Mission Activities
Educational Session on Homelessness
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHomelessness and affordable housing are discussions that draw much attention and outrage in the East End, as well as in the City of Pittsburgh as a whole—and rightfully so. We are called to care for the most vulnerable among us, those who are without the necessities that so many of us have. Please join the […]
Follow-up Conversations on Gun Ownership
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us as we follow up our faithful discussion on gun ownership and control by educating ourselves on the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and local laws. We will be joined by a Zone 5 Pittsburgh police officer and Bruce Ledewitz, professor at Duquesne University School of Law. A light lunch will be served.
Understanding and Speaking Up for LGBTQ Christians: A Learning & Discussion Series
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll ELPC Friends and Members who want to learn how to better support LGBTQ Christians are invited to this three-part learning and discussion series. These sessions are designed to be an educational and development series (not debates) that provides an environment where authoritative presenters will share information, where attendees will be able to have their […]
A Time of Prayer
First Lutheran Church 615 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThere will be a time of prayer in support of all refugees, separated families, and victims of violence at First Lutheran Church on Grant Street downtown. Everyone who comes for prayer is encouraged to join the outdoor vigil for Martín Esquivel at 4 pm, and process to the Federal Courthouse building.
Healing Communities Training
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Justice Committee encourages ELPC members who are interested in helping our church discern the calling to support those in our community who are returning from incarceration—including some that are part of our faith family—to attend a Healing Communities training session at Pittsburgh Thelogical Seminary. Following this training, our goal is to evaluate if—and explore […]
Kick-Off Party for OHM’s JUST Run
Have a new year’s resolution around health and service? Join us at a kick-off party for Open Hand Ministry’s Pittsburgh Marathon team at BFG Cafe (5335 Penn Ave.) for pizza, info, and fellowship! Anyone interested in participating in the marathon as a runner (5k, 10k, relay team, full- and half-marathon) or as a volunteer supporter (pasta party, race day […]
19th Annual Summit Against Racism
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll are invited to the 19th Annual Summit Against Racism at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The event will be hosted by the Metro-Urban Institute and the Black and White Reunion. The theme this year will be Polarization to Cooperation: How do we Get There? The conference will provide a forum for discussion about the current state of race […]
Neighbors Committee Fellowship Time
ELPC - McKelvy Room (114) 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join the Neighbors Committee following our Sanctuary worship service, as we recognize and honor Fran Wilson for her envisioning, opening, and running The Chapel Market since its inception. Fran has worked tirelessly to outfit, organize, and manage The Chapel Market, as well as its volunteers. She is stepping back to pursue other interests, but […]
NBPC Annual Celebration of Joy Event
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus will hold the annual Celebration of Joy event in Knox Hall at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The program will highlight a history of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church and include performances by former Coleman/Patrick Scholarship recipients. A small donation in support of the Coleman/Patrick Scholarship Fund is […]
Forum on Problems in Sudan and South Sudan
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Peace Committee is hosting Famine, Political Breakdown and the Trump Travel Ban, a forum on the problems occurring in Sudan and South Sudan. The panel includes Congressman Mike Doyle, Rubani Trimiew, Hawa Abdallah Salih, and others. A light lunch will be provided by members of the Sudanese Community in Pittsburgh. All are welcome […]
The Impact of Open Hand Ministries
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join the Mission Board and Neighbors Committee as the Rev. Michael Stanton, executive director of Open Hand Ministries (OHM), updates us on the impact of OHM in East Liberty and Garfield. ELPC is a founding church of OHM, which was established in 2008, following the success of the 2007 East End Blitz. OHM reflects […]
Summer Film Series: The Secret Life of Your Clothes
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Neighbors, Justice, and Peace Committees of the Mission Board are teaming up to sponsor our fifth annual Summer Film Series. Films will be shown after our Summer worship service, along with a light potluck lunch in the Social Hall. In The Secret Life of Your Clothes, charismatic paralympian Ade Adepitan tells the fascinating story […]