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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Pastoral Message | May 2024
I was signing off a Zoom call a few weeks ago and a pastor friend of mine said, in John 20:19–23, when Jesus appeared to the disciples behind locked doors, he said four things to them:
Peace be with you (twice).
I am sending you.
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Forgive others’ sins.
The simplicity, relevance, and power of these words really struck me! No matter what time or season we find ourselves in, these words and their encouragement and empowerment are profound. Read More
News From Your PNC | May 2024
Dear ELPC Members, Friends and Staff,
We have had a great response to our advertisements and postings for the Senior Pastor position at ELPC. The Pastoral Nominating Committee continues to meet, pray, and review candidates’ resumés and statements of faith. We have begun interviewing candidates and have asked a few back for second interviews. As of mid-April, we have narrowed down the candidate list and now are preparing for in-person interviews and seeing and hearing these candidates preach in neutral pulpits. Please continue to pray for us. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of April 28
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. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston, our guest preacher, will preach from Acts 8:26–40, on the theme, Growing in God’s Promises.
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. Donna Giver-Johnston, our guest preacher, will preach from Acts 8:26–40, and deliver her sermon, titled “Easter People.”
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 | April 28
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
Church School Classes | April 21
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 April 21
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 Nehemiah 2:11–20, on the theme, Growing in God’s Promises.
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. Patrice will preach from Nehemiah 2:11–20, and deliver her sermon, titled “A State of (Dis)Grace.”
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 | April 14
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 April 14
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 24:36b–48, on the theme, Growing in God’s Promises.
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 24:36b–48, and deliver her sermon, titled “Can I Get a Witness.”
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.
Building and Grounds Beautification Work
You may have noticed that the garden areas around ELPC have been weeded and freshly mulched to prepare for spring. If you have been in The Chapel Market recently, you may have noticed that the area is brighter and more inviting because the walls have been painted. You probably didn’t know that the United Steelworkers Union recently held a week-long convention in Pittsburgh (March 3–8) for their new and younger members who they refer to as “Next-Gen” members. What do these things have in common?
On March 7, these USW convention participants volunteered to donate their time to community service at 18 sites across Pittsburgh, including ELPC! Twelve volunteers, from across the country, came to ELPC to complete these projects for us. The USW supplied the materials and tools needed. We are very appreciative of their generosity and time.
We also are grateful for the 12+ ELPC congregation members and staff who made this USW workday such a success! Much was accomplished in just three hours due to coordination and preplanning efforts. And let’s not forget that The Chapel Market needed to be “put back together” as a shopping area! Special thanks go out to Don Breitbarth for coordinating the garden work; to Emily Rosenthal, Cathleen Malmstrom and Gerald McClendon for coordinating The Chapel Market work; and to Jim Tinnemeyer and the facilities staff for their support and oversight.
This work saved our church an estimated $5,000 in out-of-pocket costs!