Snow Tubing at Boyce Park
Youth in grades 6–12 are going snow tubing at Boyce Park! Anyone from the church is welcome to join us as we have reserved the snowtubing area for the afternoon. You must be 42" tall to snow tube. Participants between 42"– 50" must be linked to an adult while tubing. Youth in grades 6–12 can […]
Yoga Retreat
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNote: The retreat is currently at capacity. Check back to see if spots open. Start 2022 with a journey within at the first-ever Yoga Retreat at ELPC with Yamuna Morgenstern and Katrina Woodworth! We will begin the day with yoga, followed by moments for movement, reflection, meditation, and lunch. We also hope to offer the […]
A Letter from the Birmingham Jail: Remembrance and Reflection
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDuring the Church School hour, Pastor Randy, the Facing Systemic Racism Committee, and the Faith Formation Board invite all adults and students in grade 6 and up to participate in a discussion of the Rev. Dr. King's prophetic letter. For this first installment of a three-part series, Pastor Randy, who has done substantive research on […]
Trinity Chapel Tour
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a tour of the Trinity Chapel following Sanctuary worship. It may be small, but the Trinity Chapel is filled with symbolism and features a unique, one-of-a-kind stained glass window. Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance following worship.
Foundation of HOPE | Adult Diversion
As a Matthew 25 congregation, ELPC is committed to supporting justice efforts in our community related to human safety and dignity. To learn more about some of these efforts, the Justice Committee invites you to a presentation on the Foundation of HOPE’s Adult Diversion Program in Allegheny County following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, February 6. […]
Book Discussion | All We Can Save
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is reading a new book, titled All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson. This diverse collection of essays and a few poems are written by female activists, scientists, artists, architects, policymakers, and thinkers of […]
Climate Change and the Green New Deal
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to a panel discussion on Climate Change and the Green New Deal following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, February 13. Together, we will examine the issue of climate change, its implications for racial and economic justice, and how we can combat it by building a mass movement […]
Yoga and Mindful Meditation
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStart your day on your mat, stretching, and moving your body for 45–50 minutes of gentle Hatha yoga and 10–15 minutes of guided mindful meditation. Our mindful movement and meditation classes in February will have gentle and slow mindful movement, linking postures and breath, and end with guided silent meditation. A donation from the heart […]
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. GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.
Forest Bathing
ELPC - Courtyard 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesWhat is forest bathing? Well, it is not a nature walk or a fitness hike. It is a 60-minute, guided visit into the natural world, where we will slow down, awaken our senses, and nurture our relationship with nature. Through a series of invitations, we will find our own ways of connecting with nature as […]
Global Links: Youth Service Day
6th-12th graders are volunteering at Global Links, a nonprofit which shares medical surplus rescued from the US healthcare system to support health programs globally and locally. We will meet at ELPC at noon and return at 3:45pm. We will be eating lunch in the McKelvy room before we leave. Global Links requires all volunteers be […]
Contemplative & Centering Prayer for Lent
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDuring the season of Lent, our Monday morning Contemplative Prayer will involve the reading of a Psalm and Centering Prayer (20 minutes of silence), in community with one another. Click the button below at the scheduled time to join via Zoom or call in by dialing 312.626.6799 and entering meeting ID, 959 8065 3992. Passcode: bestill […]