Letter from Birmingham Jail | Session 2
Following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 13, the Facing Systemic Racism Committee will present our second session on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's, Letter from Birmingham Jail. Led by Dr. Beverly Harris-Schenz, we will explore a summary of one of the seminal issues in Dr. King’s letter: "just" vs "unjust" laws. Dr. King […]
Lenten Silent Retreat
St. Emma Monastery 1001 Harvey Ave, Greensburg, PA, United StatesIn returning and rest you shall be saved. In quietness and in trust shall be your strength. We invite you to come away with God, in the middle of the Lenten season, for a quiet weekend retreat at St. Emma's Retreat House in Greensburg, from 5 pm, on Friday, March 18, until 12 pm, on […]
Winter Food Drive
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAs a Matthew 25 Congregation, ELPC actively seeks to engage in the world and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. And one of the Matthew 25 principles that we strive to live into is to eradicate systemic poverty. One of the ways we do so is by feeding our neighbors who are […]
Letter Writing Event
ELPC - Fellowship Room 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Environmental Team of the Justice Committee will offer an in-person letter-writing and advocacy time on Sunday, March 27, following our Sunday Church School classes and our Sanctuary worship service. Topics address environmental and social justice components of the Build Back Better Act, as well as the Hopes for Homes Act. Please join and contribute […]
LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou are invited to the next Spiritual Gathering of ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry to share food and fellowship at the church. Allies and LGBTQIA+ folks alike are welcome. Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate. GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.
Pickleball Tournament
Youth in grades 6–12 are getting together following worship for lunch and pickleball. There will be trophies, but no experience is needed. Meet at ELPC at 12:15 pm. We will […]
Tween Clay Night
Youth in grades 4–6 are taking a trip to the clay studio at the Union Project. RSVP to Sara Hackett.
Lenten JourneyDance
ELPC - Chapel 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExperience Lent in a unique way this year. Join Yamuna for her Lenten JourneyDance in the Chapel on Friday, April 8, 6:30 pm–7:45 pm. Take a musical, dancing journey as we approach the end of Lent, with songs from Godspell among other songs including "Guide me God," "Song of the Pharaohs," "Joyful Joyful," and "Prayer […]
Letter from Birminham Jail | Session 3
Are We a Social Club or Justice Seekers? In his prophetic Letter From Birmingham Jail, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., expressed frustration with white moderates, including clergy who were critical of civil rights efforts. King likened their complacency to the outright hostility of white supremacists, writing, "Shallow understanding from people of good will […]
Family Fun @ Liberty Green Playground
Families with kids of all ages are invited to gather at the Liberty Green playground following our Sanctuary worship service on Sunday, April 10. We lament that our in-person interactions […]
Good Friday @ St. James AME
St. James AME Church 444 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPastor Randy will be a guest preacher at St. James AME Church's "Seven Last Words" service on Good Friday, April 15, 12–3 pm. He will be speaking on the First Word Jesus spoke from the cross, "Father, Forgive Them." Consider supporting this ecumenical worship service!
LGBTQ Ministry Spiritual Gathering
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou are invited to the next Spiritual Gathering of ELPC’s LGBTQ Ministry to share food and fellowship at the church. Allies and LGBTQIA+ folks alike are welcome. Contact Wil Forrest at 412.441.3800 X118 or Wil@coh.net to learn more, to RSVP, and/or to participate. GOD CREATED YOU. GOD LOVES YOU. BE YOURSELF.