Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan
Writing as a Spiritual Practice
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThomas Merton’s first—and one of his most famous—books is his spiritual autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Since his death, many books have been published as compilations of, or based upon, the volumes of journals that he left behind. Join us as ELPC member Dr. Brent House explores with us this practice of spiritual journaling and memoir […]
Post-Election Support
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesIn the wake of the election outcome, you are welcome to gather in the Prayer and Meditation Room following Sanctuary worship. Individuals will be on hand to offer prayers and anointing for those who wish to be supported.
Reiki Training
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesReiki is a spiritual healing art and form of complementary medicine. It has its roots in Japanese origins and is based on the flow of energy through the practitioner. If you would like to be attuned and learn to use Reiki, register for our two-part (Reiki 1 and 2) training (Sundays, Nov. 20 and Dec. […]
Misguided Angels: The Role of the Nervous System in Spiritual Growth
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom conception, our brains develop from the bottom up: brain stem, limbic system, and then cortex. The nervous system is the first to develop, with the primary responsibility of protecting us from danger. It operates through approach or avoid—going toward what nurtures us and away from what threatens us. From a young age, we perceived our caregivers as […]
Interfaith Panel
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMarch marks the beginning of the Spiritual Life Committee’s new focus on Science, Cosmology, Theology, and Mysticism. Our journey will be based on the work of the 20th Century Jesuit and world-renowned paleontologist, Teilhard de Chardin. Click here to download a brochure with more information. Following Sanctuary worship on Sun., March 5, the Spiritual Life […]
Misguided Angels: The Role of the Nervous System in Spiritual Growth
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMisguided Angels: Term 2 From conception, our brains develop from the bottom up: brain stem, limbic system, and then cortex. The nervous system is the first to develop, with the primary responsibility of protecting us from danger. It operates through approach or avoid—going toward what nurtures us and away from what threatens us. From a young age, we […]
Teilhard’s Mysticism Book & Video Study
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll are welcome to a study series as we read and discuss Teilhard’s Mysticism: Seeing the Inner Face of Evolution (Orbis Books, 2014), and watch several videos by other scholars on cosmology and theology. Join the conversation! The study series will be held on Thursdays, March 23, April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18, […]
Teilhard’s Mysticism Guided Retreat
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Spiritual Life Committee invites you to a retreat guided by Teilhard’s Mysticism—Spiraling into the Cosmic Christ. Join us as we continue our focus on Science, Cosmology, Theology, and Mysticism, based on the work of Teilhard de Chardin—a 20th Century Jesuit and world-renowned paleontologist. The suggested donation is $75, which includes refreshments throughout the […]
Cancelled: Mindfulness Meditation
ELPC - Prayer Room (Room 135) 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesThis week's Qi Gong and Mindfulness Meditation session is cancelled. We will return to our normal schedule next Thursday at 7 pm. Join us and Susan Spangler as we learn more about Mindfulness Meditation and engage in this ancient prayer form together. We begin with Qi Gong and move into meditation instruction, guided meditations, and practices for supporting […]
Faith, Science, and Our Spiritual Life
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do the Universe and God have in common? If evolution is true, does that leave room for God? If I believe in God does that mean I have to deny physics? Got questions? So do we! Join us as we discuss the intersection between the science of our universe and our understanding of the […]
Jewish Chant
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a time of learning, worship, and community. David Goldstein will be teaching us about and leading us in Jewish Chant. A light lunch will be served.
Consciousness, Creative Expression, and Physical Morphology
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSound and Spirituality: Exploring Traditions As we continue exploring the role sound plays in our spirituality, the Spiritual Life Committee is offering two interfaith programs in March that focus on sound and its use in worship and prayer. Both programs follow Sanctuary worship and feature a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience or […]