Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
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Lenten Labyrinth Walk and Pilgrimage
During the season of Lent, you are invited to come and walk the ELPC Labyrinth on the stage in the Social Hall, February 15–March 26:
- Tuesdays,10 am–2pm
- Thursdays,10 am–7 pm
- Sundays, 10 am–2 pm
The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. During the Middle Ages, labyrinths were prominent in numerous cathedrals in Europe, where Christians walked floor labyrinths or traced their fingers along the carved ridges of wall labyrinths. For medieval Christians, the labyrinth was a symbolic pilgrimage: instead of taking a costly and dangerous pilgrimage to Jerusalem, worshipers made a symbolic journey on a cathedral labyrinth.
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 many paths and is a puzzle to solve, the labyrinth is a single path in and a single path out and is designed to quiet the mind for prayer and meditation.
ELPC was one of the first churches in the Pittsburgh region to develop a Labyrinth Ministry. The labyrinth has since become an integral part of our diverse, multicultural ministry, and it serves as a bridge for reaching Christian seekers and friends of all faiths.
Church School Classes | February 11
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of February 11
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Patrice will preach from Mark 9:2–9, on the theme, Love Unconditionally.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach from Mark 9:2–9, and deliver her sermon, titled “Mountaintop Transformations.”
Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Ash Wednesday Service | 7 pm
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Interactive Ash Wednesday Service | 5 pm
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Ash Wednesday Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
News From Your PNC | February 2024
Dear ELPC Members, Friends and Staff,
The PNC has been getting back into the swing of things after a short break over the holidays. In January, we prepared for the first round of initial interviews with candidates by developing questions and interview protocols. Our interviews are centered around priorities that emerged from the congregation’s responses in the CAT Scan and in our Listening Sessions. We hope these initial interviews will allow us to get to know the viewpoints of the candidates and determine who possesses the qualities that our congregation is looking for in our new pastor.
We are grateful for the guidance of the congregation in clarifying our goals and mission as a congregation, and know that this knowledge will lead us to a fitting pastor for our church. Thank you for the continued support and prayers. We appreciate having the congregation behind us as we continue this process.
—Antwone Wright
ELPC Pastor Nominating Committee: Doug Booth, Bill Buchanan, David Carl, Andrea DeVries, Jim Eng, Linda Lane (Chair), Rebecca McGregor (Secretary), Polly McQueen, Antwone Wright
Pastoral Message | February 2024
I am writing this on a cold and snowy January afternoon, hunkered down in my home office, feeling the icy chill of winter in my fingers as I type. Winter in Pittsburgh is difficult for me. My heart, body, and soul long for sun, warmth, and the sense of renewal and rebirth that spring brings. Yet, I know I cannot get to spring without journeying through winter. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of February 4
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Heather will preach from 1 Corinthians 9:16–23 on the theme, Love Unconditionally. We also will celebrate communion.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Heather will preach from 1 Corinthians 9:16–23, and deliver her sermon, titled “All Things and All People.” We also will celebrate communion.
Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Church School Classes | February 4
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of January 28
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor BJ will preach from Matthew 16:13–20 on the theme, Back the Beginning.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor BJ will preach from Matthew 16:13–20, and deliver his sermon, titled “Who Am I?”
Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Church School Classes | January 28
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More