Celebrating 11 Years of ELPC’s LGBTQIA+ Ministry
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 …
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Use of Pronouns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
Lent Devotional Week 2: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on 1 Kings 19:11-12 Sometimes life can be overwhelming. We may be stressed by the circumstances of our day, afraid for our future, and tired of doing what is …
Lent Devotional Week 1: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on Luke 4:1-13 One of the richest passages for reflection in the gospels is the story of Jesus being tempted just prior to the start of his public …