ELPC – Second Floor Parlor
Confirmation Class
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOn Sunday, October 15, 12:15–3 pm, in the Second Floor Parlor, Confirmation Class will discuss Who ls God?—an introduction to the three persons of the trinity and our ability to relate to God as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. For more details, contact Pastor Heather or Sara Hackett.
YAM | New Year’s Eve “Early” Party
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLet us gather together (six feet apart), bringing our items that reflect this past year and place them in the YAM 2020 Time Capsule. If you are participating in the t-shirt making event, wear your shirt! Let’s ring in the New Year…early! This event is tentatively scheduled to be held in the Second Floor Parlor […]
Thinking About Consciousness
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Spiritual Life Committee for a Science and Theology conversation on Thinking about Consciousness. Are the “mind” and the “brain” separate? Do we really have free will or are all of our behaviors the result of a pattern of brain function? Is consciousness separate from the brain? Ponder these topics and more! Lunch provided.
Day Retreat on the Enneagram
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a day retreat at which we’ll explore the Enneagram—an ancient and mysterious means for better understanding ourselves, exploring our motivations, and discovering ways in which we can move toward wholeness. Lunch will be provided. There is no fee, but please RSVP with the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan or Norma Meyer.
Science & Theology
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn anticipation of the production of The de Chardin Project, we will watch Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: The Wings of Spirit and spend time reviewing the fascinating life and theology of this 20th century visionary. All are welcome to join us. Lunch will be provided.
Coffee Talk
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCoffee Talk is an annual event where we meet to drink coffee, relax, and discuss a specific topic. This year’s topic is Grown Up. Do you consider yourself grown up? Waiting to grow up? What was something you looked forward to as a child when you would think of being a grown up? Bring a […]
Psychology of Religion
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Spiritual Life Committee as we explore the Psychology of Religion. We will be led by ELPC member Dr. Kevin Seybold. Kevin is a psychology professor at Grove City College, and author of Explorations in Neuroscience, Psychology and Religion and Questions in the Psychology of Religion. A light lunch will be served.
Israel/Palestine Trip Info Session
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis fall, November 10–18, Pastor Randy and Rabbi Jamie Gibson from Temple Sinai will lead a shared study mission to Israel. If you’re interested in joining them and discovering the Holy Land and Palestinian Territories, then you're welcome to attend an informational session following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 31. Download ELPC's registration form, as […]
Half-Day Insight Meditation Retreat
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Insight Meditation Group is hosting a Half Day Meditation Retreat. All are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Susan Spangler at sspanglerlcsw@gmail.com.
Insight Meditation Retreat
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Monday evening Insight Meditation group invites both experienced meditators and novices for a time of retreat and renewal—as well as an introduction to meditation if you have not practiced before. The retreat will be in the Second Floor Parlor. Across the breadth of our culture, researchers are telling us the ways in which a […]
Walking Each Other Home
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThrough the film “Jesus and Buddha,” James Finley, former Trappist monk and student of Thomas Merton, guides us on a journey to the shared heart of Christian and Buddhist traditions, where together we experience the boundless mystery and love of God in every prayer, and in every breath. Offered by the Spiritual Life Committee. Discussion […]
YAM Mystery Event
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe will choose between three different mystery options of how we will spend our afternoon together. All you need to know is to come dressed to be outside and to bring your sense of adventure. Bring money for lunch or who knows what. This is a young adult event.