Congregational Snapshot: Eastminster Presbyterian Church

Written by: Kate Snyder, Executive Assistant

Welcome to the second post in what I swear is going to be an ongoing series of congregational snapshots – our chance to highlight the wonderful ways that local congregations support the work of EECM. It’s been a while, so feel free to go back and read up on the earlier post about East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Thanks to Laurie Miller, an Elder at Eastminster, for providing the info for this snapshot!

Eastminster has played an integral role in the planning, development, and funding of EECM since its beginning. Located on Highland Avenue at Penn Circle, Eastminster Church is an active participant in the East Liberty community. Their many programs and activities include the Judah Project, which provides low cost musical instruction; an NAEYC accredited Child Care Center; HOME, a housing ministry to assist low income families in becoming first time home owners; and a fully-equipped cardio vascular fitness center. The congregation describes itself as intentionally cross-cultural and has a diverse active membership of approximately 180 people. Beyond the Eastminster community, the congregation is partnered globally with churches in Mexico, Haiti, Malawi, Russia, and Egypt.

Eastminster’s involvement in the work of EECM has always been multi-faceted. They provide free office, meeting, and program space (EECM’s Administrative Offices are located on the second floor), as well as ongoing financial support. Up until a year and a half ago, our Meals on Wheels program operated out of the Eastminster kitchen and several church members are active volunteers in the program.

We can always count on Eastminster to participate enthusiastically in our other projects and “drives.” A collection bin is kept outside the sanctuary to receive ongoing food donations to the EECM Food Pantry and each month, Eastminster members provide a meal at our Emergency Men’s Shelter.

Laurie says that Eastminster church chooses to be a Member Congregation at EECM “because we believe that the services EECM offers provide for healthier individuals and families and therefore, healthier communities.”

Thanks for all your support, Eastminster!