Freedom Rising Ministry Donations Still Being Accepted January 25, 2019 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 …
OHM Pittsburgh Marathon Team: Run for a Reason January 22, 2019 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, …
ELPC and Balaka CCAP Celebrate 25 Years December 12, 2018 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 …
Environmental Tip from the Justice Committee: Gift Giving December 5, 2018 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? November 8, 2018 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 October 8, 2018 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 September 10, 2018 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 September 5, 2018 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 May 10, 2018 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 April 18, 2018 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, …