ELPC Cooks International
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Board of Deacons was unable to host our International Luncheon this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, we will be presenting a video, titled ELPC Cooks International, at a virtual coffee hour following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, November 21. The video features five recipes prepared by ELPC members. We also have an updated International […]
LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou 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 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate. NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW DATE (changed from the original 11/14/21 date). God created […]
Youth Ice Skating
6th-12th grade students are going ice skating at The Rink at PPG Place. Fully vaccinated students can meet at the church at 2:30pm and travel together in the van. We will be back at the church for pick up at 5:15pm. Any 6th-12th grader is welcome to meet us downtown at the ice skating rink […]
YAM Friendsgiving | Games & DIY Advent Calendars
Our annual catered dinner and game night will be happening in-person this year! In addition, there will be an opportunity to create your own Advent calendar. Bring your favorite group card/board game and be ready to eat good food, be creative, and give thanks for the friendship and fellowship within our Young Adult Ministry. RSVP […]
45th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering
Beth Shalom Congregation 5915 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin members of Pittsburgh's many different faith communities in a gathering to reconnect us with each other, hosted by Congregation Beth Shalom. Our theme this year is: Doing Good Work. Connect with opportunities to get involved in advocacy, non-profit, and volunteer organizations in our community. Meet, schmooze, volunteer. Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card with you […]
Advent Kickoff Event
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth in grades 6–12 will host an Advent Kickoff event for our faith family on Sunday, November 28, 12:30–1:30 pm, in the Social Hall. Join us on the first Sunday of Advent to make a wreath, be together, and share some of our hopes for this season.
Environmental Book Club | Finding the Mother Tree
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard. Learn about the complexity of sustainable forestry and the puzzle of deciding which trees to harvest and which to retain, and how this practice influences a forests' ability to recover and […]
Adventus Retreat | Joining a Hope that has Come
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to take part in an Advent Retreat from Friday, December 3, 6 pm, until Saturday, December 4, 7 pm. We will have opening and closing time in community with each other on Zoom, as well as optional times in between to join together for the prayer liturgies and meditations […]
Youth Mission Project | Christmas Shopping
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth in grades 6–12 will meet at ELPC to do some online shopping for Christmas gifts for kids who are in foster care this holiday season. We also will be eating pizza. RSVP to Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net.
NO Sunday Church School
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Church School classes will not meet on Sunday, December 12, so that we all can enjoy our Christmas Pageant, The Perspective Pageant. Classes will resume next Sunday, December 19. The ELPC Christian Education (CE) Committee offers Church School classes and events for all ages—from infants to adults. CE is the life-long process of learning […]
The Perspective Pageant
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSince the angels first announced that Mary would be the mother of God's special son, the good news of Jesus' birth has been told by countless voices in a wide range of expressions. Through narration, scripture, costumes, song, and art, the children and youth of ELPC will lead us in a hybrid retelling of this […]
LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou 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. This month, we will meet in person and via Zoom. Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate. God created you. God loves you. […]