News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
August 4, 2010
A time will come when those who have felt distanced from one another and from their truest selves will feel at peace again. God’s glory will dwell in our land, and truth shall spring up from all the earth.
with Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
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. No class after the August 4 Taizé service.
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, August 4, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, August 9, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Centering prayer: Tuesday, August 10, 7:00 pm. Room 250.
Youth and young adults
Valley View Food Pantry, August 7, 8 am to noon
 Two youth are needed to serve from 8 am–12 pm, on the first Saturday of each
month at the Valley View Food Pantry. We will be packing food boxes or assisting
persons to carry food boxes to their cars. A member of the Poverty Committee
will pick up ELPC youth at 7:45 am on these days. Please contact Pastor Heather, (412) 441-3800, x21.
Young adults study session
All those in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to come on Wednesdays through August 25 at 8 pm to watch and discuss the DVD-based study of Bishop N.T. Wright’s book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense. in Room 234. Contact
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ELPC weekly news highlights
Congratulations to Dr. Ron Peters!
 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary faculty member, the Rev. Ronald E. Peters, Ed.D., has been elected by the Board of Trustees of Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Ga. as its new President! Dr. Peters has been on the faculty of Pittsburgh Seminary since 1991 and serves as the Henry L. Hillman Professor of Urban Ministry and director of the Metro-Urban Institute. We have been fortunate that Dr. Peters has been a speaker and workshop leader here at ELPC, and we wish him well in his new endeavors. Dr. Peters will begin his duties as President of ITC September 1, 2010. Read the press release. Hear his sermon, “God’s Light.”
Community Development Update
There’s a lot of construction happening around ELPC,  from the Carnegie Library to the new commercial/residential building on Penn Ave. In addition, East Liberty Development Inc. (ELDI) unveiled the 2010 East Liberty Community Plan. Goals include:
- Neighborhood Stabilization: Continuation of a comprehensive housing strategy
through a variety of mixed-income alternatives to provide housing for all.
- Commercial Core Revitalization: Reinforce East Liberty’s commercial heart by
providing a mix of national and local products, services and entertainment.
- Connectivity: Improve transportation infrastructure. Priorities include
pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, bicycling amenities, street grid reconnections,
parking, transit development and Penn Circle two way conversion.
- Greening: Prioritize green project and sustainability in each development.
- Workforce: Unify workforce initiatives into one strategy that addresses
employers’ and job seekers’ needs.
- Youth Engagement: Engage youth in decision-making and share information
about healthy activities, jobs and career preparation.
- Community Engagement: Improve collaboration and communication among
service providers, neighborhood safety initiatives, small business advocates, block
groups and tenant councils.
Email lists have been developed for people who are interested in these areas of
the Community Plan. Email Becky Maclean at hera314@gmail.com or Katherine
Camp at katherine.camp@eastliberty.org to be added to a list. For more
information, visit www.eastlibertypost.com.
Hope Academy Fall 2010: registration, brochures, scholarships
 Hope Academy’s course brochure, registration form, policy info form, and scholarship applications are now available to download as pdfs. In an effort to cut costs (and save some trees) we will be mailing postcards to let everyone know that they can download everything here. If you would like a complete printed brochure, they are available at the front desk. For more information, click to the Hope Academy’s blog.
Mission Opportunity, August 7
Please join us on Saturday, Aug 7 as we work with Open Hand Ministries and the Garfield Community Farm to assist neighborhood homeowners and harvest crops for local families. All ages welcome! No special skills needed! For more info, please contact Becky Gloninger, (412) 913-6070, or the Rev. Patrice L. Fowler-Searcy, (412) 441-3800 x30.
Hygiene Kits for Disaster Victims
 Hygiene kits are one way to share in a hope-filled tomorrow. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of children and families the world over. Through Labor Day, Presbyterian Women are collecting hygiene kits for disaster victims around the world. Individual items and/or complete assembled kits are welcomed. Pick up instructions on the PW bulletin board outside the library. Please leave items or completed kits in the church office. If you wish to make a monetary gift, used for kits or shipping costs, make checks payable to “Presbyterian Women in East Liberty Presbyterian Church.”
ELPC in the Community
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. August’s “Food of the Month” is rice.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of August, the Deacons are collecting razors and deodorant for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support! |
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