Mission Activities
2019 Film Festival | Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis documentary paints a portrait of the philosophy and work of cardigan-wearing children’s entertainer Fred Rogers, star of the popular show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. A former minister, Fred Rogers creatively communicated themes of empathy and acceptance, race relations, kindness, and tolerance using a colorful cast of puppets and friends for more than 30 years. Along […]
2019 Film Festival | Urban Roots
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOnce an industrial powerhouse of a lost American era, Detroit has been devastated by the loss of half its population due to the collapse of manufacturing. By the looks of it, the city has died. But now, in the empty lots, in the old factory yards, and in-between the sagging blocks of housing, seeds of […]
2019 Film Festival | BlacKkKlansman
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. African-American detective Ron Stallworth sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan with the aid of a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization […]
Renewable Energy Fair
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDo you want to find out how to switch to all renewable electricity? Are you trying to decide whether solar panels would work on your house? Do you know how to measure your carbon footprint? To find answers to these questions and other energy-use matters, you are invited to attend a Renewable Energy Fair following […]
Environmental Book Club
ELPC – Trustees Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to begin reading a book of your choice about nature or climate change. A list of suggested books is available. We will meet in the Trustees’ Meeting Room to discuss highlights and relevant actions. For details, email Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.
Writing a Racial Autobiography
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur fall 2019 Facing Systemic Racism series will focus on writing a racial autobiography. We invite you to join us for a three-week, introspective writing workshop, where we will reflect upon, share, and develop our individual experiences with race and create our own racial autobiography. Writing materials are provided. It is optional to bring photos. […]
Forum on Sudan and South Sudan
ELPC - Music Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Peace Committee, the International Partnership of the Pittsburgh Presbytery, and Crossroads Presbyterian Church invites you to the 7th Annual Forum on Sudan and South Sudan, 1:30 pm. The even will honor Congressman Mike Doyle, Esther Sprague, and the Enough Project. A light lunch will be provided.
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe next event in our Facing Systemic Racism series will be a Racial Wealth Gap Simulation—an interactive event presented by our mission partner, Open Hand Ministries. Please join us as we learn more about the connection between poverty, wealth, racial equity, and federal policy. Who has opportunity gains? Who has lost opportunities? Using federal policies […]
Earth Care Challenge Celebration
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Justice Committee’s Environmental Team for a summary and celebration of our Earth Care Challenge. Everyone who pledged is encouraged to come and share what you accomplished (small or large) and your experience. A basket of sustainable household articles will be raffled off. All are welcome, even if you have not yet made a […]
Reducing Gun Violence Address by Ed Gainey
ELPC - Good Samaritan Room 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesState Representative Ed Gainey will visit ELPC to speak on reducing gun violence. He is the sponsor of House of Representative's Bill 307, which seeks to ban the possession, purchase, transfer, use, or manufacture of assault weapons. Attendees also will an opportunity to send a postcard to the representative blocking Rep. Gainey’s bill. His visit […]
Holiday Shopping in the Name of Love!
Ten Thousand Villages 5824 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to get your Christmas shopping started early at Ten Thousand Villages (5820 Forbes Ave.) on Monday, December 2, 6 pm. Ten Thousand Villages is an independent nonprofit organization that supports artisans from around the globe by establishing a sustainable market for their products in North America. This special shopping event supports these artisans […]
Help Prepare Dinner for Families
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFour times a year, ELPC provides dinner for families involved with the Open Hand Ministries' Circles program. These families are working hard on improving their financial situation and reaching their goals. Consider helping them along the way by donating food and/or serving dinner. The dinner is a simple, yet an impactful way to get to […]