Support the Christmas Joy Offering
For those of us who gather in Advent expectation, we know that the only perfect gift ever given was the one we received in Jesus Christ. Yet, our congregation knows …
News & Events
Category: Spotlight
Thanks for Making VCS a Success
We rejoice that we were able to gather in person for our annual Vacation Church School program in June. Children, youth, and adults explored our call to live as Peacemakers …
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. …
Assistance Needed for Refugee Families
Thank you to all of the volunteers who made donations, shopped, set up apartments, and provided transportation for our refugee family from Sudan. The ELPC Peace Committee also donated $5,000 …
Guatemalan Project Remembered
You are invited to view a small display of photographs and read an overview of the Sister Parish Program, which ELPC sponsored from 1992–2004. It is located on the bookshelf …
Are You Willing to Open your Heart and Home to an International Exchange Student?
ELPC members Stephen and Travis Simpson-Hunt are local coordinators for Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG), a non-profit international exchange organization providing experiences that transform the lives of high school …
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 …
Introducing Liberty, Our Church Mouse
This fall, ELPC members will be visited by Liberty, our “church mouse.” Together, you and Liberty can take note of where you see God. At the end of the week, …
Take Part in the Presbyterian Week of Action | August 24–30
The gospel narrative is abundantly clear and the greater witness of the Bible confirms, God has called us, as people of faith, to seek justice for the most marginalized in …
Art on Display | Stop by, Experience, and Learn
As you walk through the hallways of ELPC, you may notice works of art from various indigenous artists that say “You Are On _________ Land.” These are part of the …