ELPC – Social Hall
WQED/ELPC Watch Party
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou are welcome to attend our watch party for a screening of We'll Meet Again: Coming Out in the Social Hall on Tuesday, April 3, 7 pm. While anyone is welcome, folks from ELPC, Sixth Presbyterian Church and Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community are intentionally invited as we will be sharing a booth as “inclusive Presbyterian churches” this June at PrideFest. To […]
Journey Worship: Passion Sunday
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for 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 songs and hymns, introspective worship and interactive communal praise helps to reflect the diverse, creative spirit that is at the heart of ELPC. The service is led […]
Interfaith Panel on the Use of Sound in Faith
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Christian life—like that of virtually every other faith—is saturated with sound. Bells call us to worship, we sing our praises to God, and are moved by beautiful anthems to the accompaniment of organ, piano, and other instruments. We clap our appreciation, utter aloud prayers and liturgy, and, of course, we listen to sermons, teachers, and the words of […]
The Great Exchange: Traditions
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we together across the generations will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of traditions. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!
Presbyterian Women Fall Social
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for a fun way to start the fall season? Presbyterian Women has just the thing for you! All women and girls—especially mother and daughter pairs of all ages—are invited to our fall social. Our theme will be: Celebrating the Stages of Women from Diapers to Golden Years. There will be prizes for the youngest baby […]
Supporting Returning Citizens
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur worship services on Sun., Oct. 8, will have a special focus on returning citizens—those individuals who are returning to society following incarceration. The Justice Committee also will provide a program on welcoming and supporting these individuals at ELPC, featuring a post-release leader from Foundation of HOPE, a returning citizen mentor from ELPC, and a […]
Guest Speaker: Madam Achol Majols Kur Kier
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ELPC Peace Committee and Presbyterian Women to hear Madam Achol Majols Kur Kier, who is visiting the Pittsburgh Presbytery as part of the PC(USA)’s International Peacemakers’ Program. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Kay Shissler at 412.681.2047.
Summer Film Series: The Brainwashing of My Dad
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Neighbors, Justice, and Peace Committees of the Mission Board are teaming up to sponsor our fifth annual Summer Film Series. Films will be shown after our Summer worship service, along with a light potluck lunch in the Social Hall. The Brainwashing of My Dad is a documentary film directed by Jen Senko about the […]
Summer Film Series: Locked in a Box
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Neighbors, Justice, and Peace Committees of the Mission Board are teaming up to sponsor our fifth annual Summer Film Series. Films will be shown after our Summer worship service, along with a light potluck lunch in the Social Hall. Locked in a Box is an award-winning short documentary that follows the stories of individuals […]
Summer Film Series: A Justice that Heals
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Neighbors, Justice, and Peace Committees of the Mission Board are teaming up to sponsor our fifth annual Summer Film Series. Films will be shown after our Summer worship service, along with a light potluck lunch in the Social Hall. A Justice that Heals is a documentary that explores the aftermath of the senseless murder […]
Summer Film Series: The Secret Life of Your Clothes
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Neighbors, Justice, and Peace Committees of the Mission Board are teaming up to sponsor our fifth annual Summer Film Series. Films will be shown after our Summer worship service, along with a light potluck lunch in the Social Hall. In The Secret Life of Your Clothes, charismatic paralympian Ade Adepitan tells the fascinating story […]
Journey Prayer
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJourney Prayer Time is a half-hour session with a few songs, an extended time for prayer, a reflection on the day’s bible passage, and Christian fellowship for mutual support and upbuilding. This prayer service will be alternately led by Pastors Randy, Heather, Patrice, and Mary Lynn. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.