ELPC – Social Hall
Congregational Meeting
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe past year has been one in which we have experienced many transitions, and we are still rebounding from the global pandemic, as are many worshipping communities. And, by God’s grace, we are fortunate to have navigated the pandemic, an economic downturn, and transitions in pastoral leadership with strength, patience, and fortitude. On Sunday, February […]
The History and Persistence of Racism Within the Christian Church
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Facing Systemic Racism Committee invites you to join us on Sunday, January 29, for the second part of our series, The History and Persistence of Racism within the Christian Church, led by University of Pittsburgh professor and lecturer, Dr. Brock Bahler. Comments following the first presentation included: I've been Christian all my life. Why […]
Reducing Energy Bills & New Incentives
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnergy prices have gone up sharply within the last half year, and are impacting many households this winter. At the same time, legislators and the Biden Administration are to release $369 billion for “Energy Security and Climate Change,” part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offering rebates, tax incentives, and other programs to help households […]
NO Journey Worship
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThere will be no Journey worship service on Sunday, January 1. Our regular schedule will resume on Sunday, January 8. About ELPC's Journey Worship Service Our Journey worship service is a lively service of spirit, hope, and praise in which we encounter God's word in a fresh, compelling way. The blending of contemporary music, Gospel […]
NO Journey Worship
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThere will be no Journey worship service on Sunday, December 25. Our regular schedule will resume on Sunday, January 8. About ELPC's Journey Worship Service Our Journey worship service is a lively service of spirit, hope, and praise in which we encounter God's word in a fresh, compelling way. The blending of contemporary music, Gospel […]
Reckoning with Race: The History & Persistence of White Supremacy in the Church
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Facing Systemic Racism Committee invites you to a new series that's designed to provide a big picture overview of how Christianity invented, codified, perpetuated, and benefited from white supremacy. Led by Dr. Brock Bahler, we will consider not only how we continue to be implicated in this history, but also how we can lament, […]
Community Sing for Social Justice
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExperience the joy of choral singing as we join our voices together for social justice on Sunday, October 16, 1:30–2:30 pm! The Renaissance City Choir (RCC), as well as ELPC's LGBTQ Ministry and Justice Committee invite singers of all ages and skill levels to attend this community sing event in the Social Hall. Masks are […]
Celebrating the Bushes
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, May 15, for a farewell celebration in honor of our departing Senior Pastor Randy Bush, his wife Beth, and children Ian and Charlotte. We'll gather in the Social Hall for fellowship and to say "thank you" and send our prayers as they begin a new journey in […]
A Letter from the Birmingham Jail: Remembrance and Reflection
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDuring the Church School hour, Pastor Randy, the Facing Systemic Racism Committee, and the Faith Formation Board invite all adults and students in grade 6 and up to participate in a discussion of the Rev. Dr. King's prophetic letter. For this first installment of a three-part series, Pastor Randy, who has done substantive research on […]
Advent Kickoff Event
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth in grades 6–12 will host an Advent Kickoff event for our faith family on Sunday, November 28, 12:30–1:30 pm, in the Social Hall. Join us on the first Sunday of Advent to make a wreath, be together, and share some of our hopes for this season.
Telling the Truth with Dr. George Yancy
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTruth telling is a basic moral value. We interpret it to be the communication of what is known to be believed with no deceit or falseness. How then, do we factor in unintentional or intentional self-deceit, bias, and prejudice? How do we account for long-held false narratives that we are exposed to everyday in private […]
Church Life Sampler
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesELPC’s annual Church Life Sampler will be held following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, September 19, outdoors on Whitfield Street (weather permitting). Stop by to learn more about the various ministries that are a part of our church life together! Every committee and ministry area at ELPC will be on hand to highlight fall programming and […]