Mission Activities
Facing Systemic Racism Series: Uncovering Your Racial Autobiography
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us as we continue our series on systemic racism in our society and how it impacts our lives. The Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, dean of students at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead us as we explore our own racial autobiography. We will share a potluck meal in the Social Hall at 5:30 pm. […]
East Liberty Redevelopment Presentation
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us after Sanctuary worship to learn about exciting redevelopment projects in our community, including a virtual tour of housing projects, led by Kendall Pelling, director of land recycling at East Liberty Development, Inc. A light lunch will be served.
Facing Systemic Racism: Acknowledging White Privilege
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do you take into consideration when moving into a new community? How and how much are people of your own heritage portrayed in media and entertainment? What authors do you read? What do your children learn in history classes? How do you decide where and when to shop? Aside from theology, what do you […]
Fall Food Drive to Benefit EECM
On Stewardship Sunday, November 11, the Mission Board and Christian Education will once again sponsor a food drive to benefit the Food Pantry at East End Cooperative Ministry. Bags with a shopping list attached will be distributed on Sunday, November 4. Please return filled bags on Sunday, November 11, so they can be brought forth […]
Facing Systemic Racism: Where Do We Go From Here?
Please join us for the final event in our Facing Systemic Racism series as we discuss where we as a church go next to address systemic racism. Your reflections and input will help guide future events, action, and programs at ELPC. A light lunch will be served. Childcare is available by calling 412.441.3800 x140.
Facing Systemic Racism Series Planning Session
Garth Overlook Room 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe are planning our 2019 Facing Systemic Racism series and welcome all input. Join us at an Open Meeting on Thursday, February 7, 5:30–8 pm, in the Garth Overlook Room. Please come and share your thoughts! Contact Pastor Patrice at patricefs@coh.net or Becky Gloninger at rag15@verizon.net for more info.
ELPC Winter Food Drive
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC Deacons are sponsoring a Winter Food Drive in cooperation with the EECM Have a Heart for Hunger Campaign to assist our neighbors who experience food insufficiency during the winter months. The list of requested, non-perishable canned food items will be distributed on Sunday, February 10 and 17. Items are due back at the church […]
Facing Systemic Racism Lenten Series
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us for a six-week study of The Belhar Confession on Wednesdays, 5–7 pm, during Lent. This series will provide a theological grounding for our congregation’s anti-racism work, and provide an opportunity for the congregation to learn about the Presbyterian Church’s newest confession that addresses unity, reconciliation, and justice. A light meal of soup […]
Earth Care Challenge Kickoff Event
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWant to help to protect our Earth for future generations? The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to the Social Hall to learn about steps you and your family can take now to help save our planet from the harsh effects of climate change. Environmental activist and documentary filmmaker Mark Dixon will speak […]
Hopeful Conversations on Mass Incarceration
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and East Liberty Presbyterian Church for an interfaith evening of inspiration and conversation with neighbors, clergy, public officials and those impacted by mass incarceration. This event is open to people of all faiths […]
Earth Care Challenge Pledge
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you ready to pledge to a personal action/s to help save the planet? Consider what you can change or take on as in the areas of transportation, energy, food, yard and garden, home, education and advocacy. The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee will be available to record your pledge and take your picture in […]
DG2! Good Deeds Day BINGO
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 200 JHF Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC and Rodef Shalom youth in grades 4–12 will be showing acts of loving-kindness by assisting in BINGO with the residents of Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Meet in […]