ELPC and Balaka CCAP Celebrate 25 Years
On Sunday, October 28, ELPC celebrated 25 years of partnership with Balaka (Malawi) Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP). The signing of a new partnership covenant with Balaka CCAP was …
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Environmental Tip from the Justice Committee: Gift Giving
Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, we in the United States increase our waste production by 25 percent? This equates to about six million tons of …
Beef or Beans: What’s for Dinner?
This month, the ELPC Justice Committee is asking: Beef or Beans: What’s for Dinner? Did you know that animal agriculture is on par with the entire transportation sector for the amount …
Cars: Tips to Conserve Fuel and Reduce Emissions
This month, the ELPC Justice Committee is posing the question: Do you ever think about how much energy cars consume? Car engines are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Here …
Support Farms that Protect Natural Resources
The ELPC Justice Committee suggests helping the environment by supporting more sustainable farming systems that protect our natural resources. Organic farms can provide some environmental benefits compared to conventional agriculture—especially …
Unfolding Stories from Carlisle Indian School
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the closing of our nation’s first Indian Boarding School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. These residential facilities were first established under Christian missionaries with the …
Single-Use Plastic: Recycle, Re-Use, or Refuse
Single-use plastic packaging—such as disposable bags, food wrap, and bottles—accounts for about 1/3 of all produced plastic. However, less than 20% of single-use plastic is recycled. According to studies published …
Café Justo: Drink in the Justice
Did you know that we only serve Café Justo fair trade-PLUS coffee here at ELPC? Did you know that our first order for Café Justo was on April 18, 2011, …
An Opportunity to Celebrate Earth Day
The ELPC Justice Committee invites you to celebrate Earth Day by participating in The Climate Ribbon Project—an arts ritual to affirm our solidarity as we unite to fight against “climate …
Recycling Plastic: Why and How
Did you know that more than 9 billion tons of plastic has been produced since 1950—and the vast majority of it is still around? Only about 10% of it is …