Mission Activities
Anatomy of Disparities in Health Care
Are you aware that America has a racial disparities issue that sickens millions of people each year? ELPC's Facing Systemic Racism team invites you to join us for study and discussion in a Zoom program, called Anatomy of Disparities in Health Care. Through this program, we seek to increase awareness, explore ideas, and create plans […]
Interfaith Vigil for Black Lives
Stand united with ELPC and more than 20 other local faith and community groups for an Interfaith Vigil for Black Lives on Wednesday, July 1, noon–1 pm, at the intersection of Fifth Ave. and Desoto St. Please wear a mask and bring a sign that calls for justice, remembers our fallen brothers and sisters, and […]
2020 Summer Film Series | Taking Root
We invite you to watch Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai, and join us to discuss the film on Sunday, July 26, following Sanctuary worship. Click here to participate on Zoom or call 929.205.6099. Enter meeting ID# 819.8076.6834 when prompted. Planting trees for fuel, shade, and food is not something that anyone would imagine […]
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 […]