Featured Events
Letters to Legislators Event
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Mission Board Committees are hosting a Letters to Legislators event in the Social Hall immediately following worship on Sunday, August 27. Participants will have an opportunity to write to legislators advocating for action on a variety of social justice issues—including driving privileges for immigrants; fair housing and nondiscrimination policies; environmental protections; prisoners’ rights; gun […]
PNC Listening Session
As part of our final formal phase of information gathering, the Pastoral Nominating Committee is hosting a series of Listening Sessions on Sundays and weekdays in August. The purpose of these sessions is to get qualitative feedback on what we most need in terms of leadership for our congregation. These sessions are serving as a […]
Stained Glass Tour
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin our tour guide for an in-depth tour of the stained glass in our Sanctuary and Chapel. Designed and created by eight Pittsburgh stained glass shops during the 1930s, the windows tell the history of Presbyterianism and our faith, as well as many Biblical stories, including the amazing depiction of Revelation in the balcony. Please gather […]
March to End Fossil Fuels
Many world leaders will be gathered in New York City for the U.N. Climate Ambition Summit. On Sunday, September 17, there will be a march to demand that these leaders invest in a clean and just future for all, and calling for an end to fossil fuel financing. There will be a Pittsburgh bus going […]
Church Extravaganza
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Membership & Outreach Committee is partnering with our Faith Formation Board to host a church-wide celebration and picnic on Whitfield Ave. Hot dogs (including vegan), fried chicken, and ice cream will be provided – please bring a side dish to share and/or sign up to volunteer. We need help setting up, serving lunch, and cleaning […]
Church Extravaganza
On Sunday, September 17, our Membership & Outreach Committee is partnering with our Faith Formation Board to host a church-wide celebration and picnic on Whitfield Ave. Hot dogs (including vegan), fried chicken, and ice cream will be provided—please bring a side dish to share and/or sign up to volunteer. We need help setting up, serving […]
OHM House Rehab
Help us work with Open Hand Ministries (OHM) to renovate their current property and make it available to a qualified and deserving family! Volunteers are needed on the first Saturday of each month and weekly on Wednesdays, 9 am–3 pm. No special skills are needed, just a desire to do some manual labor and enjoy […]
Confirmation Class Informational Meeting
ELPC’s is offering Confirmation Class for students in grade 8 and up. Confirmation Class is great time for youth to explore what they believe, how they want their faith to shape how they live, and if they want to become a member or friend of ELPC. Students who are interested in learning more about Confirmation […]
Connections Group @ Asian Lantern Festival
Pittsburgh Zoo 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesWould you like to reunite with some old friends? Our Connections Group will meet at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Sunday, September 24, 6:30 pm, to explore the Asian Lantern Festival: World of Wonders. This year's festival features a completely new display of lanterns! Explore the Zoo at night among giant luminous handcrafted sculptures while learning about Asian […]
OHM Family TeamWorks Dinner
Open Hand Ministries (OHM) is one of our mission partners serving the neighborhoods near ELPC. We will be supplying food for their community dinner on Tuesday, September 26. We are asking for volunteers to provide salads, side dishes, or desserts (to serve 6 to 8 people) for this dinner. Look for the sign-up tables at […]
Panel on Gun Violence
A panel discussion with local elected and community leaders—co-sponsored by Amnesty International Group 39, CeaseFirePA, and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence—will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 7 pm, at Calvary Episcopal Church (315 Shady Ave, 15206). Too many people in our communities are victims of shootings every year. However, community groups, public health […]
Seed Distribution
As you may have heard, our iconic Monarch butterflies are in trouble. These seemingly fragile creatures have the longest known migration of any insect, wintering in Mexico and then migrating north across North America, some flying as far as 3,000 miles! But these beautiful and intrepid insects are now being decimated by a combination of […]