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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Worship with Us | Week of March 10
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. Our guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott will preach from 1 Corinthians 13 on the theme, Transformed by Grace.
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. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott will preach from 1 Corinthians 13, and deliver her sermon, titled “Choose Love.”
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend: What to Know
The Pittsburgh Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 5, and there are several events that you can participate in!
Friday, May 3 | Carb-Up Party
for all registered participants
Saturday, May 4 | 5K, Kids Marathon, Toddler Trot Races
Sunday May 5 | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay
ELPC members have been Marathon runners, volunteers, and supporters of Open Hand Ministries for years. You are welcome again this year. Contact Laura Ristau for more information. Click the button below to learn more and register (choose your event and Run for a Reason, select Open Hand Ministries as your charity).
Open Hand Ministries was founded in 2008 by four churches, including ELPC. The mission is to teach financial wellness, rehab houses and sell the house at market value to an OHM-prepared family. This means previously marginalized families are wealth builders with financial freedom.
News From Your PNC | March 2024
Dear ELPC Members, Friends and Staff,
Your Pastoral Nominating Committee is very grateful and excited to have entered another phase of our work. After submitting our Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) to the PC(USA) late last year, we began receiving referrals from the PC(USA)’s system of individuals who matched our MDP, as well as independent inquiries. Since then, we have been engaged in screening those candidates and inviting some to formally apply. And last month, we began interviewing candidates on Zoom.
This process of screening and interviewing invited applicants will continue as we receive more matches from the PC(USA) and hear from pastors who have become aware of our opening via our social media and online job posting efforts.
We ask you, yet again, to continue to keep us and our efforts in your prayers. We have every confidence that God will lead us to the right individual. We would also like to ask you to help us spread the word about our pastoral opening to your friends and family. Thank you all for walking with us and supporting our work.
—Doug Booth
ELPC Pastor Nominating Committee: Doug Booth, Bill Buchanan, David Carl, Andrea DeVries, Jim Eng, Linda Lane (Chair), Rebecca McGregor (Secretary), Polly McQueen, Antwone Wright
Pastoral Message | March 2024
This Lenten season, we are following a Devotional titled Meeting Jesus at the Table. As you have seen, we are carrying this theme into worship each week; we will gather at the table on Thursday evenings to talk, eat, and reflect together; we will consider those who are hungry and collaborate to offer food to those in need. Read More
Church School Classes | March 3
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 3
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 Patrice will preach from Luke 14:13–21, on the theme, Transformed by Grace. We also will celebrate communion.
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 Patrice will preach from Luke 14:13–21, and deliver her sermon, titled “Table Manners.” We also will celebrate communion.
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Church School Classes | February 25
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 February 25
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 BJ will preach from Luke 7:36–50 on the theme, Love Unconditionally.
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 BJ will preach from Luke 7:36–50 and deliver his sermon, titled “Do You See?”
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Worship with Us | Week of February 18
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. The Rev. Ralph Lowe will preach from Matthew 9:9–13 on the theme, Love Unconditionally.
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. Ralph Lowe will preach from Matthew 9:9–13, and deliver his sermon, titled “The Welcome Table.”
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.