Volunteers with Open Hand Ministries work on rehabilitating an abandoned house
  WorshipProgramsAbout ELPCHope AcademyNewsELPC Mission ActivitiesCalendar
 
 

Mission Activities

“Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundation of many generations; you shall be called the repairers of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in” (Isaiah 58:12). The Mission Board Committees of East Liberty Presbyterian Church are dedicated to be repairers of the breach and to minister to and in local, national and international communities. This commitment is faithfully carried out through ministry opportunities connecting ELPC members with the community through active, hands on participation, cultural exchanges, financial support, and in-kind resources. The Mission Ministries are engaged in advocating, feeding, housing, mentoring, and serving. We are organized into four committees: Peace | Poverty | Justice | Neighbors.

View upcoming events and volunteer opportunities below.

  • Saturday, May 4, all day or partial day | Neighbors Work Day

    The Housing Ministry, part of Neighbors Committee, sponsors Saturday work days in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods. The first Saturday of each month (except January) is a mission work day in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods with our partners Open Hand Ministries and Garfield Community Farm. Projects include house rehab for first time homeowners, clearing of abandoned property, and maintenance of fruit and vegetable gardens that yield produce for the neighborhood. No special skills needed; all ages are welcome! For more info, contact ELPC member & Mission Board co-chair Emily Rosenthal, (412) 963-0139, or .

  • Saturday, May 4, 8am - 12pm | Box & help at food pantry

    The Poverty Committee is organizing a volunteer opportunity at Valley View Presbyterian Church’s food pantry. Valley View hosts a food pantry, and we need some extra hands for boxing and carrying food for recipients. For more info, contact ELPC member & Poverty Committee chair , (412) 784-8048.

  • Thursday May 16, 7pm | Sister Helen Prejean to Speak in Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (PADP.org) is sponsoring a visit to Pittsburgh by Sister Helen Prejean, a tireless advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. ELPC Justice Committee invites everyone to hear Sister Helen speak on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM at Rodef Shalom in Oakland. The program is free and open to the public.

    Sister Helen is renowned for her book Dead Man Walking, which was made into a feature film. She has divided her time between educating citizens about the death penalty and counseling death row prisoners. She has accompanied six men to their deaths. Her second book, Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions was published in 2004. She is presently at work on another book, River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey.

  • Saturday, June 1, 8am - 12pm | Box & help at food pantry

    The Poverty Committee is organizing a volunteer opportunity at Valley View Presbyterian Church’s food pantry. Valley View hosts a food pantry, and we need some extra hands for boxing and carrying food for recipients. For more info, contact ELPC member & Poverty Committee chair , (412) 784-8048.

  • Saturday, June 1, all day or partial day | Neighbors Work Day

    The Housing Ministry, part of Neighbors Committee, sponsors Saturday work days in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods. The first Saturday of each month (except January) is a mission work day in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods with our partners Open Hand Ministries and Garfield Community Farm. Projects include house rehab for first time homeowners, clearing of abandoned property, and maintenance of fruit and vegetable gardens that yield produce for the neighborhood. No special skills needed; all ages are welcome! For more info, contact ELPC member & Mission Board co-chair Emily Rosenthal, (412) 963-0139, or .

  • Ongoing: Weekdays, 3pm to 5pm | K-8 Tutoring

    The Poverty Committee sponsors a K-8 tutoring volunteer opportunity. Tutoring at Sojourner House (MOMS) for grade school students in kindergarten through 8th grade is an ongoing outreach effort. For more info, contact ELPC member & Poverty Committee chair , (412) 784-8048.

  • Ongoing: Volunteer’s availability | Serve in the Soup Kitchen

    The Poverty Committee works with EECM to serve in the soup kitchen, serve shelter meals, or to deliver meals-on-wheels. EECM serves meals to the Men’s Shelter, runs a Soup Kitchen, and coordinates Meals on Wheels. Volunteers are needed to prepare, serve, deliver food, etc. For more info, contact ELPC member & Poverty Committee chair , (412) 784-8048.

The Director of Mission Ministries oversees the day-to-day operations; the Mission Board and four committees are dedicated members of the congregation who volunteer their time and energy. Please prayerfully consider becoming involved in or financially supporting these ministries.

For more information about ELPC’s mission ministries, contact The Rev. Patrice L. Fowler-Searcy, Director of Mission Ministries, or phone, (412) 441-3800 x30; or Kate Carlson, Administrative Assistant, by or phone, (412) 441-3800 x16.