Featured Events
YAM | Do the Write Thing
One Wednesday every month, we take a different approach to "writing," whether it is reflecting, drawing, meditation, visual art, social justice, or communicating to others. Whether you write, type, voice text, use communication symbols, or draw, please join us! Questions? Contact Kelli Booher at KelliB@coh.net.
MLK Day of Service Sock Collection
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis year marks the 26th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (January 18), celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as "a day on, not a day off," MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national […]
The Notorious Trial of Joe Thomas
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ELPC Mission Board and Facing Systemic Racism Ministry Team following Sanctuary worship, as Tony Norman and Steve Mellon, journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, speak about their joint project, "The Notorious Trial of Joe Thomas." This is the story of events that took place here in Pittsburgh in 1922, regarding the treatment of a […]
Petitions to End Solitary Confinement and No-Knock Warrants (Breonna’s Law)
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) is organizing to put two binding ballot questions on the May ballot for Allegheny County and Pittsburgh. The first petition seeks to end solitary confinement in Allegheny County Jail, and the second petition pertains to banning "no-knock" warrants (Breonna’s Law) in Pittsburgh. To be added to the May ballot, […]
Virtual Lenten Retreat | A Journey into the Desert
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a time of personal and communal Lenten preparation. On this 24-hour retreat, we will journey with Jesus into the desert, considering our belovedness and the temptations we face, as well as set our own Lenten intentions for the season. We will have opening and closing Zoom time with each other and optional […]
Rich Heritage of African Americans in the PC(USA)
All are invited to attend the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus's second annual African American Heritage Event on Saturday, February 20, 1 pm, via Zoom. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Warren Lesane, the synod executive and stated clerk of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic. Discussion topics will include the contributions […]
Police Reform and Public Safety Discussion
You are invited to a Police Reform and Public Safety online panel discussion, presented by the Social Justice and Outreach Committee, and the Commission on Race and Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. The event is co-sponsored by ELPC, the Church of the Redeemer (Squirrel Hill), and a number of other faith groups. Panelists […]
Book Discussion | Banished from Johnstown
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Cody McDevitt will be with us to discuss his book, Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania. The book examines one of the worst civil rights injustices in the history of Pennsylvania, which took place in 1923. Join us for two opportunities to engage with Cody: once during the adult Church School hour with […]
Book Discussion | Banished from Johnstown
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Cody McDevitt will be with us to discuss his book, Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania. The book examines one of the worst civil rights injustices in the history of Pennsylvania, which took place in 1923. Join us for two opportunities to engage with Cody: once during the adult Church School hour with […]
This Life That Is Ours Q&A
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you involved in parenting? If so, join our Parenting Circle Church School class on Sunday, March 14, 9:30 am, for a special question and answer session with Lauren Burdette, author of This Life That Is Ours. The book is a great resource for parents to "explore the ways they can encounter God within their […]
PW’s Drive-by Diaper Drive
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOne-third of families have trouble paying for diapers. Parents may miss work because they cannot provide a supply of disposable diapers for their children at day care. Lack of clean diapers can adversely affect a child's health and socialization. Presbyterian Women will host a drive-by Diaper Drive on Sunday, March 14, 1:30–3 pm, at the […]
YAM | Tiny Campfire
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGather around your screens and join us for storytelling, games, and s’mores. No mosquito repellent needed. RSVP to Kelli Booher for this online camping experience and to receive your camping kit.