80s Skating Night
2019-09-14 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Youth in grades 6 -12 are invited to a fun fall kick-off event: an 80s-themed skating night!
Please meet at ELPC at 7pm. We will drive to Neville Roller Dome near Coraopolis in the church van and return home at 10:30pm. Bring $10 to cover skating and skate rental. RSVP to Sara Hackett.
Bring a Permission Slip

Just Engagement
2019-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-30 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

Tai Chi @ ELPC
2019-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-15 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.

"Just Engagement" Retreat
2019-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Whether or not you are a part of our Just Engagement study on Monday nights, this retreat is for all young adults, so let’s retreat!
We are setting this day aside to get to know each other and to reflect together on how our Christian faith calls us to work towards change. We will look at our faith/spiritual tradition and explore how it may root us in order to go into the world and care for justice.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Kelli Booher at KelliB@coh.net.

Church Picnic
2019-09-22 12:15 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Bring your friends and neighbors to our annual Church Picnic following Sanctuary worship! Food will be served in the Social Hall, and seating will be available in the Social Hall and Courtyard. Activities will be available for persons of all ages once everyone has been served.
ELPC will provide fried chicken, hot dogs, macaroni and potato salads, beverages, and dessert. Please bring a side or salad.
Join us as we spend time together as a faith family, enjoying good food and good company.

Environmental Book Club
2019-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | ELPC – Trustees Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-3911, United States
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to begin reading a book of your choice about nature or climate change. A list of suggested books is available.
We will meet in the Trustees’ Meeting Room to discuss highlights and relevant actions.
For details, email Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.

Hope Academy & Black Violin
2019-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Hope Academy violin, viola, and cello students will perform with Black Violin at the Byham Theater.

Writing a Racial Autobiography
2019-09-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2019-10-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2019-10-12 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.

Cathedral Concerts | Deanna Witkowski Trio
2019-09-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ninth season of ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series kicks off with an exciting afternoon of jazz featuring the Deanna Witkowski Trio in the Sanctuary. Known for her thrilling performances that combine virtuosity and heart, Witkowski returns to Pittsburgh after her recent performances at Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Witkowski’s surprising sound is accessible yet unmistakably her own.
The New York City-based trio—comprised of pianist-composer-vocalist Deanna Witkowski, bassist Daniel Foose, and drummer Scott Latzky—will perform a mix of Brazilian, jazz, classical, and sacred music.
The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be received. Click here to explore this season’s full slate of concerts.
*The Deanna Witkowski Trio also will provide special music during our Sanctuary worship service on Sunday, September 29, 11 am.

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

First Fall Friday @ Arsenal Cider House
2019-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Arsenal Cider House, 300 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
We will gather at this local cider house for some fall cider and great conversation. Bring money to try some of the house beverages, as well as an engaging question for the group to discuss! Seating is outdoors. Learn more about the venue at arsenalciderhouse.com.

Long Life, Loose Fit Presentation
2019-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC members Jan Irvin and Stefani Danes will join architects Rob Pfaffmann and Greg George of Pfaffmann + Associates for a presentation, titled Long Life, Loose Fit,
which will explore ELPC’s recent renovation.
The free presentation is being sponsored by the East Liberty Valley Historical Society.

Blessing of the Animals
2019-10-05 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for our special Blessing of the Animals service, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu and the Rev. Tony Richardson-Eckes. Please bring your pets (on leashes!) to the steps on Penn Ave (Narthex if raining). A part of the service will be devoted to our pets who are no longer with us, but remain in our hearts and at our sides. You are encouraged to bring a collar or toy to be blessed.
We look forward to welcoming you and your companions! Water will be provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.
