Mission Activities
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 […]
Living While Black Book Launch
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Facing Systemic Racism (FSR) Committee and the Faith Formation Board are co-sponsoring a book launch of Beverly Harris-Schenz‘s new book, Living While Black: My Experience with Everyday Racism on Sunday, January 28, 1:30–3:30 pm, in the Social Hall. Beverly is a member of the congregation and active in the FSR Committee. She will present […]
Gun Violence Prevention Letter Writing
Join the Peace Committee following Sanctuary Worship on Sunday, April 21, for a social hour to write letters to Pennsylvania legislators regarding gun violence prevention legislation. The Pennsylvania House of […]
Spring Planting Day
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEach spring, a group of dedicated members and friends refresh the Highland Avenue entrance with beautiful flowering plants, so it is vibrant and welcoming; the courtyard, so it is a […]
End Gun Violence: Pa. Advocacy Day
On average, someone is killed with a gun every 5 hours in Pennsylvania. Your voice needs to be heard by our lawmakers; advocacy is effective! After last years March for […]
Supporting Justice Issues
Now is the time to invest your energy in justice issues! The Justice Committee will have an in-person meeting following worship on Sunday, July 28. We will evaluate the many […]
Environmental Book Study: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. This is a classic book by a revered writer who grew up in Point […]