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Have you been a member of ELPC's Connections Group in the past? Would you like to reunite with some old friends? We are planning an outdoor gathering at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens in Settlers Cabin Park on Saturday, September 11, 11 am. Bring a bagged lunch. We'll meet in the picnic area and then enjoy […]
As a Matthew 25 congregation, we are committed to supporting our siblings in Allegheny County Jail in a variety of ways, and we have been generous in response by collecting books, magazines, and toiletry items. Now, the Justice Committee is hosting a clothing drive to provide dignity and clothing to those who are returning to […]
Following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, September 12, the Peace, Property, and Facing Systemic Racism Committees invite you to a conversation on the future of the stained-glass window depicting General Stonewall Jackson, located in our Sanctuary’s East Transept. The window has been the subject of prayerful research by a Session-appointed task force, which is ready to […]
If you are inspired by God’s beautiful creation and like to play in the dirt, consider joining us for a workday in the Rain Garden on Saturday, September 18, 9 am–12 pm. Green thumbs are not required—just bring your energy, curiosity, and commitment to our community. RSVP to Megan Leisher.
ELPC’s annual Church Life Sampler will be held following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, September 19, outdoors on Whitfield Street (weather permitting). Stop by to learn more about the various ministries that are a part of our church life together! Every committee and ministry area at ELPC will be on hand to highlight fall programming and […]
Over the weekend of September 24–26, the Spiritual Life Committee invites you to join us in person at ELPC, for a virtual simulcast of the Center for Action and Contemplation’s CONSPIRE Conference, Me/Us/the World: Living Inside God's Great Story. In this time of great unknowing, how do we expand our sense of self to include […]
Have you ever considered language learning as a spiritual practice? Are you interested in learning Spanish as a second language (SSL)? Come to our SSL information session on Sunday, September 26, 12:30 pm, via Zoom. This will be a new beginners class, where we can answer your questions and gather ideas of what you want […]
You 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.
The Environmental Team invites you to read Henry David Thoreau's classic nature book, Walden, and join a discussion on Thursday, September 30, 7 pm. In 1845, philosopher and writer Thoreau built a tiny cabin in the woods near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, where he lived alone and self-sufficient for two years. His observations and […]