The ministry of the Justice & Global Concerns (J&GC) Committee of East Liberty Presbyterian Church believes that God calls us to encourage and facilitate the active participation of all church members and friends in community, national and global mission. Therefore, they are:
 

Environmental Taskforce. This group is dedicated to environmental justice issues and projects, such as Earth Day and recycling, that help us improve our stewardship of God’s gift of nature.

Full Inclusion Taskforce. This is an outgrowth of ELPC’s discernment process on whether to become a More Light Church. The task force is an affirmation of ELPC’s commitment to welcome gays, lesbians, transsexuals and transgendered people into our ELPC community and works to promote the full inclusion and service of all people in Pittsburgh Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Gun Violence Prevention. This group focuses on addressing the issues surrounding gun violence in our local and larger communities.

Poverty Taskforce. This taskforce is focuses on Living/Minimum Wage, the Federal budget, changing the systems that perpetuate poverty and assisting local families.

Women & Children Taskforce. This group shares a deep concern for the well being of women and children, especially those whose lives are impacted by poverty, violence and equal access to the world’s resources. Through educational events, advocacy work and direct service, the group seeks to impact the lives of women and children in positive ways.

Other. We also partner with other ELPC ministries and programs throughout the year in support of or to co-sponsor special events and ELPC mission-related projects.

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J&GC Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are generally short term and revolve around current events or projects of the committee, such as: work groups traveling to Mississippi to work in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina; volunteer escorts to accompany Muslim youth on field trips to local cultural attractions.

Justice & Global Concern Committee Co-Chairs: Michele Bossers and Dick Headley

Note: The Justice & Global Concerns Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month and welcomes all who are interested in learning more about our mission and who have an “activist streak” in them.

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