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Wednesday Connections and Club One Sixteen
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Christian Education at East Liberty Presbyterian ChurchChristian Ed at ELPC offers classes and events for all ages—from infants to adults. It is the life-long process of learning and living in relationship to God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Through the study of scripture and the practice of prayer, we begin to understand our life experiences as they relate to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come and join us! Your questions, insights, doubts, and concerns are welcome. On this page, you'll find information and descriptions for our offerings for:
Browse the page, or jump to the specific section you're looking for. (For more youth and young adults programs information such as retreats, confirmations, service projects, special events, and mission trips, click to the Youth and Young Adults page.) Come join us. We encourage you to "sample" different courses and programs to find the best fit for you in your faith walk. If you're not sure where to begin, , Associate Pastor of Educational Ministries. All Christian Ed classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45, and run from early September through early June unless otherwise noted. Classes and schedules are listed on our calendar. Adult Christian EducationSeekers, room 234Seekers wish to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith, and practice. ELPC's Seekers classes create a space for spiritual, intellectual, and experiential exploration. Participants have been interested in theological breadth, interfaith understanding, psychological and religious development, and progressive Christian activism. Together we seek a broad, inclusive dialogue, experience, and theology. All viewpoints are welcome and encouraged at our classes. View the weekly news flash for details on this week's Seekers class topics. Contemporaries, second floor parlorThe Contemporaries are an intergenerational fellowship of Christians seeking to live faithfully in the 21st century. We encourage one another to grow spiritually and to carry out ministries of compassion and justice. All are welcome. Journey with Scripture, second floor libraryJourneys cross boundaries. When the river bends, the future lies ahead in mystery and what lies behind disappears. Participants in this class read weekly readings from the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures, following the Lectionary, and reflect upon the texts. We seek personal transformation, and travel towards a community of vision, justice, and steadfast love. Parenting Circle, Harambe roomThe Parenting Circle is for anyone involved in parenting—single parents, couples, adoptive parents, step-parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors, and more. In weekly meetings and informal get-togethers, we share experiences, resources, prayer, and scripture. We often choose a book to read, sometimes secular and sometimes faith-based, and discuss chapters each week, drawing out themes related to our family lives. We explore how faith builds and nourishes our family lives and helps nurture our parent/child relationships. All are welcome to attend, even if your infant or child wants to stay with you! Wednesday Connections bible study, Wednesdays, 5:00 - 5:45Join Rev. Bush and Rev. Schoenewolf for an evening bible study session, part of the Wednesday Connections program. Stay afterwards to enjoy a simple soup dinner in the McKelvey Room. Children (Kindergarten through 6th grade) and young children (infant through pre-K)
Children's and young children's Sunday School (various locations)Children and young children have their special time during the 11:00 sanctuary worship service (or the 10:00 summer worship service during the summer). They join a member of our pastoral staff up front during the service for a special lesson and prayer, and then they are welcome to attend one of our "extended session" classes according to their age: Newborn through age 2 are in the nursery; 3 - 4 year olds are in room 240, kindergarten and 1st grade are in room 336, 2nd and 3rd grades are in room 338, grades 4 and 5 are in room 335. Classes are led by a group of ELPC parents, adults, and youth volunteers. For questions about children's and young children's Sunday School, contact Heather Lawrence (412) 486-0826 or Sandy Edgecombe, (412) 781-3295. Wednesday Connections, Club One SixteenWednesday Connections and Club One Sixteen offer a range of after-school and evening programs for children and youth from 1st grade through 12th grade, including free Hope Academy classes, snacks from Whole Foods, homework help, a simple family supper, and more. Check the Wednesday Connections page for details. For more youth and young adults programs information such as retreats, confirmations, service projects, special events, and mission trips, click to the Youth and Young Adults page.  Youth (6th though 12th grade)Youth Sunday School (various locations)Junior high youth, those in grades 6 through 8, are in room 341 and study "Seasons of the Spirit," a lectionary-based curriculum. Senior high youth, those in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, are in room 343 and study "We Believe," the denominational curriculum for youth. Wednesday Connections, Club One SixteenWednesday Connections and Club One Sixteen offer a range of after-school and evening programs for children and youth from 1st grade through 12th grade, including free Hope Academy classes, snacks from Whole Foods, homework help, a simple family supper, and more. Check the Wednesday Connections page for details. For more youth and young adults programs information such as retreats, confirmations, service projects, special events, and mission trips, click to the Youth and Young Adults page. Young adults (20's and 30's)Young adults in their 20's and 30's are an important and dynamic part of our church life. Whether you are single or married, living alone or in a group, working, job hunting, in college, or a little bit of everything, we welcome you! This can be a time of great change in your life, and so we offer a range of small and large group activities especially for those in this exciting (and sometimes scary!) time in your lives. Young adults may choose from any of the adults Sunday School classes. For information on young adult-specific offerings, please click to the young adults page. If you're a young adult and not sure where to start,
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East Liberty Presbyterian Church | The Cathedral of Hope 116 South Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 441-3800 |
a PCUSA congregation |
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