The United Nations recently held its 2021 Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Here are some takeaways from the ELPC Environmental Team on the climate negotiations that were discussed. Read More

Over the four Sundays of Advent, we will sing the simple hymn, While We Are Waiting, Come. It was written in 1986 and its chorus is nine little words: “Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come.” It reminds us of important truths—that Jesus is our Lord and Redeemer, and that his name (Emmanuel) means “God with us.” Read More

Advent is the beginning of our church’s calendar and the season when we wait for the coming Messiah, the baby Jesus. As we consider what it means to Wait on the Lord this Advent season, the ELPC Faith Formation Board has collected 24 stories of waiting, written by members and friends of our congregation. People were asked to share a time when they had to wait, or what waiting means to them. The stories have been organized around the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy—which we also will be reflecting on each week in worship.

This is a beautiful collection which we hope will help us see God and each other in new and meaningful ways. Thank you to everyone who shared their story!

Pick up a copy of this year’s devotional, Waiting: Stories by Members of ELPC, at the church or download a copy.

Parents: We are excited to have authors of all ages in our Advent devotional. Some stories will be more meaningful for adults and older teens. Stories that are particularly kid friendly or where written by kids are found on December 1, 3, 6, and 22.

The Board of Deacons was unable to host our International Luncheon this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, we have prepared a video, titled ELPC Cooks International, featuring five recipes prepared by ELPC members. We also have an updated International Recipe Book with ethnic/cultural recipes for you to enjoy at home. Bon appétit!