Pastoral Message | August 2022
I was recently asked to reflect and write a short piece for another newsletter reflecting on two questions: What disruption did your church experience during the last two years? How …
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Interim Pastor Nominating Committee Update | July 15, 2022
The Interim Pastor Nominating Committee (IPNC) is finishing up a draft of the Ministry Information Form (MIF). The MIF is our church’s job description for potential interim pastoral candidates to …
Interim Pastor Nominating Committee Update
As our church entered a period of pastoral transition after Pastor Randy’s departure, the ELPC Session directed the Nominating Committee to assist in the formation of an Interim Pastor Nominating …
Pastoral Message | July 2022
Seasons of transition stir up a lot of feelings: sentiments of the past; thoughts about “the way things have always been;” concerns and hopes for a future that seems so …
ELPC Mask Policy Updates | July 2022
As of July 1, face masks are only required at indoor events, such as worship in the Sanctuary or Chapel, when families with small children are present. Individuals are always …
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. …
Summer Worship Schedule Begins June 12
We will begin our summer worship schedule on June 12, with one Sunday service at 10 am. Summer worship will be held in the Sanctuary throughout June, but will move …
Thank You, Church School Teachers!
We rejoice that after two years of learning remotely, we have gradually been able to serve persons of all ages every week through our Church School Ministry. Classes have looked …
Pastoral Message from the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf | June 2022
Where have I seen the Holy Spirit at Work? I don’t usually experience the Holy Spirit with the same fierce, shocking power as the disciples did on Pentecost. For me, …
Pastoral Message from the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy | June 2022
Where Have I Seen the Holy Spirit at Work? Like the followers of Jesus, who were hiding on the day of Pentecost, I have seen the Holy Spirit at work …