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Congregational Meeting
Congregational Meeting
The past year has been one in which we have experienced many transitions, and we are still rebounding from the global pandemic, as are many worshipping communities. And, by God’s grace, we are fortunate to have navigated the pandemic, an economic downturn, and transitions in pastoral leadership with strength, patience, and fortitude. On Sunday, February […]
Create and Sip
Create and Sip
Join us at the August Wilson Cultural Center for “Create & Sip,” the third event of Beyond the Red Door: a theatrical event series. Grab refreshments and dive into an evening of arts workshops rooted in August Wilson’s creative process. Snacks and drinks will be available at 2:30 pm. The cost is $20 and tickets […]
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Online Prayer Service
Online Prayer Service
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 […]
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 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.
Meditation Hour
Meditation Hour
"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 […]
2 events,
Cathedral Yoga
Cathedral Yoga
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 (password: Yamuna) 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 […]
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
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 […]
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YAMs @ Black Violin Experience
YAMs @ Black Violin Experience
All young adults are welcome to join us for the Black Violin Experience concert at the Byham Theater on Sunday, March 12, 7 pm. Learn more and buy tickets at TrustArts.org. If you have any questions, please contact Derail Holcomb.
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Social Hall on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am. Gerald Savage, ELPC's Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice. Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, […]
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The Spring Retreat – youth
Did you love the 30 Hour Famine? Then you will LOVE the spring retreat. This year’s theme is Treasure Hunt. 6th-12th graders can join us for an EPIC treasure hunt at ELPC where games, food, Bible Study, worship, and service are all a part of the adventure! Schedule 5:00 arrive, ice breakers, rules 5:45 Treasure […]
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Anthony Brown in Concert
Anthony Brown in Concert
ELPC's Cathedral Concerts series will present I Go On Singing: Paul Robeson’s Life in Word and Song by Anthony Brown, baritone, on Sunday, March 5, 3 pm. I Go On Singing tells Paul Robeson’s story in his own words, using many first-hand accounts from his autobiography, Here I Stand. The multi-media musical documentary traces his […]
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Online Prayer Service
Online Prayer Service
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 […]
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 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.
Meditation Hour
Meditation Hour
"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 […]
2 events,
Cathedral Yoga
Cathedral Yoga
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 (password: Yamuna) 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 […]
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
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 […]
3 events,
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Social Hall on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am. Gerald Savage, ELPC's Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice. Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, […]
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, from September through early June (unless noted otherwise). Sunday morning rehearsals are at 10 am, in preparation for the worship service. The choir provides musical leadership at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays. No audition is required, just the desire to learn and have […]
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Make Connections with Board Games
Make Connections with Board Games
The ELPC Connections Group invites you to Gretchen Chapman’s house to play board games on Saturday, March 11, 7–9 pm. You are welcome to bring a game or a snack to share! Email connectelpc@gmail.com to RSVP to either or both events, or to ask questions.
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Reparations: A Conversation with Bethel AME
Reparations: A Conversation with Bethel AME
Join Bethel AME Church from the Hill District in the ELPC Social Hall following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 12, to hear about Bethel’s ongoing journey toward restitution for the theft of their land and wealth. Following a presentation by Bethel and partner churches, we will discuss the theological and ethical call to reparations, drawing […]
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3 events,
Online Prayer Service
Online Prayer Service
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 […]
Meditation Hour
Meditation Hour
"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 […]
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 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.
2 events,
Cathedral Yoga
Cathedral Yoga
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 (password: Yamuna) 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 […]
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
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 […]
3 events,
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Social Hall on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am. Gerald Savage, ELPC's Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice. Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, […]
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, from September through early June (unless noted otherwise). Sunday morning rehearsals are at 10 am, in preparation for the worship service. The choir provides musical leadership at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays. No audition is required, just the desire to learn and have […]
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Spring Solstice Forest Bathing
Spring Solstice Forest Bathing
Join us at Dark Hollow Woods Park in Verona on Saturday, March 18, 12–2 pm, for a peaceful Forest Bathing walk as we enjoy the magic at the beginning of spring. We will meander in the woods and look for signs of awakening life. Slowing down will give us a chance to notice the little […]
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Acolyte Training
Acolyte Training
4th through 12th grade students are needed to help lead worship by serving as Acolytes. March 19th we will have a training for new acolytes and acolytes who want a refresher immediately following worship in the Sanctuary. Sign up to acolyte or RSVP for the training by contacting Sara Hackett
Taking Action on Soot Pollution Standards
Taking Action on Soot Pollution Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently proposing to tighten regulations on soot—a mix of metals, organic chemicals, and acidic substances in particles that are so small, they can be inhaled deeply into our lungs and enter our bloodstreams. Emitted by power plants and the tailpipes of cars and trucks, soot’s health burden falls […]
March LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
March LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
You 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 X218 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate. GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.
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Enneagram Study Group
Enneagram Study Group
The Enneagram is an ancient tool with modern appeal. Its accuracy can be disarming and its applied wisdom transformative. Whether you are new to the Enneagram or have been dabbling in it for years, you are invited to participate in our Enneagram Study Group, where you will glean a deeper appreciation of how we are […]
3 events,
Online Prayer Service
Online Prayer Service
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 […]
Meditation Hour
Meditation Hour
"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 […]
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 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.
2 events,
Cathedral Yoga
Cathedral Yoga
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 (password: Yamuna) 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 […]
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
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 […]
3 events,
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Social Hall on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am. Gerald Savage, ELPC's Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice. Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, […]
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, from September through early June (unless noted otherwise). Sunday morning rehearsals are at 10 am, in preparation for the worship service. The choir provides musical leadership at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays. No audition is required, just the desire to learn and have […]
1 event,
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) will hold its annual Cabaret at ELPC on: Friday, March 24 | 7:30 pm Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 pm Sunday, March 26 | 2 pm This year’s show is Flying Free with RCC, a fun combination of solos, ensembles, and full chorus with bird-themed music! Ticketing and more information […]
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Tween Retreat
4th through 6th graders can join us for this single night retreat at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center. We will meet at ELPC at 8am on Saturday morning and return Sunday at noon. This year’s retreat will be led by Charissa Howe, and our worship leader will be Jason Fryer. Cost of the retreat is […]
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) will hold its annual Cabaret at ELPC on: Friday, March 24 | 7:30 pm Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 pm Sunday, March 26 | 2 pm This year’s show is Flying Free with RCC, a fun combination of solos, ensembles, and full chorus with bird-themed music! Ticketing and more information […]
2 events,
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
2023 Cabaret: Flying Free with RCC
The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) will hold its annual Cabaret at ELPC on: Friday, March 24 | 7:30 pm Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 pm Sunday, March 26 | 2 pm This year’s show is Flying Free with RCC, a fun combination of solos, ensembles, and full chorus with bird-themed music! Ticketing and more information […]
0 events,
3 events,
Online Prayer Service
Online Prayer Service
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 […]
Meditation Hour
Meditation Hour
"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 […]
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
ELPC Ringers Rehearsal
The ELPC Ringers rehearse on Tuesdays, 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.
2 events,
Cathedral Yoga
Cathedral Yoga
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 (password: Yamuna) 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 […]
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
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 […]
3 events,
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
Journey Praise Team Rehearsal
The Journey Praise Team rehearses in the Social Hall on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, and leads the Journey worship service on Sundays, 8:45 am. Gerald Savage, ELPC's Journey music director, leads the Journey Praise Team.
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
A Lenten Journey of Embracing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Bodies, and the Earth
“Decolonizing” is a popular buzzword in conversations about spirituality but what is it? What does it look like? Join other congregants on a Lenten journey focused on understanding the impact of colonization on our spiritual practice. Together, let’s consider ways to deepen our connection to God by learning to embrace the wisdom of our ancestors, […]
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, from September through early June (unless noted otherwise). Sunday morning rehearsals are at 10 am, in preparation for the worship service. The choir provides musical leadership at our Sanctuary worship service on Sundays. No audition is required, just the desire to learn and have […]
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Cathedral Concerts Presents CMU Wind Ensemble
Cathedral Concerts Presents CMU Wind Ensemble
ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will present the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble and organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore on Saturday, April 1, 4 pm. Led by conductors George Vosburgh and Stephen Story, the performance will fill the ELPC Sanctuary with the majestic and unique sounds of winds, brass, percussion, and organ—which is not often heard in […]
April Fool’s Paradise Yoga Retreat
April Fool’s Paradise Yoga Retreat
Don’t miss a wonderful way to spend April Fool’s Day, Saturday, April 1. Attend a yoga retreat, 9 am–2 pm, with Yamuna Morgenstern, which promises to nourish your body, mind, and spirit! The retreat will provide opportunities for yoga; pranayama (breath work for meditation); time for reflection where participants might walk the labyrinth, journal, or […]