By the ELPC Environmental Team According to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), there are approximately 2,100 plants that are native to Pennsylvania—including varieties of ferns, mosses, grasses, …
Every year, we have the opportunity to support various missions of the national church and local ministries by participating in the PC(USA) denomination-wide offerings.
As you may know, more than 1.5 Million people in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe were affected by a devastating cyclone in March. A delegation of travelers from Pittsburgh Presbytery—including ELPC …
May is a good time to plant a tree so it can establish its root system before the summer heat begins. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide (CO2)—a major contributor …
by Tim VanFleet, ELPC member A casual conversation in a church office 20 years ago caused me to re-examine my religious commitment—particularly in the area of mission. As a result …
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee offers some tips to help your spring cleaning be more environmentally friendly. Here are some common, non-toxic cleaning ingredients that can be found …
Zero Waste is a movement that encourages the “Reduce and Reuse” part of the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” adage. For too long, we have largely ignored the first two steps and …
Original Text posted at Pittsburgh Legal Back Talk by Mary Nell Cummings, attorney, Casa San José volunteer, and ELPC friend On January 3, a Casa San José community member was …
On Sunday, January 20, ELPC joined Pittsburgh Presbytery in celebrating Freedom Rising Sunday—celebrating and recommitting ourselves to the work being done in Pittsburgh Presbytery and throughout our denomination to address …
Want to support mission while being physically active? OHM is looking for folks that would like to participate in a Pittsburgh Marathon relay team or any of the races (5k, …