Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, e-waste recycling event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For acceptable items, visit www.ccrcyber.com/events/. Sunday school begins with a coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult TNT meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by children’s and youth Sunday school at 9:45. District picnic begins at 3 p.m. at pavilion 6 in Mingo Creek County Park. Bring a beverage and salad. 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 worship at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30. Monthly grief group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Nancy Bular will serve as the reader. Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday. 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, registration for Mothers of Preschoolers is underway through Sept. 27 at the South Hills campus. The program includes monthly meetings, with child care provided. Register online at www.biblechapel.org. Wednesday classes at the Washington and South Hills campus will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning Sept. 16. Ignition 2015 will be held Sept. 20 at the South Hills campus, with a concert and speaker to rally students for “See You At the Pole.” Discounted tickets are available until Monday at www.itickets.com. 724-941-8990, ext. 151
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, breakfast will be served to those who attend the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school class. There will be games for the children, a devotional and special recognition for those being promoted to the next class. Rally Day will continue into the worship service at 11 a.m. At 6 p.m., those who correspond with church missionaries will provide updates on prayer requests and information provided by each missionary. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, will hold Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and 11 a.m. at McClelland Pavilion in North Strabane Township Municipal Park. A picnic lunch will follow, and there will be a balloon artist for the children. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, summer Sunday worship service begins at 9:15 a.m. There is an open position for the chancel bells and chancel choir. Contact Linda Boice for more information. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. 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 a.m. Also on Sunday, Club 56 will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and youth group will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. A swim party will be held to kick off a new year of youth activities. Call the church office for details. Sunday school classes will resume Sept. 13. 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 worship service begins at 11 a.m., with Jim Jackson serving as liturgist. Sunday is Food Pantry Day. Any items for the food bank should be placed on the table in the sanctuary. Volunteers who are able to work the coffee break on Labor Day weekend should sign up. Cookies also are needed for the four-day coffee break. Sunday school kickoff for children begins at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 13. The annual church picnic will be held that day at the Prideaux Pavilion in McGuffey Park. Table service, meat and beverage will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish to share. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Neil Brownlee will be liturgist. Donations of shoes for Faith in Action are due. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Stan Bateson, Jane McCullough and Camille Villena will provide special music. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday worship service will be held at 11 a.m. at Shelter 8 in Mingo Creek County Park. Fall schedule resumes Sept. 6. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Three Guyz pizza fundraiser will be held Monday. Choir rehearsal will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The office will be closed on Labor Day. 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 10 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrate. Men’s fellowship breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 5. Those who would like home Communion, are asked to notify the church office or John Milne. On Tuesdays, Bible study begins at 10 a.m., and small group meets at 1 p.m. Prep Talk Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. 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 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, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Lauren Wilder will be guest soloist. Bible study will not be held Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday will be the last worship service start time of 10 a.m. Beginning Sept. 6, worship service will return to 10:30 a.m. Volunteers will prepare and serve lunch at Washington Christian Outreach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Bible study will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday. Choir rehearsal will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-222-1510
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.
At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners class begins at 6 p.m. A weiner roast is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
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. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10.
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. 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 Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, the Rev. Stephen Smith will preach at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Special music will be provided by Mark Swift on piano. This is the last week of summer worship services at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be offered after the service. 724-225-5415
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m., followed by the blended worship service at 8:45. August birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated. Charge PPR/C meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the social hall. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Malissa Dry will serve as liturgist and Diana Barnes will deliver the message at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. This is the last Sunday to donate toothpaste for the food bank. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 11:15. Pastor’s noon Bible study will be held Wednesday in the Mary Hazlett Room. 724-222-2520
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and youth group and BUD children’s ministry meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men of Friendship will hold a benefit concert at 3 p.m. There is no admission fee. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the City Mission. Men’s ministry meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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, Sunday Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a doughnut social. The youth group is hosting a corn-hole tournament Saturday, and registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The tournament is outdoors, and food will be available. SOCL classes begin Sept. 13. Pierogies will be made Monday through Wednesday. 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 the Vigil Mass begins at 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 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.
At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. 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. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. District picnic will begin at 3 p.m. at pavilion 6 at Mingo Creek County Park. Bring a beverage and dessert. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth in junior and senior high school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Junior church for first- through fifth-graders is held during the service. Summer picnic begins at 1 p.m. Saturday. www.lsccwash.com
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 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning Sept. 9. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.
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, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 1 p.m. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, contemporary Sunday worship service featuring Circle of Faith praise band will begin at 10 a.m. Mission focus is Operation Shoebox. This is the last Sunday for the mile of pennies collection. A light lunch will follow the service. Healing service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the chapel. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 a.m. Saturday. Christian Mothers & Guild will open their new year with a Mass for deceased members at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a meeting in the church hall. Speaker Christine Hainer will present an overview of Operation Christmas Child. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., 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. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. every Friday. 724-225-8036
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday worship service will be held at 11 a.m. at shelter 8 at Mingo Creek County Park. Bring a lawn chair and a covered dish. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com
At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in fellowship hall. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. On Sept. 12, an outdoor showing of “God’s Not Dead” will begin at 7 p.m. There will be free food. 724-258-3084; www.riverviewbc@verizon.net
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school will resume at 9:30 a.m. in September. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship service 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. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m. 724-745-5962; www.lutheransonline.com/stpaulscanonsburg 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, 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 begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Camp W.A.C. Sunday summer program for 3-year-olds to sixth-graders begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays and worship service begins at 3 p.m. Sundays.
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., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. 724-222-2280