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Join the church community as we enter into spiritual retreat. Together we will engage in meditative and contemplative practices and teachings that bring to life the complementary intersection of Christianity and Buddhism as faithful paths to God. The retreat is informed by the teachings of James Finley and Thomas Merton and will be led by […] Youth in grades 6–12 will spend 30 hours fasting, praying, playing, worshiping, and learning about global hunger and poverty to raise money to support Hello Neighbors' work in welcoming immigrants to Pittsburgh. Our fast beings Saturday, February 29, 3:30 pm, and ends after Journey worship on Sunday, March 1. You can find a permission form […] 
Lent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read […] |
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Club One Sixteen will not meet Wednesday, March 4. Our regular schedule will resume next week on Wednesday, March 11. Youth in grades 1–12 are welcome to attend an evening of fellowship, study, and worship. Programming includes homework help, open gym, educational workshops, dinner, and Bible study each week. Participation requires a completed Enrollment Form […]
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Renaissance City Choir—ELPC’s Artists in Residence and Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQA+ choral group—invites you to their 2020 Cabaret, Villains & Heroes. We have all encountered "good guys" and "bad guys" along our life’s journey. We have been in situations where we see the light or the dark. Yet perhaps these categories aren't always so clear-cut. […] |
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Lent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read […]
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A reception to honor and thank Kate Carlson for her 13 years of faithful service to ELPC will be held following Sanctuary worship. She will be retiring on March 31. Come celebrate Kate’s time with us and wish her well on her well-deserved retirement and life’s next adventure.
Renaissance City Choir—ELPC’s Artists in Residence and Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQA+ choral group—invites you to their 2020 Cabaret, Villains & Heroes. We have all encountered "good guys" and "bad guys" along our life’s journey. We have been in situations where we see the light or the dark. Yet perhaps these categories aren't always so clear-cut. […] |
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The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health – and a Vision for Change, by Annie Leonard (2010, 352 pages). Available on Amazon We have a problem with stuff. With just 5% of the […] |
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The Tween Retreat, held at Crestfield Camp in Slippery Rock, is a time to join other tweens in grades 4–6 from around Pittsburgh to learn about God’s Word and how it relates to everyday life, grow as a church group, have FUN in God’s outdoor creation, and worship. Tweens will meet at ELPC on Saturday […] |
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This Sunday, March 15, our 8:45 am Journey worship service, all Church School classes, extended session, and after worship meetings are CANCELED. Out of an abundance of caution, we are encouraging members and friends to access our 11 am Sanctuary worship service online. Download this week's bulletin and announcements. To stream our Sanctuary worship service, subscribe to our YouTube channel […]
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This Sunday, March 15, our 8:45 am Journey worship service, all Church School classes, extended session, and after worship meetings are CANCELED. Out of an abundance of caution, we are encouraging members and friends to access our 11 am Sanctuary worship service online. Download this week’s bulletin and announcements. To stream our Sanctuary worship service, subscribe to our YouTube channel […]
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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. |
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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. |
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ELPC's handbell choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6–7 pm, in Dr. Ed Moore's office and rings periodically throughout the year at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays at 11 am. We ring on a four-octave set of Schulmerich handbells. Please contact Dr. Ed Moore for more information on joining the ELPC Ringers. |
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The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. Today, modern pilgrims walk the labyrinth as one of many ways to pray and meditate. The winding path into the center and back out again is a metaphor for the journeys of life and faith. Unlike a maze, which has […]
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Youth in grades 1–12 are welcome to attend an evening of fellowship, study, and worship. Programming includes homework help, open gym, educational workshops, dinner, and Bible study each week. Participation requires a completed Enrollment Form 2019–2020. SCHEDULE: 3:30 pm: Gathering time, homework help, and open gym 4:30 pm: Opening worship and welcome 5:00 pm: Dinner […]
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ELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday at 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. Childcare is usually available, but please call to confirm. For more information, view our Taizé page. […] |
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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 and living in relationship to God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Church School classes on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, from early September through early June, unless otherwise noted. Through the study of […]
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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 […]
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Lent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read and […] |
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The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. Today, modern pilgrims walk the labyrinth as one of many ways to pray and meditate. The winding path into the center and back out again is a metaphor for the journeys of life and faith. Unlike a maze, which has […]
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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.
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Our previously scheduled Meatless Monday Spaghetti Dinner, which was scheduled for March 23, has been canceled. The Justice Committee’s Environment Team invites the congregation to share a meatless spaghetti dinner in the Social Hall. The Committee will provide spaghetti and drinks. Please bring a meatless side dish or dessert to share. All are welcome to […] |
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ELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday at 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. Childcare is usually available, but please call to confirm. For more information, view our Taizé page. […] |
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CANCELED! WILL BE RESCHEDULED NEXT SEASON! The Carnegie Mellon University Wind Ensemble will join organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore to fill the ELPC Sanctuary with the majestic and unique sounds of winds, brass, percussion, and organ. Music for wind ensemble and organ is not often heard in a spectacular setting like this! Featured on the […] |
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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 and living in relationship to God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Church School classes on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, from early September through early June, unless otherwise noted. Through the study of […]
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Pastor Randy intends to stream a live service from our chancel at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 29, on YouTube and Facebook. 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 […]
Lent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read […] |
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The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. Today, modern pilgrims walk the labyrinth as one of many ways to pray and meditate. The winding path into the center and back out again is a metaphor for the journeys of life and faith. Unlike a maze, which has […] |
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Although the ELPC building remains closed to the public during these uncertain times, ELPC invites you to watch an archived Taizé prayer service each Wednesday, 7 pm. Click here and use the scroll bar on the far right of the screen to browse past services. ELPC offers evening prayers with chants from Taizé every Wednesday […] |
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