8 Billion People and Counting
As you may know, Earth’s population has just crossed the 8 billion mark. What do we make of this very large number of people? Do we succumb to worry about …
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Category: Missions
Justice Committee Toiletries Drive for ACJ
As a Matthew 25 congregation, we embrace and care for those in need—including the final phrase of the verse, noting, “…I was in prison and you came to me…” We …
Mindfulness and the Environment
We probably all agree that the practice of mindfulness—of paying attention to everyday details and actions, and looking more deeply and lovingly at the world around us—is a good thing. …
Support the 2022 Christmas Giving Tree
The holidays are almost here again! As in the past, the Deacons are organizing the Christmas Giving Tree to benefit children and families from our community through ELPC Mission, Christian …
Combating Our Climate Crisis with Action
For those who care about God’s creation, the present time is one of crisis, and yet it is also a time of possibility. It is a time in which the …
Chapel Market is Open for Business
The Chapel Market is ELPC’s free clothing ministry located near the Whitfield St. entrance. It is currently open for customers on Thursdays, 10 am–12 pm. Customers register and are invited …
How Can We Help Refugee Families?
Pittsburgh is still receiving refugee families. And AJAPO (Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach) assigned two new families to ELPC in July. Here’s a brief review of how you …
Active Living with Chronic Conditions
Do you have an ongoing health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, cancer, depression, or another condition that affects your daily life? …
An 11-Year Journey From Izalco to Pittsburgh
Gabriela “Gaby” Reyes first came through the doors of ELPC in fall 2018, when she heard that Casa San José and ELPC were offering afternoon ESL (English second language) classes. …
Pentecost Offering to be Received
Dear Siblings in Christ, God’s vision for the world is that everyone finds their place in God’s kin-dom—in God’s household. At Pentecost, we celebrate God’s pouring out of the Holy …