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Church School Classes | March 20, 2022

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 20

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. As a reminder, our services are currently being held virtually. Click here for a live feed of worship services at their scheduled times. Please note, there will be an error message if there is no live broadcast. Read More

A Message from Pastor Randy on Pastoral Transition

Dear ELPC church family,

On March 15, I will celebrate 16 years of ministry at ELPC. This anniversary is notable, not only for its longevity, but because it will also be my last anniversary here. In the coming weeks, it is my plan to transition to a new chapter in my call to pastoral ministry. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of March 13

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. As a reminder, our services are currently being held virtually. Click here for a live feed of worship services at their scheduled times. Please note, there will be an error message if there is no live broadcast. Read More

Church School Classes | March 13, 2022

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

Immigration and Integration Ministry Team Helps Refugees Settle in Pittsburgh

The ELPC Immigration and Integration Ministry Team, under leadership of Eric Jester, has helped to resettle: a mom and son from Sudan; a grandma, daughter, and granddaughter from Iraq; and two families of six—both from Syria. Kids range in age from 6–17, and most of the parents are in their 40s. The families moved into apartments in Brentwood, Carnegie, and Crafton Heights. Read More

Howard Thurman and Practices of Spiritual Liberation

The Rev. Dr. Asa Lee, president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, leads East Liberty Presbyterian Church’s Seekers adult Church School class on Sunday, February 27, 2022. The class topic explores “Howard Thurman and Practices of Spiritual Liberation.”

Congratulations to Our New Church Officers

At our annual Congregational Meeting in late February, attendees were presented with and elected our new slate of church officers. Join us in congratulating:

Deacons | JoEllen Aleshire, Karen Beasley, Yodit Betru, Dana Carl, Annabel Degenholtz (Youth Deacon), Jeff Fritz, and Jason Lucarelli

Elders | Ray Anthony, Hollen Barmer, Sandra Brake, Carol Chonoska, Carla Depperman, Becky Gloninger, Stephen Simpson-Hunt, and Matt Stufft

Congregational Trustee of Centennial Fund | Kathy Callahan

Nominating Committee | Damon Bethea, Michele Bossers, Andrea DeVries, Josh Mattila, Jill Millard (Session Representative), and Elaine Phillips (Deacon Representative)

We also give thanks for those who served on the Nominating Committee for the class of 2022: Karen Beasley, Andrea DeVries, Tim Engelhardt (chair), Jill Millard (Session Representative), Elaine Phillips (Deacon Representative), Jan Pressman.

And lastly, thank you to our officers who have completed their terms:

Retiring Elders | Ray Anthony, Michelle Bard, Damon Bethea, Mark DeWitt, Ike Ezekoye, Katie Haas-Conrad, Corinne Krimmel, Pam Walaski, and Russ Walker

Retiring Deacons | Dana Carl, Doug Cooper, Dylan Geibel, Liz Gonda, Linda Harrington, and Henry Petrilli

Worship with Us | Week of March 6

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. As a reminder, our services are currently being held virtually. Click here for a live feed of worship services at their scheduled times. Please note, there will be an error message if there is no live broadcast. Read More

Church School Classes | March 6, 2022

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