Mission Activities
2020 Summer Film Series | Just Mercy
As we continue our 2020 Film Series, the ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to watch Just Mercy. We will gather on Zoom to discuss the film on Sunday, August 2, following Sanctuary worship. Click here to participate on Zoom or call 929.205.6099. Enter meeting ID# 819.8076.6834 when prompted. Based on the life of civil rights attorney Bryan […]
2020 Summer Film Series | I Am Not Your Negro
As we continue our 2020 Film Series, the ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to watch I Am Not Your Negro. We will gather on Zoom to discuss the film on Sunday, August 9, following Sanctuary worship. Click here to participate on Zoom or call 929.205.6099. Enter meeting ID# 819.8076.6834 when prompted. A documentary directed by Raoul Peck, I’m […]
2020 Summer Film Series | Moundsville
As we continue our 2020 Film Series, the ELPC Mission Board and Mission Committees invite you to watch Moundsville. We will gather on Zoom to discuss the film on Sunday, August 16, following Sanctuary worship. Click here to participate on Zoom or call 929.205.6099. Enter meeting ID# 819.8076.6834 when prompted. Moundsville, Biography of a Classic American Town, by John Miller […]
So, Let’s Talk
As a Matthew 25 church, the Mission Board of ELPC invites you to the next program in our work of dismantling structural racism: So, Let’s Talk. To understand others, we are told "to walk a mile in their shoes." We hope that reading and discussing the story of "Routine Traffic Stop" (based on an experience […]
A City Divided: Police/Citizen Violence, Police Reform
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Social Justice and Outreach Committee and Race and Reconciliation Commission invite you to a Zoom talk with Professor David Harris, who will discuss his new book, "A City Divided” Police/Citizen Violence, Police Reform." The Rev. Dr. John Welch will provide a response. Click here to join the Zoom meeting or […]
2020 McClure Lecture Plenary Session
Following each presentation at the 2020 McClure Lectures and World Mission Initiative’s Month of Mission Series, you are invited to join us for a plenary discussion group on Zoom, 8:30–9:30 pm. Click here to participate online or call 646.558.8656 to join by phone. Enter meeting number 850 1401 4275 and passcode 621039 when prompted. If you miss a presentation, they will be posted […]
Affordable Housing in the East End
Please join us as the Neighbors Committee presents Becky Gloninger. Becky will give us an update on the families from East Liberty Gardens and future plans for even more affordable housing in East Liberty, as well as explore ways we can potentially walk with and help our neighbors who are in jeopardy of eviction. Participate […]
Confronting Confederate Symbols
In many U.S. cities and communities, people have come together to demand the dismantling of Confederate symbols. Some say these symbols celebrate heritage and history. For others, they are negative reminders of "America’s Original Sin." Join us as the Peace Committee and other members discuss the Confederate symbol in our midst, disclose the history behind […]
Environmental Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2013, 390 pages), and then join us on Thursday, October 29, 7 pm, for a discussion on Zoom. The subtitle of the book is "Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." As a botanist and professor […]
Café Justo Sale
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe’re pleased to continue offering both ground and whole bean varieties of regular, strong, 50/50 blend, and decaf Café Justo coffee! Stop by the driveway on Highland Ave. on Wednesday, November 11 & 18, 1 pm, to make a purchase. The cost is $10 per bag, paid in cash or by check made out to […]
Peace Committee Examines South Sudan
The ELPC Peace Committee invites you to hear an update on the situation in South Sudan and discussion on the world's newest country and it's people. Our panelist include: Sharon Stewart Sharon is part of Pittsburgh Presbytery's working group on South Sudan and Malawi, and the co-pastor of the Jefferson United Presbyterian Church Benedict Killang […]
Write for Human Rights 2020
Each year, Amnesty International runs a massive letter writing campaign to lobby on behalf of individuals whose human rights are in jeopardy. As part of this campaign, the local Pittsburgh group (Amnesty International USA Group 39) is hosting a letter writing event in December. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will be virtual. […]