Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
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Malawi 2023: 33 Years of Partnership
After a hiatus necessitated by Covid, a delegation of the Pittsburgh Presbytery International Partnership will travel to Malawi, March 8–23, to worship, serve, and pray with our beloved partner churches in the Synod of Blantyre.
Church School Classes | March 12
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of March 12
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. This Sunday, we’re pleased to welcome the Rev. Brian Wallace as our guest preacher for our Journey and Sanctuary services.
Brian has served in ministry since 2003 and currently serves as Associate Minister and Acting Head of Staff of Pittsburgh Presbytery. In this role, he resources and supports leaders and congregations throughout the Pittsburgh area.
He is passionate about seeing ministry leaders fulfill their God-given callings and has a special spot in his heart for middle and high school students. He is married to Renee, who is on staff at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, and together, they have two kids in grades 8 and 9.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Brian Wallace will preach from Deuteronomy 31:1–8, Being Human.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. The Rev. Brian Wallace will preach from Deuteronomy 31:1–8, and deliver her sermon, titled “What Comes Next?”
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
During Lent, Taizé will focus its prayerful songs and quiet meditations on Psalm 139 and practicing the Examen. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Pastoral Nominating Committee Update | March 3, 2023
Dear Members, Friends, and Staff of ELPC:
This past Monday, February 27, we held a hybrid meeting for our Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) orientation from the Presbytery. The Rev. Brian Wallace, Presbytery staff person, and the Rev. Vincent Kolb, transition liaison, as well as Pastor Heather and Pastor BJ attended and helped us prepare.
Later in this process, there will be an opportunity for each of you to share your thoughts with us; we look forward to hearing them. We are honored to serve you and ELPC in these roles and committed to working together on this journey in a way which honors the Lord our God.
Thank you for your trust in us and we ask for your prayers as we take this journey together.
—PNC
ELPC Elects Pastoral Nominating Committee
At a Congregational Meeting on January 29, the ELPC congregation elected the following persons to serve on the Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC): (top row, left to right) Douglas Booth, William Buchanan, David Carl, Andrea DeVries, James Eng, (bottom row, left to right) Linda Lane, Rebecca McGregor, Polly McQueen, and Antwone Wright. Please hold the PNC in your prayers as they are oriented to their important work on behalf of our church.
Worship with Us | Week of March 5
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Heather will preach from Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7 on the theme, Being Human. Communion will be celebrated.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Heather will preach from Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7, and deliver her sermon, titled “Being Human: What We Bear.” Communion will be celebrated.
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
During Lent, Taizé will focus its prayerful songs and quiet meditations on Psalm 139 and practicing the Examen. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Church School Classes | March 5
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Pastoral Message | March 2023
During the month of March, Pastors Heather, BJ, and I will be preaching on the theme of “Being Human.” There’s an old saying that says, “To err is human. To forgive is divine.” As I write this pastoral message, I must admit that last month, our collective failure to acknowledge Black History Month in the newsletter was an oversight. Yet, once our omission was discovered, initially, I decided that the omission was okay. However, as the month progressed, I felt ashamed that as a Black woman and descendant of African people, I did not ensure that we acknowledged and celebrated the historical and present-day accomplishments and contributions that my siblings of African descent who were formerly enslaved, died for.
Worship with Us | Week of February 26
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. We’ll welcome the Rev. Leeann Shaw Younger as our guest preacher.
Rev. Younger is the lead pastor of Cityview Church in Pittsburgh’s East Deutschtown/Spring Garden neighborhood. She co-founded the Evangelical Covenant Church congregation in 2010 with her husband, Wayne. They are the parents of three young adult children, Shaw, Isaiah, and Kayla. Leeann has a breadth of vocational experiences in her background as a nonprofit executive leader, faith leader, and community leader for justice for marginalized neighbors.
She is in the process of completing a Master of Theological Studies with a focus on decolonizing church practice from Pacific School of Religion.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Leeann Shaw Younger will preach from Isaiah 58:1–10 on the theme, Being Beloved.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. The Rev. Leeann Shaw Younger will preach from Isaiah 58:1–10, and deliver her sermon, titled “Missing the Point.”
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will dwell in the mystery of the transfiguration and our own luminous journey of ever increasing glory in the face of Christ. Pastor BJ will lead us.