Cathedral Concerts Online | French Feast – ENCORE
ELPC’s Cathedral Concerts series will present French Feast – ENCORE on Friday, June 11, 7 pm. The special online performance will feature music from the 2019 Cathedral Concert with The Brass Roots, organist Dr. Ed Moore, and conductor Dr. Stephen Gage. The free concert will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook.
Kiss the Ground Viewing and Discussion
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do climate stability, healthy eating, and beautiful landscapes have in common? They all depend on soil quality. Whether or not you’ve thought about what’s underfoot, Kiss the Ground will give you a new appreciation for how critical it is to our health and well-being—and our planet’s future. Join the Environmental Team following Summer worship […]
Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us after Summer worship on Sunday, June 20, for a virtual coffee hour on Zoom. Bring a favorite refreshment and snack, and share in fellowship with our faith family. Click the button below to join via Zoom, or you may dial in by calling 929.205.6099 and then entering Meeting ID 837 7379 9831. Join Coffee […]
YAM Spiritual Fermentation
Let us join together with Pastor BJ at a local brewery for our last Spiritual Fermentation gathering! As we enjoy the process of brewing and look back at the contemplative practices we have discussed, we invite you to share an everyday ordinary activity, an interest, hobby, or passion of yours that you currently engage in […]
High School Mission Retreat Planning Session
Youth in grades 9–12 are invited to our High School Mission Retreat at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, Tues.–Fri., Aug 10–13, for a combination of service projects around the camp, worship, Bible study, and a lot of group fun after being apart for so long. We will be using Crestfield's space, but planning our own […]
Summer Kids’ Ministry | Highland Park
Throughout summer, we will explore the theme of Sanctuary—God is With Us Always during monthly mini-sessions of Vacation Church School. On Sunday, June 27, 2:30–5 pm, families with kids in preschool through grade 5 (completed) are invited to join us in Highland Park for worship, recreation, crafts, and prayer as we explore God's promises in […]
Youth Volunteer Day at Garfield Community Farm
Garfield Community Farm Corner of Wicklow and Cornwall Streets, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth in grades 6–12 are invited to join us for some volunteer work at Garfield Community Farm. When our work is done, we'll walk to the Milkshake Factory for a tasty treat. Youth may be picked up from ELPC.
Silent Walk on the Butler-Freeport Community Trail
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to the Butler-Freeport Community Trail for a Silent Walk! We will gather at the Monroe Trailhead at the Babcock Nature Preserve, Sarver, 16055. Join us as we walk in silence along the path at our own pace, stop, linger along the stream, sit, read, be in nature in silence […]
Letter-Writing Session
ELPC - Fellowship Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe ELPC Justice Committee invites you to participate in two justice-related, letter-writing opportunities following our Summer worship service. Our topics are: Sunday, July 11 | PA HB 999: Repeal of the Death Penalty Sunday, July 18 | PA HB 279: Allow Undocumented PA Residents to secure a Driver's License Download a sample letter, and read […]
Middle School Mission Overnight
Youth who have completed 6th -8th grade will be sleeping in tents in the garth, volunteering in our neighborhood, and playing outdoor games (think water balloons). There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 15 @7pm via zoom. Please contact Sara Hackett for the zoom information or with questions.
Environmental Book Club | Farming While Black
Garfield Community Farm Corner of Wicklow and Cornwall Streets, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee continues their study and activities around nature, regeneration, interdependence, gardening, and farming. We invite you to read Leah Penniman’s book, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land. Our discussion will take place on Monday, July 12, 7 pm, at Garfield Community Farm […]
PW Summer Gathering
ELPC - Online 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us on Zoom as we explore "Women in the Church, Then and Now." Lyndsay Hardin Freeman's book, Bible Women, states that there are 93 women who speak in the Bible, 49 of whom are named. We will focus on both women in the New Testament and women leaders in the church since then. […]