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As we journey through this time of transition at ELPC, it is important to know that the changes and transitions we are going through are normal and even good and healthy. In fact, all organisms and organizations go through periods and cycles of life and death, fruitfulness, and dormancy—and even Jesus says death and letting […]
ELPC's Cathedral Concerts series and the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh will present organist Alan Morrison in concert on Sunday, April 30, 3 pm, in the ELPC Sanctuary. Morrison currently serves as chair of the Organ Department at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He is recognized as one of America's premier concert organists […]
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 […]
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.
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is reading Pathways to Our Sustainable Future: A Global Perspective from Pittsburgh by Patricia DeMarco. The book examines the experience of a single city, with all of its social and political complexities and long industrial history, allowing for a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in […]
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 […]
In Philippians Paul says he yearns “to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead” (3:11). Join us for a post-Easter retreat at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Pulaski, Pennsylvania, Friday–Sunday, May […]
As a reminder, there will be no Journey worship service this Sunday due to the route of the Pittsburgh Marathon. Please plan on joining us next Sunday, May 14. About ELPC's Journey Worship Service Our Journey worship service is a lively service of spirit, hope, and praise in which we encounter God's word in a […]
As a reminder, there will be no Church School classes this Sunday due to the route of the Pittsburgh Marathon. Classes will resume for learners of all ages next Sunday, May 14. 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 […]
As a reminder, there will be no Sanctuary worship service this Sunday due to the route of the Pittsburgh Marathon. Please plan on joining us next Sunday, May 14. About ELPC's Sanctuary Worship Service Our Sanctuary worship service is our largest service, offering a traditional worship experience with thought-provoking sermons and music from our Chancel […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Yamuna Morgenstern in the Sanctuary for JourneyDance on the third Friday of every month from 7–8:30 pm. Come experience one of ELPC’s unique spiritual practices and offerings. JourneyDance takes you on a journey within through playful dance in a non-judgmental environment. The playlists are designed to open up your chakras, move your Spirit, experience […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Cathedral Concerts series will present The Brass Roots, organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore, and conductor Daniel Nesta Curtis in concert on Friday, May 19, 7:30 pm. Join us in the Sanctuary. The concert also will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook. A freewill offering will be received. Download Program PROGRAM Earle of Oxford's Marche […]
Please make plans to join the Garden Crew on Saturday, May 20, for our annual flower planting day at ELPC. Each spring, a group of dedicated members and friends refresh the Highland Ave. entrance with beautiful flowering plants, so it is vibrant and welcoming, and the Courtyard, so it is a lovely setting for summer […]
The Session of ELPC is calling a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21, immediately following our 11 am worship service. The sole item of business will be to vote upon the Session’s recent action that ELPC sell its manse. This meeting will be held-in person in the Sanctuary. Click the button below to read a […]
You are invited to the next Spiritual Gathering of ELPC’s LGBTQIA+ 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.
Join the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee on a tour of one of the most energy efficient homes in the region: Passive House-certified Squirrel Hill Duplex, located at 2883 Fernwald Rd. Finished in 2017 by ELPC congregants Lucy de Barbaro and Ayres Freitas, this home reduces heating and cooling by 80% compared to traditional […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the ELPC Justice Committee for a Pride History Presentation following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, May 28. A light lunch will be provided. This presentation will be led by Jason Van Ness and will examine the LGBTQIA+ equal rights movement and Pride events over the past 50 years. The presentation will highlight key social and […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]