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
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Church School Classes | April 24
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
Notes From Pastor Randy
Over the past weeks, I have shared the difficult news about my upcoming transition away from ELPC into a new chapter of ministry service. In the years approaching eventual retirement, I will be offering myself as an interim pastor for larger congregations seeking head of staff leadership in times of transition. These roles usually involve moderating Session, guiding the church through a Mission Study, and assisting them prepare the way for welcoming a new senior pastor (or co-pastors). As was shared in a letter and an email, I will be concluding my time at ELPC on Sunday, May 15, and beginning work as interim pastor for Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland, on June 1. Read More
ELPC is a Certified Earth Care Congregation
We are pleased to announce that ELPC is once again certified as an Earth Care Congregation by PC(USA)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program through February 2023. ELPC was first certified in 2020. This honor speaks to our commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden.
To become an Earth Care Congregation, our church—through the work of our Environmental Team—affirmed an Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into our worship, education, facilities, and outreach.
PC(USA) created the Earth Care Congregation certification in 2010 to inspire churches to care for God’s Earth in a holistic way, integrating Earth care into all aspects of their church life. The certification honors churches that make that commitment and encourages others to follow their example.
We are one of 292 churches in our denomination that dedicated ourselves to care for God’s Earth this year. Our commitment—even in the midst of navigating limitations brought about by COVID—brings hope to our community and the world. Our Environmental Team hopes to inspire our members and others to intentionally respond to God’s call to care for the Earth.
For more information on how to respond to God’s call, contact Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.
Worship with Us | Week of April 17
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. Our services are currently being held in person and 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
The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis
On March 24, our Lenten calendar, Tread Lightly, encouraged us to read about the situation for children around the globe. The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is offering some more information.
A UNICEF report, titled The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis, presents the Children’s Climate Risk Index, which uses data to generate new global evidence on how many children are currently exposed to climate change-induced impacts, such as cyclones and heatwaves. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of April 10
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. Our services are currently being held in person and 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 | April 10
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
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering | Sharing God’s love
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that God’s people belong with those in need—releasing people from the bonds of injustice—and with the hungry—whom we are to welcome into our homes. And in Matthew 25, Jesus calls the church to be with those who are thirsty, imprisoned, and suffer illness. Read More
PPT Awards Hope Academy’s Adjoa Opoku-Dakwa First Place
More than 400 area students from 60+ schools competed in the preliminary rounds of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. Participants submitted video performances of monologues and/or scenes they had chosen from the works of William Shakespeare. Teams of judges evaluated each participant, and the selected finalists competed in The Showcase of Finalists at the O’Reilly Theater on February 28. Read More