Mission Activities
Environmental Book Club | Blue Revolution
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is reading Blue Revolution: Unmaking America’s Water Crisis by Cynthia Barnett. Americans see water as abundant and cheap: we turn on the faucet and out it gushes. We use more water than any other culture in the world, much to quench what’s now our largest crop—the lawn. Yet […]
Ten Thousand Villages Shopping
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHelp support the ELPC Deacons' holiday outreach ministries by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages on Saturday, December 17, 11 am–2 pm, and Sunday, December 18, 12:15–2 pm.. You can come to ELPC to shop, or go online to purchase items. Contact David Cowan or Pastor Patrice at Pastor Patrice at 412.441.3800 x230.
Ten Thousand Villages Shopping
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHelp support the ELPC Deacons' holiday outreach ministries by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages on Saturday, December 17, 11 am–2 pm, and Sunday, December 18, 12:15–2 pm.. You can come to ELPC to shop, or go online to purchase items. Contact David Cowan or Pastor Patrice at Pastor Patrice at 412.441.3800 x230.
Reducing Energy Bills & New Incentives
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnergy prices have gone up sharply within the last half year, and are impacting many households this winter. At the same time, legislators and the Biden Administration are to release $369 billion for “Energy Security and Climate Change,” part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offering rebates, tax incentives, and other programs to help households […]
Environmental Book Study: Superman’s Not Coming
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is continuing their study surrounding water with their next book, Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It by Erin Brockovich. This 2020 book is a stirring call to action from the environmental activist, consumer advocate, and renowned crusader. It […]
Taking Action on Soot Pollution Standards
Garth Overlook Room 116 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently proposing to tighten regulations on soot—a mix of metals, organic chemicals, and acidic substances in particles that are so small, they can be inhaled deeply into our lungs and enter our bloodstreams. Emitted by power plants and the tailpipes of cars and trucks, soot’s health burden falls […]
OHM’s Family TeamWorks Dinner
Support our mission partner Open Hand Ministries and their TeamWorks dinners by donating a side dish or dessert! TeamWorks is OHM's family development program that helps families improve their financial wellness and become first-time homeowners. The program is currently working with 25 families to achieve their housing and financial goals. The families meet to provide […]
Pathways to Our Sustainable Future Discussion
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is reading Pathways to Our Sustainable Future: A Global Perspective from Pittsburgh by Patricia DeMarco. The book examines the experience of a single city, with all of its social and political complexities and long industrial history, allowing for a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in […]
OHM’s Family TeamWorks Dinner
Support our mission partner Open Hand Ministries and their TeamWorks dinners by donating a side dish or dessert! TeamWorks is OHM's family development program that helps families improve their financial wellness and become first-time homeowners. The program is currently working with 25 families to achieve their housing and financial goals. The families meet to provide […]
Environmental Book Study
For their next session, the Environmental Team of the Justice Committee has selected two fiction books: Waste Tide by Chen Quifan and Grapes of Wrath by John Steinback. Feel free to read one or both! And plan on joining us to discuss them on Thursday, August 3, 7 pm, in the Courtyard. Come at 6:30 […]
Mission Board Film Series: The Human Element
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee will host a screening of and discussion on the film, The Human Element, following worship on Sunday, August 6, in the Social Hall. A light lunch will be provided. In the film, National Geographic photographer James Balog takes us through a journey of the “four elements”—water, air, fire, […]
Mission Board Film Series: My Name is Pauli Murray
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Justice Committee will host a screening of the documentary, My Name is Pauli Murray, following worship on Sunday, August 13, in the Social Hall. A light lunch will be provided. Pauli Murray was a writer, activist, legal theorist, and episcopal priest, and was involved in articulating key legal arguments of the Civil Rights Movement. […]