am, in the McKelvy Room.
Please join us!

Wholistic Wellness Ministry Meet & Greet
2019-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – McKelvy Room (114), 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us in the McKelvy Room following Sanctuary worship to learn more about ELPC’s Wholistic Wellness Ministry (WWM) and our mission!
We will have refreshments and a short survey to better understand the health needs of our church community. We hope to see you there!

Cathedral Concerts | Sweet Jazz
2019-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-3911, United States
The ninth season of ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series continues with Pittsburgh saxophone legend Mike Tomaro and his combo performing jazz favorites. Joining Mike will be Max Leake on piano, Paul Thompson on bass, and Tom Wendt on drums. The concert will feature a “Sweet Jazz” theme, and the audience is encouraged to bring treats to share!
Tomaro—an accomplished composer, arranger, and educator—currently serves as director of the Jazz Studies program at the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University.
The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be received. Click here to explore this season’s full slate of concerts.

About Cathedral Concerts at ELPC
ELPC is pleased to announce a series of seven diverse concerts are slated for its 2019–2020 Cathedral Concerts season. Now in its ninth year, the series celebrates an eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental performances in the grandeur of ELPC, which was designed by renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram. Concerts are free, unless otherwise noted. A freewill offering is accepted.
Click here to learn more about supporting Cathedral Concerts by joining Friends of Music. For more information about Cathedral Concerts and the music ministry at ELPC, contact:

Dr. Edward Alan Moore, Organist and Music Director
EdM@coh.net
412.441.3800 x124

Tai Chi @ ELPC
2019-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC will offer Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays, September 17–December 10, 10–11 am. Experience flowing movements and a relaxing workout.
The cost is $30 for all 10 weeks, or $3 per session. Please pre-register with Kate Carlson at KateC@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x116.

Cathedral Concerts | Requiem
2019-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Chancel Choir will present Gabriel Fauré’s serene and uplifting Requiem, accompanied by strings, horns, harp, and organ in the Sanctuary. The seven parts of Requiem include some of the most beautiful melodies Fauré ever composed, including the sublime Pie Jesu for soprano solo.
The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be received. Download the concert’s program.
Click here to explore this season’s full slate of concerts.

About Cathedral Concerts at ELPC
ELPC is pleased to announce a series of seven diverse concerts are slated for its 2019–2020 Cathedral Concerts season. Now in its ninth year, the series celebrates an eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental performances in the grandeur of ELPC, which was designed by renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram. Concerts are free, unless otherwise noted. A freewill offering is accepted.
Click here to learn more about supporting Cathedral Concerts by joining Friends of Music. For more information about Cathedral Concerts and the music ministry at ELPC, contact:

Dr. Edward Alan Moore, Organist and Music Director
EdM@coh.net
412.441.3800 x124

Science & Theology
2019-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
In anticipation of the production of The de Chardin Project, we will watch Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: The Wings of Spirit and spend time reviewing the fascinating life and theology of this 20th century visionary.
All are welcome to join us. Lunch will be provided.

Family Music Class
2019-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Harambe Room 109, 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Connect, Laugh, Play, Breathe, Smile
Families with children who are in grade 3 or younger are welcome to join us for a family music class. Taught by Christa Beck, a Kindermusik educator, children and their parents/caregivers will laugh, sing, play, and connect with each other and our community. A potluck dinner will follow at 5 pm.
Please RSVP to Gloria Knopp at GloriaK@coh.net.

Hope Academy's 2019 UN-Halloween Party
2019-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
NO tricks and NO treats, but lots of fun dressing up for classes and private lessons on Halloween.
This is a dress-up day so use your imagination and come in your favorite costume. Keep it G-rated for all of the little ones (nothing scary, bloody, violent, suggestive or adult-themed); and make sure you can move easily and safely (no boots, flip flops, bare feet, or masks that obstruct vision).

Hope Academy Private Lessons and Ensembles CANCELLED for Halloween
2019-10-31 | PA
All lessons and group classes are cancelled on THU Oct 31 so that students, families and teaching artists can have fun trick or treating.

Taizé Prayer Service
2019-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us at a special Taizé service for a contemplative procession through the Sanctuary and Trinity Chapel (crypt) as we remember those who have gone before us. Don’t miss this touching prayer experience of our unity and eternity in God.

ELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday at 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. Childcare is usually available, but please call to confirm. For more information, view our Taizé page.

Taizé Prayer Service Live Stream
If you’re unable to attend our weekly Taizé prayer service, but are interested in participating in this peaceful, meditative experience, please listen to our live stream below.

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Just Engagement
2019-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Are you frustrated by the issues in the world, but don’t know how to call yourself to action?
Join us on Mondays in September (9, 16, 23, 30), 6–8 pm, as we study Just Faith Ministries’ Just Engagement: The Power to Change. This 8-week study includes grounding in scripture; reflection on past and present social movements; wisdom from community advocates; tools for successful advocacy; and resources to support you as you discern how your gifts, skills, and passions are best utilized to create social change.
Two books are required (financial assistance is available): Faith Rooted Organizing by Alexia Salvatierra & Peter Heltzel; and Live Justly by Eugene Cho.
Please register with Kelli Booher at KelliB@coh.net. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by the Justice Committee

Earth Care Challenge Celebration
2019-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the Justice Committee’s Environmental Team for a summary and celebration of our Earth Care Challenge.
Everyone who pledged is encouraged to come and share what you accomplished (small or large) and your experience. A basket of sustainable household articles will be raffled off. All are welcome, even if you have not yet made a pledge to reduce your energy or meat consumption, or plastic usage. It’s not too late to join the effort to avoid climate crisis.
Lunch will be served.

Tween Night | Pumpkin Carving
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Youth in grades 4–6 are getting together for pizza, pumpkin carving, and face painting. Friends are always welcome at this monthly time of fellowship and fun!

Racial Wealth Gap Simulation
2019-10-20 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The next event in our Facing Systemic Racism series will be a Racial Wealth Gap Simulation—an interactive event presented by our mission partner, Open Hand Ministries.
Please join us as we learn more about the connection between poverty, wealth, racial equity, and federal policy. Who has opportunity gains? Who has lost opportunities? Using federal policies that created and perpetuated systemic inequity, this simulation shows the impact of policies on education, income, hunger, and property ownership.
A light lunch will be served.
Childcare is available by reservation. Call Pastor Patrice at 412.441.3800 x140.

Fall Foliage Train Trip
2019-10-19 09:45 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Oil Creek State Park
We will enjoy fellowship with the Happy Wanderers group and enjoy a relaxing three-hour round-trip through beautiful Oil Creek State Park to view nature’s colorful display! We will leave ELPC at 9:45 am, travel to Titusville, eat lunch at a nearby restaurant, enjoy train ride at 3 pm, and then travel back to ELPC.
YAM tickets are $20, Happy Wanderer tickets are $18. Bring money for lunch and train snacks.
We need to buy tickets soon, so please RSVP to Kelli Booher at KelliB@coh.net or 412.441.3800 x114 by Friday, October 4!

Forum on Sudan and South Sudan
2019-10-13 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Music Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Peace Committee, the International Partnership of the Pittsburgh Presbytery, and Crossroads Presbyterian Church invites you to the 7th Annual Forum on Sudan and South Sudan, 1:30 pm. The even will honor Congressman Mike Doyle, Esther Sprague, and the Enough Project.
A light lunch will be provided.

LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2019-10-13 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | PA
All are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies.
Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441-3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more and to attend.
God created you. God loves you.
Be yourself.

Writing a Racial Autobiography
2019-10-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2019-10-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Our fall 2019 Facing Systemic Racism series will focus on writing a racial autobiography. We invite you to join us for a three-week, introspective writing workshop, where we will reflect upon, share, and develop our individual experiences with race and create our own racial autobiography. Writing materials are provided. It is optional to bring photos. Attend one or all three sessions—each one stands alone.
The sessions will be held on Saturdays, September 28, October 5, and October 12, 5:30–7:30 pm. The intergenerational workshop is open to all who are high school age or older.
Potluck dinner (bring a dish to share) at 5:30 pm. Reserve childcare by calling 412.441.3800 x140.

Silent Retreat
2019-10-11 18:00 - 2019-10-13 12:00 (America/Halifax) | The Ark and the Dove, 10745 Babcock Blvd, Gibsonia, PA, 15044, United States
Come away and rest in God! Deepen your intimacy with God!
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to a weekend Silent Retreat, Friday, October 11, 6 pm, until Sunday, October 13, 12 pm, at The Ark and the Dove Retreat Center on Babcock Blvd. in the North Hills (formerly Providence Villa and Cardinal Wright Center).
We will gather for conversation and dinner on Friday, followed by Compline when we will enter silence. Silence will be broken during worship on Sunday morning, followed by conversation over brunch before we depart. Included with the retreat is the opportunity to meet with the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan as spiritual director.
If you have never made a silent retreat before, this is an excellent place to begin—just enough silence without being overwhelming.
The cost is $120, which includes accommodations for two nights, dinner Friday evening, three meals on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday, as well as the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director. Scholarship assistance is available. Click here for a registration form or pick one up at ELPC.
Please contact the Rev. Callahan at 412.441.3800 x141 for more information or to discuss whether this opportunity might be just what you are needing!

Terrell Thomas to Guest Speak
2019-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are invited to hear Terrell Thomas speak on Monday, October 7, 6:30 pm. He will be on hand as a guest speaker for the Young Adult Ministry’s Just Engagement study series.
Terrell currently serves as senior field organizer for the ACLU of Pennsylvania’s Smart Justice Campaign in Allegheny County, and has an extensive background in organizing, advocating and creating social change. He will share his experiences working in advocacy and organizing, as well as his work in reducing Pennsylvania’s jail and prison population while combating racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

CANCELED: Knitting Group | Evenings
2019-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Makers Space (Room 209), 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are welcome to join our evening Knitting Group on Mondays, 6–7:30 pm. No experience is necessary.
For more information, please contact Tony Richardson-Eckes.

Confirmation Class Informational Meeting
2019-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Youth in grades 8–9 (and older), who are interested in deepening their faith, asking questions, and exploring adult membership at ELPC, are invited to attend an informational meeting (with a light lunch!) to learn about our 2019–2020 Confirmation Class in the Second Floor Parlor. Parents/guardians are welcome.
Please RSVP to Pastor Heather so that we have enough food for everyone.

Training for Youth Worship Leaders
2019-10-06 09:45 - 10:10 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Any youth in grades 4–12 who is interested in serving as an acolyte, crucifer, or usher during our Sanctuary worship service may attend a training session in the Sanctuary.
