East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Meditation Hour
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-30 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
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-24 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 (Meeting ID:893 0942 2894; 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
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-24 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 at Squirrel Hill Night Market
2024-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
7th-12th graders can join us from 6-8pm on the steps of Sixth Presbyterian Church to hand out lemonade and kind words as part of the neighborhood’s Squirrel Hill Market Night. This will be an evening of both fun fellowship and neighborly goodwill! RSVP to Sara Hackett or complete the permission slip online. Youth can meet us at Sixth Pres or catch a ride in the van from ELPC at 5:30pm

ELPC Celebrates People's Pride PGH 2024
2024-06-30 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg, PA, United States
ELPC is a proud co-founder and participant in LAMP – LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh. We are excited to again celebrate Pride in Pittsburgh this summer as we seek to reflect God’s love for all to local LGBTQIA+ people and allies. While there are many Pride events sponsored by different groups and in different neighborhoods, the two Pride events LAMP will be participating in this year are: Pittsburgh Pride March & Festival on Saturday, June 1, in Downtown & Allegheny Commons Park West, and People’s Pride PGH March & Festival on Sunday, June 30, in Wilkinsburg with LAMP. We are excited that ELPC will also be participating in the Disability Pride Pittsburgh Festival at Schenley Plaza on Saturday, August 24, 11 am–4 pm.
You are welcome and needed to participate!!
Come take to the streets with People’s Pride PGH 2024 March and Festival which will take place June 30, in Wilkinsburg. March line up will begin at 10:30am at Harold Young Sr. Park (739 Penn Ave,15221) and will end at Turner Elementary (1833 Laketon Rd, 15221) where the Festival will be held. The march will begin at 11:00 am where we will be met by community members and allies. Volunteers who would like to staff the booth can sign up online. We need both lay and pastoral volunteers!
Sign Up
Contact Wil Forrest at wil@coh.net or at 412.441-.3800 X218 for more information.
Come out and celebrate while we share God’s love with all God’s people!

Online Prayer Service
2024-07-02 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-07-09 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-07-16 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-07-23 08:00 - 08:20, 2024-07-30 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 Connections: Fridays @ Frick
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Frick Park, Beechwood Blvd. & Nicholson St., , Squirrel Hill, 15217
Join ELPC’s Connections group for the Fridays @ Frick concert on July 12. Music will be provided by Living Dream. The lawn opens at 5 pm; music starts at 6:30 pm. The concert is free, but a $5 adult donation is suggested.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Pack a meal for yourself or buy food from the vendors. Come enjoy music and each other’s company.
RSVP to connectelpc@gmail.com, so that we can let you know where to find us.

July LGBTQIA+ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2024-07-14 11:30 - 13:30 (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 LGBTQIA+ 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. A Zoom option will be available if expressed need is communicated to Wil before the Friday preceding the gathering.
GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.

JourneyDance Class
2024-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | PA
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.

Children & Family Ministry Listening Sessions
2024-07-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | PA
We are listening to God’s Spirit and to parents/grandparents this summer as we evaluate our Children & Family Ministry here at ELPC and make plans for the fall. We’ve heard that being part of community, knowing God loves us all, doing justice work, having a space for questions about life and faith, and sharing sacred stories are just some of the reasons families choose to be part of ELPC. We want to know what is important about church for YOUR family. We want to make sure the “when, where, and how” of our programing makes sense for today’s families. And we want to know how we can support YOU and your kids!
We hope families with children in grade 6 and under younger will join us for a conversation about our Children & Family Ministry over some Chipotle in the Nursery Suite this summer. Please let Sara Hackett know if you can join us! (There will be food for everyone and kids are welcome to hang out and play.)
Join us following worship on Sunday, July 21, 11 am–12:30 pm, or on Monday, July 29, 6–7:30 pm.
If you would like to share your thoughts via our online survey instead of—or in addition to—meeting in person, click the button below.
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Youth Service Project: Outreached Arms
2024-07-23 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Youth in grades 7–12 are invited to serve dinner at Outreached Arms at First Presbyterian Church downtown on Tuesday, July 23, 5–9 pm.
RSVP to Sara Hackett.

Supporting Justice Issues
2024-07-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Now is the time to invest your energy in justice issues! The Justice Committee will have an in-person meeting following worship on Sunday, July 28.
We will evaluate the many issues and activities we have focused on over the last few years—such as criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability and action, immigrant resources, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. How do we support those in our community? This is a great opportunity for new voices to join us as we make plans for the coming year.
For more information about joining our meeting, contact Carol Chonoska.
