ELPC Participates in Pride Events
To celebrate Pittsburgh Pride 2022, ELPC will be joining other Presbyterian Churches through a newly formed group called LAMP: LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries of Pittsburgh. Together, we will march with other …
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A Message from Kathryn Ophardt
Dear ELPC, I am deeply grateful to have spent the last two years with ELPC. You all have taught me so much about how to live out your faith in …
Trees for Life: An ELPC Baptism Ministry
Beginning this spring, we’re happy to announce that for each child baptized at ELPC, tree seedlings will be planted in the Tree Pittsburgh seed nursery. The Trees for Life ministry …
Summer Job Opportunities at the Presbyterian House in Chautauqua
Are you looking for a summer job? Would you like to spend some time in Chautauqua, New York? The Presbyterian Association of Chautauqua is looking for individuals to fill open …
Furniture Collection for Refugee Families
The ELPC Justice Committee will be collecting gently used furniture to be distributed amongst incoming refugee families on Sat., May 14, 9 am–4 pm, at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Parking …
Pastoral Message | May 2022
This year, May is an in-between month on the liturgical calendar. It falls between the two church holidays of Easter (April 17) and Pentecost (June 5). It is still a …
ELPC Supports OHM Marathon Runners
Consider making a financial donation for those running in the Pittsburgh Marathon races in support of Open Hand Ministries (OHM). As a Marathon Run for a Reason charity, OHM’s goal …
Part-time Gardener Wanted
Are you inspired by God’s beautiful creation? The Property Committee is looking for someone to help maintain the flower beds around the church on a regular basis, especially the Rain …
Notes From Pastor Randy
Over the past weeks, I have shared the difficult news about my upcoming transition away from ELPC into a new chapter of ministry service. In the years approaching eventual retirement, …
ELPC is a Certified Earth Care Congregation
We are pleased to announce that ELPC is once again certified as an Earth Care Congregation by PC(USA)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program through February 2023. ELPC was first certified in 2020. …