Community
Supporting Returning Citizens
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur worship services on Sun., Oct. 8, will have a special focus on returning citizens—those individuals who are returning to society following incarceration. The Justice Committee also will provide a program on welcoming and supporting these individuals at ELPC, featuring a post-release leader from Foundation of HOPE, a returning citizen mentor from ELPC, and a […]
Focus on the Environment at Frick
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a tour of Frick Environmental Center—a net-zero energy building that earned LEED Platinum certification. Bring a bag lunch and after the tour we can walk in the park and have fun. We will plan this event for rain or shine, so dress appropriately. RSVP to Linda Harrington at linda0144gmail.com.
Reel Q: LGBT Film Festival
Harris Theater 809 LIberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Justice Committee is sponsoring a film called Saturday Church, which will be shown at Harris Theater. After the unexpected death of his father, Ulysses, a shy, gender-nonconforming teen, faces a sudden onslaught of painful realities at home. In this coming-of-age drama, Ulysses flees to New York City and finds an inclusive gathering of trans and […]
Circle of Faith
Schenley Plaza Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin our church family and folks from other houses of worship for Pittsburgh’s annual Circle of Faith at the Schenley Plaza tent. The Circle of Faith is a public witness by various faith communities, designed to welcome and include LGBTQIA persons, as well as their families and allies. ELPC members are invited to gather together […]
Presbyterian Women Fall Social
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for a fun way to start the fall season? Presbyterian Women has just the thing for you! All women and girls—especially mother and daughter pairs of all ages—are invited to our fall social. Our theme will be: Celebrating the Stages of Women from Diapers to Golden Years. There will be prizes for the youngest baby […]
First Friday @ Soul Food
Carmi Restaurant 917 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIt’s time for a delicious soul food dinner out at Carmi Soul Food restaurant. Bring your appetite and money to pay your own tab. See menu at http://www.carmirestaurant.com/home.html. This is a TRAIL young adult event.
The Great Exchange: Traditions
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we together across the generations will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of traditions. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!
The Pageant of Peace
ELPC - Sanctuary 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll people are invited to enjoy our annual Christmas pageant, as the children and middle school youth of ELPC reenact the story of the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. May we all be inspired by this familiar story to share the peace of Christ with others, and be peacemakers in our world. This […]
Cancelled: Advent Mini-Retreat
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis event has been cancelled. The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to find a few moments of precious quiet among the noise of consumer Christmas, to reflect upon the amazing gift of incarnation apart from the madness of the sparkle season, and to come to the stable and kneel at the miracle of love come to […]
First Friday @ Pittsburgh Potluck
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYinz come to S’liberty enjoy a very Pittsburgh potluck and evening together. Sign up with Wil to bring popular Burg fare such as pierogis, salad with fries, brats, pretzel jello salad, burnt almond torte or just contribute to the cookie table. The evening will be filled with food, friends and games all with Pittsburgh flair. […]
Inviting Families of Young Children
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC is a community that welcomes persons of all ages. In an effort to best minister to families with young children (birth through pre-school), we are hosting an “open house” in the nursery on Sun., Jan. 21, during the Church School hour (9:45–10:45 am). Gather with other families in a kid-friendly space for light refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity […]
Fellowship Time to Support DACA
ELPC - Whitfield Lobby 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Justice Committee will hold a letter-writing, petition-signing, and tweeting advocacy campaign to support the DACA/DreamAct during Fellowship Time following worship on Sun., Jan. 28. Please join us in the Whitfield Lobby (ground floor) to find out how you can best lend your support. We will have the materials you need and some light […]