Pastoral Message | May 2021
The first Sunday of every month, we celebrate the sacrament of communion. It is a powerful ritual and one that communicates on many levels. I remember being a young boy …
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Environmental Tip | April 2020
Now—before air conditioning season begins—is the perfect time to switch to an all-renewable source for your electricity. Rates tend to be lowest in early spring, so take this opportunity to …
Pastoral Message | April 2021
On Easter Sunday, our Book of Common Worship offers this prayer of adoration: Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and …
Taizé’s Relaunch & Reimagining
On March 3, I met with our Taizé musicians, a few staff, and members to discuss relaunching our weekly Taizé prayer service. That night, everyone was excited to be back …
2021 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
Scripture reminds us that God’s people belong with those in need—releasing people from the bonds of injustice, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and welcoming those without shelter. And as …
Celebrating the Gifts of Women
On Sunday, March 14, we will celebrate Gifts of Women Sunday. Pastor Heather will preach at our Journey and Sanctuary worship services, on the subject of “When Women Tell Our …
ELPC Assists Neighbors in Need with Grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation
ELPC has walked with the community throughout the years, doing our utmost to ensure people have shelter, food, utilities, clothes, and other necessities. Many of our neighbors continue to experience …
Pastoral Message | March 2021
In a recent issue of Presbyterian Outlook, the writer Johari Jabir told about a conversation with a beloved neighbor of his, a man simply known as Papa Lee. He was …
Being in God for the World
One of the things that excited me most about accepting the invitation to be the director of Spiritual Life Ministries at ELPC was to explore together how we can live …
Lending a Hand at Pittsburgh Presbytery
Many people in our faith family are giving their time by serving as volunteers and committee members at Pittsburgh Presbytery. We are grateful for their service and support of the …