Mission Activities
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. […]
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, […]