Celebrate & Commemorate Mission
October is Mission Month at ELPC, and each Sunday, special themes will be lifted up during and following our Sanctuary worship services. Together, we’ll learn more about our church and …
News & Events
Category: Missions
Earth Care Challenge Update | September 2019
By the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee Seventy-seven people in our faith family pledged to fight the climate crisis by adopting new environmentally conscious actions. Many people have reported …
Planting Native Plants and Trees
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, …
2019 Pentecost Offering to Be Received
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.
Donations Needed for Medical Supplies
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 …
Environmental Tip from the Justice Committee: Planting Trees Part 1
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 …
Mission in Action: Tim VanFleet
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 …
Environmental Tip from the Justice Committee: Spring Cleaning
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 …
Environmental Tip from the Justice Committee: Zero Waste
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 …
ELPC People Make a Difference: Mary Nell Cummings
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 …