Renaissance City Choir Comes Out with New Name for 40th Anniversary July 17, 2025 Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQIA+ and allies choral group proudly announces its new name: Pittsburgh Pride Choir. The choir has been a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ cultural community since 1985. The name …
Living Love: Reading the Bible Queerly February 20, 2025 Are you frustrated with how some people use the Bible as a tool against LGBTQIA+ people? What does the Bible really say about same-gender relationships? This introductory offering is for …
Celebrating 11 Years of ELPC’s LGBTQIA+ Ministry August 15, 2024 ELPC’s LGBTQIA+ Ministry started in August 2013 with an exploratory meeting of ELPC members, and has met once or twice a month ever since then—even during the pandemic. The focus …
Use of Pronouns September 21, 2023 The Justice Committee invites you to use your personal pronouns when introducing yourself to others. You may have noticed new name tags at Rally Day or the Extravaganza that included …
LGBTQIA+ Ministry: All Are Welcome April 3, 2023 We are excited to share that ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry is changing its name to thoughtfully and prayerfully grow and change to meet the needs and interests of its participants. Now …
ELPC Participates in Pride Events May 27, 2022 To celebrate Pittsburgh Pride 2022, ELPC will be joining other Presbyterian Churches through a newly formed group called LAMP: LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh. Together, we will march with other …
Lent Devotional Week 6: Finding Hope in the Desert March 25, 2021 Lenten Reflection on Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus knew that Judas had departed to set his betrayal in motion. Jesus leaves the place where he has shared the Passover meal with the disciples, …
Lent Devotional Week 5: Finding Hope in the Desert March 18, 2021 Lenten Reflection on John 12:1-8 The writer of the gospel of John was both a literary master and a gifted theologian. For example, the story of Jesus being anointed with …
Lent Devotional Week 4: Finding Hope in the Desert March 11, 2021 Lenten Reflection and Psalm 137 on Ezekiel 40 God’s people experienced a season of exile – in which many were sent away from their homes; the temple was destroyed; an …
Lent Devotional Week 3: Finding Hope in the Desert March 4, 2021 Lenten Reflection on Exodus 16:1-8; 31 Crisis or wilderness experiences, whether precipitated by daily need or physical suffering can lead to a crisis of faith. In the Exodus passage, just …