Sunday services and classes

August 23 Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Dr. Leila Richards, MD, MPH, ELPC member, delivering the message.
• 10:00 am: Courtyard Worship; the Rev. Christiane Dutton preaching.

Christian Education

• Contemporaries, Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, Seekers: Classes resume on Rally Day, September 13.

Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the chapel. Childcare available from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. August 19 Taizé service will be followed at 8:15 by a discussion and demonstration by Jim Cover on bells. Second floor parlor.
• Labyrinth Prayer Walk: Mondays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm.
• Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, room 250.

ELPC News

Session news
At recent meetings, the Session named Bryan Lawrence (Class of 2012) to the Centennial Fund Committee; elected Lenore Williams as Deputy Stated Clerk; and approved guidelines for the 2010 budget.

Housing ministry opportunities with Open Hand
Mark your calendars for a second opportunity to help. Please join our Housing Ministry sometime during August 27 - 29 as we work with Open Hand Ministries to rehab a house in Garfield. We also need volunteers to work in the Garfield Community Garden. RSVP to Emily Rosenthal (412) 963-0139 or The Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy, (412) 441-3800 x30.

Save the dates
ELPC has a number of events planned for September and October, including: Rally Day on September 13; Deacon's Bulb Sale orders due by September 13; Church Picnic on September 20; Advocacy Workshop on September 22; Presbyterian Women's Retreat on September 26. Stay tuned for details on these and more events as we get closer to the dates!

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministries Men's Shelter
The EECM men's shelter needs your help. While their need is consistent, donations have declined. Requested items for August are: toothpaste and floss. Thank you.