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Worship with Us | Week of May 31

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship at ELPC.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Sarah will preach from Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 (Inclusive Bible). Join us in the Chapel! At this time, we are unable to livestream the service.

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Sarah will preach from Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 (Inclusive Bible and deliver her sermon, titled “Yes, and.”

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Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Join us in the Chapel to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Church School Classes | May 31

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Worship with Us | Week of May 24

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship at ELPC.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 2:1–8, 11b–21 (Inclusive Bible). Join us in the Chapel! At this time, we are unable to livestream the service.

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 2:1–8, 11b–21 (Inclusive Bible) and deliver his sermon, titled “Older Than You Think.”

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Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Join us in the Chapel to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Church School Classes | May 24

Here’s a preview of this week’s Christian Education offerings for children, youth, and adults. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of May 17

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship at ELPC.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 1:6–14. Join us in the Chapel! At this time, we are unable to livestream the service.

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 1:6–14 and deliver his sermon, titled “Are You in the Way?”

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Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Join us in the Chapel to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Church School Classes | May 17

Here’s a preview of this week’s Christian Education offerings for children, youth, and adults. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of May 10

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship at ELPC.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 17:17–30, 32–33. Join us in the Chapel! At this time, we are unable to livestream the service.

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Michael will preach from Acts 17:17–30, 32–33 and deliver his sermon, titled “What You Never Though Possible.”

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Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Join us in the Chapel to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Pastoral Message | May 2026

It’s that time of year again. We’ve been getting more rain lately, and my lawn is not subtle about it. I mow one weekend, and by midweek, the grass is halfway up my shins again. Last year, I expressed my frustrations with how quickly the grass grows. This year, I am trying on a new perspective. I do not want to be frustrated with growth and treat its tending as a strenuous task. Maybe I should be tending to it as a spiritual discipline.

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Worship with Us | Week of May 3

As a reminder, there will be no Journey or Sanctuary worship services this Sunday, May 3, due to the Pittsburgh Marathon and its route through East Liberty. Please join us at our Taizé prayer service on Wednesday, May 6, 7 pm, and experience prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Our regular worship schedule resumes next Sunday, May 10, with Journey worship at 9:45 am, and Sanctuary worship at 11 am.

NO Church School Classes | May 3

As a reminder, there will be no youth Sunday School or adult Church School classes this Sunday, May 3, due to the Pittsburgh Marathon and its route through East Liberty. Classes for learners of all ages resume next Sunday, May 10.