Mission Activities
Maintaining a Healthy Brain
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion after Sanctuary worship in Room 234. We will learn how making minor changes to our daily routines—adding meaningful movement activities—can contribute to brain health and make a positive difference. Caterina Rosano, MD, MPH, will share information on the benefits of movement to maintaining brain health; and Jim Eng, PT, DPT, […]
Prom Gown Event
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Chapel Market is sponsoring a free prom gown event! All students and young adults who need a beautiful gown for a special event are invited to attend. Also, if you can donate a new or gently used gown or costume jewelry, please contact Kathy Hackney at hackneykatt.net. Please note, The Chapel Market will be closed […]
Far from the Tree Book Discussion
Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, explores what it’s like for parents of children who are profoundly different or likely to be stigmatized—children with Down syndrome, deafness, autism, dwarfism, or who are prodigies, become criminals, or are conceived in rape. Though these experiences can be difficult and isolating for families, […]
End of Life Issues
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesA spiritual event? A medical event? Or, increasingly, is it a legal event? Many of us in our lifetime become the family member or friend with the responsibility to handle the affairs of a person who dies. Join us as Carolyn Russ, attorney at law, shares what tools are available, your rights and expectations as […]
Neighborhood Mission Opportunity
Join us as we partner with Open Hand Ministries to put the finishing touches on the rehab house in East Liberty. Projects will include painting and other finishing work, both inside and out. There will also be work opportunities at Garfield Community Farm. Projects will involve planting beds and maintenance. Volunteers of all ages are […]
Breakfast with Chenoa Stock
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Mission Board invites you to a breakfast gathering at ELPC with Chenoa Stock. Greet her while she shares an update on her mission activities in Bolivia with Joining Hands. All are welcome!
The Search for Truth about Islam
Join Michele Bossers as she leads a book study on Ben Daniel’s The Search for Truth about Islam, sponsored by the Justice Committee. The book is available for $10 online, and two copies can be found in the ELPC Library. In his book, Presbyterian pastor Ben Daniel tackles common stereotypes and misconceptions that tend to […]
Serving at Shepherd Wellness Community
Shepherd Wellness Community 4800 Sciota Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us as we serve dinner at Shepherd Wellness Community on behalf of ELPC. Cooking will take place from 2:30–5 pm; serving/cleaning from 5:45–9 pm. All ELPC friends and members are welcome and needed to fully demonstrate that ELPC is a place for all of God’s people! To learn more or to get involved in ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry, […]
Summer Film Series: Just Eat It
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC's Mission Board invites you to attend the 2016 Summer Film Series. This week, our film will be Just Eat It. A Food Waste Story (75 minutes), hosted by the Neighbors Committee. We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we be throwing […]
Summer Film Series: The Canary Effect
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC's Mission Board invites you to attend the 2016 Summer Film Series. This week, our film will be The Canary Effect (65 minutes), hosted by the Justice Committee. An acclaimed documentary, The Canary Effect, is a 2010 work directed by Robin Davey and Yellow Thunder Woman, which seeks to expose the often misunderstood and frequently overlooked […]
Crafters’ Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC will host a gathering for those who use their sewing, knitting, crocheting, and other skills to give comfort and joy to others. Guests from some of our sister churches will join us as we share ideas, patterns, plans, and contact information for distribution to those who need our help. A light lunch will be served. […]
Meet our Malawian Guests
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPresbyterian Women is hosting a potluck lunch to meet and greet our Malawian guests in the Third Floor Music Room and on the Patio (weather permitting). All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Kay Shissler at kshisslerjuno.com or 412.681.2047.