Around the area – Oct. 10
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school will begin with a time of fellowship at 9:15 a.m. During the 10:45 service, those who went on missions trips will share their stories. Pastor appreciation will take place and a luncheon will follow service. On Thursday, Community Bible study meets at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club begins at 6:45 p.m. and Adult TNT and JV Youth group meets at 7. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Christian education recognition. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45. 724-229-8393
At Atlasburg Church Of The Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:15 a.m. Worship service begins at 10:30. Children and youth Sabbath will be observed. On Monday, trustee meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday’s dartball game with Jefferson Ave. United Methodist Church begins at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayerful Knotters meets at 10:45 a.m. and the fellowship luncheon at Cheddars begins at 11:30. On Thursday, choir practice is at 7 p.m. Bible Release Time for Trinity West students in grades 2 through 5 is held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Consent forms are available at the school. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Debbie Kerns serving as liturgist with Laity Sunday being observed. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Carlton Restaurant. On Tuesday, trustees will meet at 6 p.m. and council will meet at 7. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, worship service will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Vande Kappelle will deliver a message titled, “Walk the Tightrope of Life.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. 724-745-0800
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Parish of the South Hills, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, a contemporary worship service designed for young families begins at 5 p.m. Saturday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org.
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43. Youth group meets Sundays as follows: student leaders, 5 p.m.; middle school, 6 p.m.; and high school, 6:45 p.m. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school for all children will begin at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. On Tuesday, finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, church council will meet at 7 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. Donations will be accepted for the McGuffey Food Pantry. On Thursday, bell choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. and chancel choir at 7:30. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. Worship service begins at 11. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday prayer time will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 and worship service at 11. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, worship services will begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. On Monday, a youth fundraiser will be held at 5 p.m. at the Pizza Hut on Murtland Ave., Washington. Christian men’s fellowship will meet at 6 at the church and the Kerygma class will meet at 7. On Tuesday, Christian women’s fellowship will meet at noon at the church. Prayer shawl ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor and the Alpha Chi Sorority will meet at 7. On Wednesday, youth group will meet at 6 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-225-8610
At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035
At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday school meets at 9:30 and coffee hour begins at 10:15. Youth choir meets at 9 and all children are invited to sing. On Tuesday, Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. and Small Group at 1 p.m. Jason Hefner will present a Study of Scripture and Sermons at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary. All interested persons are invited. The annual “Treats From Trunks” and weenie roast will be held Oct. 25. 724-225-2110
At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org
At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. Bible study will meet at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer, teen and kid’s class meets at 6:30 p.m. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. and the Chancel Choir will sing. On Wednesday, Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. Holy communion will be served during the 10:30 worship service. Blessing of Bikes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church parking lot. On Monday, the worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. The Samaritan’s Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Loving Caregiver’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Joanne Coburn, registered nurse, will be the guest speaker. Christian Friends will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Napoli’s for their monthly luncheon. 724-222-1510
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday service will begin at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesday, Bible prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m.
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Worship service begins at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study and WAM for Children will meet at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Women of the Word Bible study will meet at 10 a.m. There will be a clothing drive for the month of October. Place donations in the bin in the coffee room. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday. On Wednesday, Suites Before Lunch will be presented in the sanctuary at 12:10 p.m. with Katy Williams as soprano soloist and Mark Swift as accompanist. Lunch in the social hall will follow. 724-225-5415
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended worship service with Pastor Deb Rogosky will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 and all ages begins at 10. On Mondays, ladies’ Bible study of 1st Corinthians meets at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, confirmation class for anyone interested in church membership will begin at 6 p.m. followed by Silver Ring Thing Course for boys and girls ages 11 and older at 7. On Friday, Oct. 17, monthly free spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. If you have a veteran you would like recognized in our upcoming Veterans Day Program, contact the church. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday with Mary Haas serving as liturgist. Community worship service at the Pumpkin Festival pavilion at the American Legion begins at 9:45. Canned soup will be collected for the food bank for the month of October. On Thursday, outreach activities for all ages will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Joy N Us Outing will begin at 8 p.m. tonight at Little Lake Theatre. Church school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday followed by worship service at 11 led by Steve Motzer. Youth group will meet at church for the Youth Cross Creek Park Hayride at 5:15 p.m. On Monday, education committee meets at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at noon. On Thursday, women’s book study begins at 6:45 p.m. and den meeting begins at 7. 724-222-2520
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. Worship service will begin at 11 in the sanctuary with guest speaker JR Gardener, director of the new Armory Youth Center in Canonsburg. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. James Lee will lead the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study meets at 6:30 p.m. and youth group meets at 7. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 when the Rev. Richard D. White Jr. will celebrate his third pastoral anniversary. For van pickup, call tomorrow by 8 p.m. 724-222-2382
At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. SOCL class begins at 10:45. The ANS women’s group will be attending its fall forum Sunday, Oct. 19, at All Saints Parish in Carnegie. 724-225-1895
At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. before Saturday evening Mass. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Listen to the 10:30 a.m. Mass live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. On Monday, Men Under Construction prayer group meets at 7 p.m. in Newman Center, college and Beau streets. On Thursday, Substance Abuse Ministry Group meets at 7 p.m. in Newman Center. The choir will host Night at the Races from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18 in the church hall. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Wednesday healing service will begin at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, worship service begins at 6 p.m. On Sunday, worship service begins at 11 a.m.
At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785; www.legacybaptistchurch.
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday with Christian education recognition. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. On Saturday, men’s breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at Tower’s restaurant and women’s breakfast begins at 8 at Panera restaurant. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Worship service begins at 10:45. Junior church will be offered during worship. Every Thursday is Family Night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with children’s ministry, youth group and adult Bible study.
At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. and worship service begins at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558
, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday followed by worship service at 10:25. Children’s church is held during service. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship meets after family ministry from 7 to 8 p.m. Annual turkey and ham dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 25.
At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728
At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, the church Mass choir and JG Monroe male chorus will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday. Special guest will be St. Paul AME male chorus. 724-225-8211; nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and donuts will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. Worship service begins at 11 followed by a light lunch. The mission focus is shoebox donations for Operation Christmas Child. On Wednesday, Word of New Hope Bible study will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall and Panera Faith Talk will meet at 7. 724-222-7490
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 150 Sunset Boulevard, Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. 724-225-8036
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469
At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, weekend Masses begin at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Religious education classes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth will be held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. Prayer group meets after Tuesday Mass. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. John Bible Center, Lawrence, annual choir day will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. 724-223-0445
At St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, a parish mission, “Dare To Be Holy”, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday by Bill Wegner of Good News International. A social will be held in the cafeteria each evening.
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages will begin at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion worship service begins at 11:15. 724-745-5962
At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133
At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service begins at 8:30 a.m. and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services and Open Life groups begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. AWANA begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath school classes for all ages and potluck luncheon. Adult Bible study will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet on the second and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org