Mission Activities
Mission Board Film Series | 42: The Jackie Robinson Story
The Peace Committee will host a screening of 42: The Jackie Robinson Story, following worship on Sunday, August 20, in the Social Hall. A light lunch will be provided. Starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson and Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, 42 tells the dramatic story of their breaking the color barrier in major league baseball. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Communion Sunday & International Meal
ELPC - McKelvy Room (114) 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOn Sunday, October 1, the ELPC Board of Deacons will host its annual International Meal commemorating World Communion Sunday. Join us in the McKelvy Room after Sanctuary worship for a sample of global cuisine. For more info, contact Deacons Peta Harrigan Cole or Linda Sanders. The Peace and Global Witness Offering also will be received. […]
Updates on Our Community Partners
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ELPC Neighbors Committee in the Social Hall following Sanctuary worship as they welcome representatives from our community mission partners East Liberty Development, Inc., and Open Hand Ministries, as they give updates on their important work and ministries in the East End. A light lunch will be served.
Amen to Action
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, October 28, 8 am–12 pm, to work with other area faith communities to pack food boxes for distribution throughout Allegheny County by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The event will be held at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (616 N. Highland Ave.). This fun event is ideal for adults and school-aged children, […]
Tulip Planting and Fall Cleanup
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join the Garden Crew on Saturday, November 11, for our final volunteer day of 2023. We will remove annual flowers from the Highland entrance, the Courtyard, and the children’s play yard. We also will plant spring tulips at the Highland entrance. Green thumbs are not required, just bring a generous spirit and a pair […]
Forum on Sudan and South Sudan
The Sudanese Community of Pittsburgh is sponsoring a Forum on the Sudan and South Sudan on Sunday, November 19, 1–4 pm, in the Music Room. The speakers are Gaurav Bansal, senior Sudan desk officer at the State Department, and Esther Sprague, co-founder of Act for Sudan. There will be food and refreshments. The ELPC Peace […]
Fighting From the Inside Out: Ending the Death Penalty
A free event with author Todd C. Peppers and Martha Conley that reflects on the groundbreaking work of Marie Deans and Russ Ford. Ms. Deans, founder of Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation, was forced into the world of capital punishment through personal tragedy. “My mother-in-law’s killing was the crucial element, the key that motivated me […]