HAT Co Band at Hambones
2017-12-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Hambones, 4207 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15201, United States
Hope Academy teaching artist, Ben Barson, will host an all-ages Open Stage at Hambone’s restaurant and music venue in Lawrenceville. The featured act will be the Hat Co Band, performing original works and music that spans jazz, Latin and R&B traditions.

Christmas Eve Sanctuary Worship
2017-12-24 11:00 - 12:15 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This service is held in the Sanctuary on the first floor, with an organ prelude before the service. We extend a warm welcome to our Latino friends and include several prayers in our service bulletin in English and Spanish. This is ELPC’s largest service, offering a traditional worship service with thought-provoking sermons, and the music of our Chancel Choir and organ to reinforce the spirit of praise and reverence. Like many of the great cathedrals of Europe, the compelling power and beauty of our historic, gothic-style Sanctuary enhances the spiritual experience. Children are invited to the chancel steps to hear their own message with one of the pastors. The service is led by ELPC’s senior pastor or other members of the pastoral staff. Special guest pastors or speakers periodically lead the service.
SEE DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP services HERE.

Sanctuary Worship
2017-12-31 11:00 - 12:15 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

First Friday @ Pittsburgh Potluck
2018-01-05 19:00 - 22:00 | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Yinz come to S’liberty enjoy a very Pittsburgh potluck and evening together. Sign up with Wil to bring popular Burg fare such as pierogis, salad with fries, brats, pretzel jello salad, burnt almond torte or just contribute to the cookie table. The evening will be filled with food, friends and games all with Pittsburgh flair. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

Unhanging of the Greens
2018-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ELPC – Sanctuary, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Please join us after Sanctuary worship as we pack away our Christmas decorations for future use. Snacks will be provided for those who are able to help.

YAM CE Class: Prayer Time
2018-01-14 09:45 - 10:45 | ELPC – Room 224, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh
Come connect with other young adults for a biblical reflection and some group prayer.

Interfaith Panel on the Use of Sound in Faith
2018-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 | ELPC – Social Hall, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Our 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 are moved by beautiful anthems to the accompaniment of organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation, utter aloud prayers and liturgy, and, of course, we listen to sermons, teachers, and the words of others.
All of these sounds have an effect upon who we are, as well as what and how we believe. Scientists study the actual physical effects of differing sound waves on matter, and mystics have long acknowledged the impact of sound, including the sound of silence on the open heart.
Join the Spiritual Life Committee in the Social Hall as we explore the science and spiritual dimensions of sound in our own tradition and that of other faiths.

January LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
2018-01-14 12:30 - 14:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies. We will share food and conversation at this new years-themed gathering. Contact Wil to learn more and to attend.

Inviting Families of Young Children
2018-01-21 09:45 - 11:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
ELPC is a community that welcomes persons of all ages. In an effort to best minister to families with young children (birth through pre-school), we are hosting an “open house” in the nursery on Sun., Jan. 21, during the Church School hour (9:45–10:45 am). Gather with other families in a kid-friendly space for light refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity to share ideas and insights about how ELPC can best meet the needs of families with young children.
Please RSVP to Gloria Knopp by Wed., Jan. 17, so that we have enough refreshments for everyone.

Chant and Chat: YAM Event
2018-01-24 20:00 - 21:30 | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Share an evening starting at the Taize service; then we will gather in the Second Floor Parlor to share a snack and discussion about different worship styles. This is a young adult event.

Faith, Science, and Our Spiritual Life
2018-01-25 18:30 - 19:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
What do the Universe and God have in common? If evolution is true, does that leave room for God? If I believe in God does that mean I have to deny physics? Got questions? So do we!
Join us as we discuss the intersection between the science of our universe and our understanding of the Divine, led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan. We read, watch videos, and try to make meaning of this precious moment which we share. You are welcome whether or not you have read, studied, or asked these questions before. Come join the conversation!

Confirmation Class Overnight Retreat
2018-01-27 15:00 - 2018-01-28 09:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Our Confirmation Class overnight retreat at ELPC will be from Saturday at 3 pm, until after Journey worship on Sunday. During our time together, we will focus on discipleship through participation in the sacraments and mission.

Fellowship Time to Support DACA
2018-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 | ELPC – Whitfield Lobby, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The ELPC Justice Committee will hold a letter-writing, petition-signing, and tweeting advocacy campaign to support the DACA/DreamAct during Fellowship Time following worship on Sun., Jan. 28. Please join us in the Whitfield Lobby (ground floor) to find out how you can best lend your support. We will have the materials you need and some light snacks.
The DACA program was implemented in 2012 to provide an opportunity for some children who arrived in the U.S. illegally to stay in the country legally. The roughly 800,000 participants in the program—commonly referred to as Dreamers—receive a range of benefits, including the ability to acquire work permits, eligibility for in-state tuition, and access to state-subsided health care. The Dreamers, who fall between the ages of 16–35, must be enrolled in high school or already have earned a diploma or G.E.D. to qualify. Participants can renew their status every two years.
Click here for more information.

First Friday @ "The Moth"
2018-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Repair the World, 6022 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Kick back for an evening of personal stories with our friends at Repair the World share in the tradition of “The Moth” centered around the evening’s theme of “second chances.” If you have a 5-minute story to share please contact Wil in advance. Open mic stories will be invited as time allows. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

The Diaz Trio Field Trip
2018-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Hope Academy families are invited to a chamber music concert featuring The Diaz Trio. 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; and the etiquette guidelines, so that you understand the expectations; then RSVP here by Thursday, February 1.
PROGRAM
Andrés Cárdenes violin; Roberto Díaz, viola; Andrés Díaz, cello
Franz Schubert – String Trio (fragment) D. 471
Krzysztof Penderecki – String Trio
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento in E flat major, K. 563
“…violist Roberto Díaz and cellist Andrés Díaz dispatched the intricate figuration deftly, their interplay with [Andrés] Cárdenes seamless … the final two movements were played with robust energy, the blend of instrumental timbres always richly luminous and beautiful.”
South Florida Classical Review
ABOUT THE ARTIST
One of the few professional string trios in existence, the Díaz Trio is internationally revered as one of finest chamber ensembles performing today, garnering magnificent praise from critics and audiences alike. Composed of three dynamic artists, violinist Andrés Cárdenes, violist Roberto Díaz, and cellist Andrés Díaz, the trio performs regularly in recital and at festivals around the world. In 1993, at the invitation of Isaac Stern, the trio performed at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall to celebrate the next one hundred years of music making at Carnegie Hall. Other highlights include performances in Los Angeles, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Boston, Austin, and Lincoln Center in New York, as well as the Mostly Mozart Festival at the Kennedy Center, the Newport Festival, Cape and Islands Chamber Music Festival, Festival de San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, St. Cyprien International Festival of the Arts on France, the Kuhmo Festival in Finland and an extensive tour of Chile. Recent debut tours of Canada, in collaboration with Canadian pianist Angela Cheng and guitarist Norbert Kraft, were a resounding success. The Díaz Trio also performs regularly at both the Corcoran Gallery and Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. The Díaz Trio serves as Trio in Residence at the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina.
HOW TO BE A GOOD AUDIENCE MEMBER
It is important that audience members remain quiet during the performance. Since music is mostly a listening activity, any extra sounds that are not part of the music can get in the way and will distract and disturb the musicians and other audience members.
Before the Concert
Wear something you might wear to a special event – because it is!. Please don’t wear anything that might be distracting (light up shoes, clanging jewelry, etc)
Arrive no later than 7:00 pm to get your tickets.
Before You Take Your Seat
Take care of all rest room needs.
Leave all food, drink, and gum outside, in the lobby.
Leave all cameras and recording devices outside, as well. There are strict copyright guidelines about recording concerts.
Turn off all cell phones, pagers, ipads, watch sounds, alarms, or anything that might make a noise. The only sounds that should be heard are the ones that appear in the musical score (and the audience reaction after the music).
Once You Take Your Seat
A parent or guardian must sit next to each child.
Remain seated and quiet while the musicians are playing. Do not get up during the concert or change seats.
No talking, whispering, sighing, tapping or kicking feet, or rattling of programs or papers.
Be sure to sit without fidgeting so you don’t distract your neighbors or the performers on stage.
Feel free to leave during intermission, if this is a late night for your children; and if they fall asleep during the concert, that’s okay too. This should be an enjoyable experience for them, and you!Sean

Jewish Chant
2018-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | ELPC – Music Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for a time of learning, worship, and community. David Goldstein will be teaching us about and leading us in Jewish Chant.
A light lunch will be served.

DG2! Day of Service
2018-02-11 12:30 - 15:00 | PA
Students in grades 4–12 are invited to join Doing Good Together! (DG2!)—a partnership between ELPC and Rodef Shalom—to work on service projects in our community.
Serve in a variety of ways, make new friends, and have fun together—all while exploring this year’s theme of Building Together. Lunch will be served.
A permission slip is required. Contact Sara Hackett for more info.

February LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering and Potluck
2018-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
All are welcome at this monthly spiritual gathering of LGBTQ Christians and their allies. We will share dinner and conversation at this event. Please bring some food to share. Contact Wil to learn more and to attend.

Middle School Hangout Night
2018-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
Youth in grades 6–8 are invited for manicures, masks, and macaroni, as well as general hanging out at ELPC. Bring your favorite nail polish, game, or dessert!
For more information, please contact Sara Hackett at SaraH@coh.net.

Young Adult Retreat
2018-02-16 18:00 - 2018-02-18 14:00 | Camp Crestfield & Conference Center, 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States
All young adults are invited to this annual Camp Crestfield Retreat. Our time will be spent in our cozy cottage with wonderful people, meditations, nature galore, games, plenty-o-snacks, worship and much more. The focus will be our shared narratives through different perspectives. There will be a $50 fee that includes everything. Limited scholarships available. Final RSVP by February 1.

Ashley DeTar Birt to be Ordained
2018-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Ashley DeTar Birt grew up as an ELPC member, and has now been approved for ordination in the PC(USA). Her ordination service will be held in the ELPC Sanctuary. Please join us for this special ordination!
Ashley will be serving as the Pastoral Fellow for Youth and Families at Rutgers Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Tween Game Night
2018-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | ELPC – Gym, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Youth in grades 4–6 and their friends are invited to come have dinner and play gym and board games at ELPC.
Please contact Sara Hackett at 412.441.3800 x120 to register.

YAM Lenten CE Class
2018-02-25 09:45 - 10:45, 2018-03-04 09:45 - 10:45, 2018-03-11 09:45 - 10:45 | ELPC – Room 224, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh
These weekly Lenten church school sessions will begin with young adult-led discussions (topics of their choosing). See Wil if you want to start a discussion and/or provide breakfast.
Sundays in Lent – February 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 9:45-10:45am in Room 224

First Friday @ Drum Circle
2018-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh, 5401 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States
Drumming is a great way to throw off the stresses of your day, connect to the spirit and center into community. Just dive in and let the rhythms carry you. Bring your own drum if you have one. This is a TRAIL young adult event.

RCC Cabaret: Sing it For the World
2018-03-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2018-03-10 19:30 - 21:00 | PA
Renaissance City Choir—ELPC’s Artists in Residence and Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQA+ choral group—invites you to their 2018 Cabaret, Sing it For the World. The concert will feature music to inspire you to stand up, speak out, and sing out for yourself and others.
For more details, visit RCCPittsburgh.com.

Consciousness, Creative Expression, and Physical Morphology
2018-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 | ELPC – Second Floor Parlor, 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Sound and Spirituality: Exploring Traditions
As we continue exploring the role sound plays in our spirituality, the Spiritual Life Committee is offering two interfaith programs in March that focus on sound and its use in worship and prayer. Both programs follow Sanctuary worship and feature a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience or musical ability is needed.
In our first program on Sun., March 4, Michael Dodin will share insights and research into the special nature of sound as it relates to consciousness, creative expression, and physical morphology. You also will have an opportunity to share in musical meditations/prayers using the Names of God in the vibrations of the original biblical languages.
Also, make plans to join us for our second program, Kirtan with Ashely O’Hara.

About our presenter
Michael Dodin currently works with the Academy for Future Science (a U.N. Non-Governmental Organization) as director of multimedia, musician, audio engineer, and U.N. youth delegate. He studied Western classical music and composition on a variety of instruments, as well as classical Indian music and percussion on the Tabla. In 2015, he performed at the Parliament of World Religions in Salt Lake City. Michael’s musical compositions were featured in The Power of One Voice—a documentary by Mark Dixon, which details the life and work of environmental scientist Rachel Carson (also the author of the book Silent Spring).

Hope Academy Teaching Artists in Concert
2018-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 | ELPC – Chapel, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Sunday, March 4, 2018
3:00 PM – Chapel
The talented faculty members from ELPC’s Hope Academy of Music and the Arts return for another innovative and eclectic concert featuring baritone saxophone player, Ben Barson; multimedia hip hop artist, Nejma Shea; vocalist, Gizelxanath Rodriguez; pianist, Helga Scheibert; flutist, Brittany Trotter and drummer, Julian Powell.
There is no admission charge to this concert. A freewill offering will be received at the concert.
For more information about Cathedral Concerts, please contact Dr. Edward Alan Moore at EdM@coh.net.

PROGRAM
Variations on Rite of Spring, Op. 41
Nikolai Kapustin
Etude – Un Sospiro
Franz Liszt
Helga Scheibert, piano
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TBA
Gizelxanath Rodriguez, soprano
John Bagnato, guitar
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Honami
Wil Offermans
Brittany Trotter, flute
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Fishing Song of the East China Sea
Benjamin Barson, baritone saxophone
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Insurrealista
Ben Barson
Maldigo del Alto Cielo
Violeta Para
Afro Yaqui Music Collective
Ben Barson – baritone saxophonist
Nejma Shea – multimedia hip hop artist
Gizel Rodriguez – singer
Helga Sheibert – pianist
Brittany Trotter – flutist
Julian Powell – drummer
