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At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by children and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Easter sunrise service combined with Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian Church begins at 7 a.m., with breakfast to follow. Young at Heart will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Applebee’s. 724-229-8393
At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org
At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:45 a.m. at Washington Cemetery. Breakfast buffet begins at 7:30, and the Easter egg hunt on the front lawn and Sunday school begins at 9:15. The worship service in the sanctuary will begin at 10:30. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Easter sunrise service will begin at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. Communion will be celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Shirley Newbrough will serve as reader. 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 the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, worship services will begin at 7 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Saturday and 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. At the Washington Campus, 34 W. Wheeling St., Easter services will begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Live stream online begins at 10:45 at www.biblechapel.org. 724-941-8990, ext. 151
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Good Friday worship service will begin at 7 p.m. Special music will be provided by the worship team and adult choir. Easter sunrise service begins at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast and an egg hunt at the church. At the 11 a.m. worship service, the adult choir and Cody Hillberry will provide special music. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Easter services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The wind ensemble, chancel choir and bell choir will perform at both services. 724-745-0800
Carmichaels First United Methodist Church will hold an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at McGallicher’s Farm, 200 Hill Road, Carmichaels. Bring a lawn chair.
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Easter service will begin at 11 a.m. Pastor’s Christian education begins at 7 p.m. Monday. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, community Good Friday worship service begins at noon at the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer in Canonsburg. Easter Sunday outdoor sunrise service begins at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8 in the Education Building. Church school meets at 9:45, and the traditional worship service will begin at 11. On April 10, a free meal begins at 6 p.m., followed by a movie at 7. Vote for your choice of movie on the Facebook event page. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Good Friday worship service begins at noon in the Commons area, where the Rev. Jason Hefner from Faith United Presbyterian Church will be preaching. Traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11. New members will be received at the late service. Contemporary worship begins at 9:43 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Tuesday speaker series will feature Dr. Jim Platt, who will discuss the existence of evil in God’s creation. CommuniTea with Pastor Georgia Cohen will begin at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the dining room. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Easter sunrise service begins at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast. Easter service begins at 10:30. 724-377-2406
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. There will be no Sunday school. The Easter service will begin at 11 a.m. The Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Easter service. The children’s bell choir, adult chimes and adult vocal choir will provide special music. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Easter sunrise service begins at 7 a.m. at Mingo Creek County Park Observatory Hill. Breakfast will follow. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, community Easter egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service and children’s church at 11. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Easter sunrise service will begin at 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast in the large fellowship hall. Easter worship service will be held at 10:30. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Choir practice begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Croppers will meet at 6 p.m. April 10. 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, Easter worship service begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Resurrection Breakfast at 9:30. Activities and Easter egg treats for children will follow. Regular worship service begins at 11. There will be no Sunday school. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received Sunday. The offering will benefit the poor and provide relief to those affected by natural disasters around the world. Bring Your Own Book group will meet at 5:45 p.m. Thursday. “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” will be discussed. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held at 8:15 a.m. April 11. Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, and small group meets at 1 p.m. 724-225-2110
At Fawcett United Methodist Church, 346 Fawcett Church Road, Bridgeville, Good Friday service begins at noon. Easter Sunday service begins at 11:15 a.m.
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 begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Communion will be observed at the 11 a.m. Easter service. Mark Casto will be guest vocal soloist, the adult chancel choir will sing, and Bobbi Heastings will provide music. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the library. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, “Heaven is for Real” will be shown at the 7 p.m. Good Friday service. Refreshments will be served after the movie. Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, early Easter worship service begins at 8 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45, and the regular Easter service begins at 10:45. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, men’s fellowship breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. Adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11, followed by the children’s Easter egg hunt. On Wednesday, Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and youth begin at 7 p.m. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., Easter Sunday blended worship service begins at 8:45 a.m. On Wednesday, PPR will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Meadow Lands, and trustees will meet at 7. The leadership team will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday sunrise service begins at 7 a.m., with Diana Barnes delivering the message. Easter worship service begins at 11, with Michelle Garrison serving as liturgist. Paper towels are the food bank item for April. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Good Friday worship service begins at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday sunrise service will begin at 6:45 a.m. at Washington Cemetery. Sunday school Easter egg hunt begins at 9:45, followed by the worship service at 11. 724-222-2520
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Easter sunrise service will begin at 7 a.m. at Woodruff Memorial Park, with the regular worship service at 11. Communion will be celebrated. The office will be closed today and Monday. Deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Property committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Good Friday service begins at 7 p.m. Easter egg hunt will be held for children up to fifth grade from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Easter sunrise service begins at 7 a.m., and the Easter worship service begins at 10:55. Communion will be observed. Sunday school will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. On Wednesday, youth and BUD children’s ministry meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Lenten service will begin at 7 p.m. today, with the Rev. Clarence Croscutt, pastor of Washington Alliance Church, as guest speaker. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. Women’s ministry meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382
At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Good Friday services begin with the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 9:30 a.m., youth Stations of the Cross and Symbolic Entombment at 2:30 p.m. and Tenebre at 7. Holy Saturday liturgy and blessing of Easter baskets will begin at 1 p.m. Holy Saturday liturgy begins at 1 p.m., followed by the blessing of Easter food and baskets. Mass of the Resurrection begins at 9 a.m. Easter Sunday. 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. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sunday baptisms begin at 1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
Jefferson and Rices Landing United Methodist Charge will hold a Good Friday cross walk at 10 a.m., beginning at Jefferson Baptist Church. Ministerium service will begin at 7 p.m. Good Friday at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, Rices Landing. Easter sunrise service will begin at 7 a.m. at the gazebo in Rices Landing. Easter worship services will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Jefferson and 11 a.m. in Rices Landing. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. in Rices Landing.
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Wednesday healing service begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.
At John Wesley United Methodist Church, 35 Central Ave., Washington, Good Friday program will begin at noon. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Lois Swestyn.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Easter Sunday worship service will begin at 7:30 a.m. Communion will be served, and the bell choir will ring. 724-222-5630
At Legacy Baptist Church, 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. 724-678-7182; www.legacybaptistchurch.
Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the LeMoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Easter sunrise services begin at 7 a.m. at Amity United Methodist Church, with breakfast to follow, or 6:45 at Washington Cemetery, with breakfast to follow at Avery United Methodist Churh. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, cross walk begins at 9:30 a.m. today at Washington Christian Outreach. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Resurrection Sunday worship service at 10:45. The worship service will feature a play directed by Lisa Gerhart and performed by people of the church.
At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558
At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.
At McDonald Presbyterian Church, 202 W. Lincoln Ave., a 24-hour Easter prayer vigil will begin at 7 p.m. today in the Trinity sanctuary. There will be two community Good Friday services: noon at Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church and 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of McDonald. Easter Sunday service begins at 10:45 a.m. in the Calvary Center. There will be no Sunday school.
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, Minister Eric Tarpley will be guest speaker at the Easter breakfast, which begins at 8 a.m. Easter worship service will begin at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Resurrection Sunday service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wear a super-hero outfit to celebrate the theme, “Jesus is Our Super Hero.” 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Easter breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages. Contemporary worship with Holy Communion will begin at 11. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church lounge. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 150 Sunset Blvd., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-8036
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Easter sunrise service will begin at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast served by the men of the church. Sunday school Easter egg hunt for children begins at 9:45. Worship service begins at 10:45. 724-747-0613
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, Good Friday Liturgy of the Passion begins at 2 p.m. Stations and Veneration of the Cross begins at 7. Holy Saturday blessing of the Easter baskets begins at noon. Saturday vigil will begin at 7 p.m. There will be no Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday. Easter Sunday Masses begin at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Religious education classes for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will be held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Good Friday liturgy with the Veneration of the Cross will begin at 10 a.m., and Stations of the Cross will begin at 7 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter will begin at 7 p.m. on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m., and High Mass will start at 11 a.m.
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11:15 a.m. service. 724-745-5962 At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740
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 Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, Easter Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. The Resurrection of Christ will be celebrated. Bring bells to ring. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org
At Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Good Friday service begins at 7 p.m. Easter breakfast begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Easter worship service with Communion at 11. Free community lunch will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. 724-483-7090
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Easter Sunday worship services will begin with a 7:30 a.m. sunrise service and a 10 a.m. Resurrection Day worship service and cantata. Open Life groups will not meet. 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 begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org
At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., a Good Friday cross walk held by the youth begins at 4:30 p.m. today in the church parking lot. Easter Sunday service will be held at 9:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school.