DG2! Advocating for Immigration Reform
Doing Good Together (DG2!) Youth in grades 4–12 together with youth from Rodef Shalom and FURIA (Fuerza Unida en Resistencia de Inmigrantes en Acción), a grassroots organization formed by immigrant women to fight for immigrants’ rights in Pittsburgh, will film a short video about the need for immigration reform and naming Pittsburgh a sanctuary city. […]
Hope Academy’s Un-Halloween Party
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 […]
Sound & Spirituality
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Christian life—like that of virtually every other faith—is saturated with sound. Bells call us to worship, we sing our praises to God, and we are moved by beautiful anthems with accompaniment by organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation; utter aloud prayers and liturgy; and listen to sermons, teachers, and the scripture […]
Taizé Prayer Service: All Saints’ Procession
ELPC - Chapel 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a special Taizé service on All Saints’ Day as we remember all of the people in our lives who are no longer with us. Our All Saints’ Procession will begin and end in the Chapel, but will include moving through the Narthex and Sanctuary before gathering in the Trinity Chapel to sing […]
First Friday @ Soul Food
Carmi Restaurant 917 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIt’s time for a delicious soul food dinner out at Carmi Soul Food restaurant. Bring your appetite and money to pay your own tab. See menu at http://www.carmirestaurant.com/home.html. This is a TRAIL young adult event.
November LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies. We will seek to meet in an appropriate space that construction will allow - stay tuned where. Contact Wil to attend.
Exploring ELPC’s Architecture
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin our tour guide following Sanctuary worship for a closer look at the history, Gothic architecture, stained glass, and symbolism of our church’s majestic Sanctuary and intimate Chapel. Please gather at the front of the Sanctuary following worship. Allow 45 minutes for the walking tour and wear comfortable shoes! “Of all the cathedrals and churches […]
Cathedral Concerts: Essence of Joy
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe 2017–18 season of our Cathedral Concerts series kicks off with the Essence of Joy choir from the Pennsylvania State University. The ELPC Chancel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Edward Alan Moore, will join Essence of Joy for a set of spirituals during the concert. The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be accepted. […]
YAM Day Retreat
Who Are You? Come explore your identity from different perspectives in a safe, yet challenging environment. Participants will stretch themselves to look at themselves, scripture and community through different eyes. $10 is the price to attend and includes two meals (scholarships available). This is a young adult event. Contact Wil in advance to attend.
Cathedral Concerts: Eastman at East Liberty
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC Members Receive Complimentary Tickets to this concert. Please click here to contact Dr. Ed Moore for tickets. Three rising star organists from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, will perform at ELPC. The concert is co-sponsored with the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh. A live stream will be available on Facebook. […]
The Great Exchange: Traditions
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks 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 traditions. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!
Sean Jones and Friends Field Trip
Carnegie Music Hall 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy families are invited to a concert featuring Classical Sean Jones and Friends. Tickets have been generously donated to us by our partner, Chamber Music Pittsburgh. This performance is recommended for students whose attention span and behavior is equivalent to an 8 year old. Please read about the performance, so that you know what to expect; […]