Mission Activities
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. […]
Free Flu Shot Clinic
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNeed a flu shot? The ELPC Property & Mission Board Committees are partnering with Birmingham Free Clinic to host a FREE flu shot clinic on Sunday, December 20, 12–4 pm. If you need a flu shot, stop by the semi-circle driveway on Highland Ave. No appointment is necessary.
MLK Day of Service Sock Collection
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis year marks the 26th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (January 18), celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as "a day on, not a day off," MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national […]
The Notorious Trial of Joe Thomas
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ELPC Mission Board and Facing Systemic Racism Ministry Team following Sanctuary worship, as Tony Norman and Steve Mellon, journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, speak about their joint project, "The Notorious Trial of Joe Thomas." This is the story of events that took place here in Pittsburgh in 1922, regarding the treatment of a […]
Petitions to End Solitary Confinement and No-Knock Warrants (Breonna’s Law)
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) is organizing to put two binding ballot questions on the May ballot for Allegheny County and Pittsburgh. The first petition seeks to end solitary confinement in Allegheny County Jail, and the second petition pertains to banning "no-knock" warrants (Breonna’s Law) in Pittsburgh. To be added to the May ballot, […]
Rich Heritage of African Americans in the PC(USA)
All are invited to attend the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus's second annual African American Heritage Event on Saturday, February 20, 1 pm, via Zoom. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Warren Lesane, the synod executive and stated clerk of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic. Discussion topics will include the contributions […]
Police Reform and Public Safety Discussion
You are invited to a Police Reform and Public Safety online panel discussion, presented by the Social Justice and Outreach Committee, and the Commission on Race and Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. The event is co-sponsored by ELPC, the Church of the Redeemer (Squirrel Hill), and a number of other faith groups. Panelists […]
Book Discussion | Banished from Johnstown
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Cody McDevitt will be with us to discuss his book, Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania. The book examines one of the worst civil rights injustices in the history of Pennsylvania, which took place in 1923. Join us for two opportunities to engage with Cody: once during the adult Church School hour with […]
Book Discussion | Banished from Johnstown
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Cody McDevitt will be with us to discuss his book, Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania. The book examines one of the worst civil rights injustices in the history of Pennsylvania, which took place in 1923. Join us for two opportunities to engage with Cody: once during the adult Church School hour with […]
Gentrification in Pittsburgh: History, Effects, and What We Can Do About It
The Real Estate Law Association (RELA) at Pitt Law invites you to an in-depth panel discussion on one of Pittsburgh's most prominent issues: gentrification. Our diverse panel, moderated by Pitt Law's very own Jerry Dickinson, will dive into the history of gentrification in Pittsburgh, the effects, and what you (and we) can do about it. […]