Spotlight

Lisa Larges, guest speaker on October 11
ELPC is pleased to welcome guest lecturer and preacher Lisa Larges, Minister Coordinator for That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS)—a Presbyterian advocacy group. A lifelong Presbyterian, Larges is a candidate for ministry under care of the Presbytery of San Francisco, being honest about her identity as a lesbian and gifted with a sincere call to Presbyterian ministry. Her role is to lead TAMFS in its work for “an inclusive church that honors diversity and welcomes LGBT persons as full members” (TAMFS Mission Statement). Larges is a gifted speaker, having preached at numerous national conferences, and is a compelling advocate for full inclusion in the Presbyterian Church. On Sun., Oct. 11, she will lead a combined Adult Christian Education class at 9:45 am, in the Chapel, and will deliver the message at the 11 am worship service.

Sunday services and classes

October 11

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; The Rev. Ann Morris preaching, Pittsburgh Presbytery.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; Lisa Larges, guest speaker.
• 7:00pm: Koinonia Service of Praise; the Rev. Brian Diebold preaching. Join us before the service at 6:00 for a potluck dinner; RSVP to the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf, (412) 441-3800.

October 11 Christian Education

• Contemporaries, Journey, Parenting Circle and Seekers: Joint class in the Chapel, led by guest speaker Lisa Larges from That All May Freely Serve.
• Regular classes resume October 18.

Additional worship, classes, 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. October 7 Taizé service celebrates World Communion with a blessed bread service. No after-Taizé class
• 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.
• Wednesday Connections for Adults: Join us Wednesdays from 5:00 - 5:45 for Bible study with the Revs. Bush and Schoenewolf.

Youth and young adults

• Wednesday Connections: Our Wednesday Connection program starts at 3:30 and includes free Hope Academy classes, snacks from Whole Foods, homework help, a simple supper for families in the McKelvey Room, and more. View the webpage for the complete schedule.
• Young Adults: You are invited to get involved with one of our new Young Adult Small Groups! Contact the Rev. Brian Diebold for more information.

ELPC weekly news highlights

ELPC has a new website!
East Liberty Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce that it has launched its newly designed website: http://www.cathedralofhope.org/. Some of its new features include a new calendar, click-to-play sermon audio, a more descriptive Christian Education section, links to YouTube videos (Find out how come the organ has so many keys!) and more.

Mission luncheon
Join us on Tuesday October 13 for a potluck lunch and find out what God is doing in the world. Our guest will be Sue Ellen Hall who has worked for more than 20 years with the PCUSA mission service. She was most recently in Khartoum, Sudan. Please plan to attend this even especially if you are interested in mission or Africa. Bring a dish to share; utensils and beverages are provided. RSVP to Amanda Nolan, (412) 441-3800 x34.

Fall exercise classes
A healthy body can help support a healthy spiritual life. Give yourself a gift that keeps on giving! Come to our low-cost / no-cost exercise classes: Yoga, every Thursday from 7:15 - 8:45 pm through November 19. Zumba, every Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 pm, through November 19. Tai-Chi, every Tuesday morning 10:00 - 11:00 am and 6:00 - 7:00 pm, through November 17. RSVP and questions to Amanda Nolan, (412) 441-3800 x34.

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry
We continue to answer the call in the struggle against hunger. October's requested food-of-the-month for donations is: pasta sauce. Thank you.

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