Mission Activities
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 […]
Canceled: Lenten Book Study: White Awake
ELPC - McKelvy Room (114) 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read […]
Environmental Book Club: The Story of Stuff
ELPC – Trustees Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health – and a Vision for Change, by Annie Leonard (2010, 352 pages). Available on Amazon We have a problem with stuff. With just 5% of the […]
Canceled: Lenten Book Study: White Awake
ELPC - McKelvy Room (114) 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Sunday, March 15, our 8:45 am Journey worship service, all Church School classes, extended session, and after worship meetings are CANCELED. Out of an abundance of caution, we are encouraging members and friends to access our 11 am Sanctuary worship service online. Download this week’s bulletin and announcements. To stream our Sanctuary worship service, subscribe to our YouTube channel […]
Canceled: Lenten Book Study: White Awake
ELPC - McKelvy Room (114) 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLent is a holy time for lament, repentance, and change. Many approach Lent with a commitment to “give up” a special treat, behavior, or habit. As part of our focus on Facing Systemic Racism, the Mission Board encourages ELPC members and friends to embrace all aspects of Lent by engaging in an intentional read and […]
Canceled: Meatless Monday Spaghetti Dinner
ELPC – Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur previously scheduled Meatless Monday Spaghetti Dinner, which was scheduled for March 23, has been canceled. The Justice Committee’s Environment Team invites the congregation to share a meatless spaghetti dinner in the Social Hall. The Committee will provide spaghetti and drinks. Please bring a meatless side dish or dessert to share. All are welcome to […]
Earth Day @ 50 Commemoration
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe global theme of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary is Climate Action. More than a day, Earth Day 2020 (Wednesday, April 22) is called to be an historic movement as citizens of the world rise up in a united way for the creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery we need to meet our climate crisis and seize […]
Environmental Book Club: To Speak for the Trees
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee invites you to read To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger. Available on Amazon Plan on joining us for discussion on Thursday, May 14, 7 pm, on Zoom. Click here to participate on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Or, call in on your telephone by dialing […]
Forum with the ACLU and Burkit Bail Fund
The Justice Committee is hosting a virtual discussion on cash bail at the Allegheny County Jail since the COVID-19 outbreak. Speakers will include a representative from the Bukit Bail Fund and Terrell Thomas, senior field organizer for the ACLU of Pennsylvania's Campaign for smart Justice in Allegheny County. For Zoom access information, please contact Carol […]
The Ephesus Project Prayer Gathering
The ELPC Mission Board invites members to participate in The Ephesus Project Prayer Gathering on Saturday, May 23, 12:15–1:30 pm. In this COVID-19 environment, there is a prolific call for prayer across the land and the ground is perhaps more fertile than it has been in most of our lifetimes. Prayer is an essential element […]