Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with a coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m. During the 10:45 worship service, Steve Mousetis will give a brief update on his recent missions trips. The quarterly business meeting will follow the service. On Thursday, community Bible study for women and young children begins at 9:15 a.m., and adult TNT meets at 7 p.m. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., with children’s and youth Sunday school at 9:45. 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, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adults in their 20s and 30s can have coffee with the pastor and discuss how the church can help them grow in their faith at 9 a.m. Sunday. 724-225-0632
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Kol Nidrei service will be held at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Yom Kippur will be observed Wednesday as follows: opening service, 10 a.m.; Torah service, 11 a.m.; Musaf and Yizkor, 11:30 a.m.; and Mincha, Torah service and Neilah at 6 p.m. 724-225-7080
At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Ignition 2015, featuring a concert and speaker, will be held Sunday at the South Hills campus. Mothers of Preschoolers open registration is being held through Sept. 27 at the South Hills campus. Register online at www.biblechapel.org. “Calling All Boomers and Beyond: Now is Your Time” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 at the South Hills campus. 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, the missions team will hold a half-price garage sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. There also will be a bag sale. All proceeds will help send a missions team to Arizona. Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., and Julia Smith will provide special music. Teen community group at 5 p.m., and young adults will meet at 7:30 p.m. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 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 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. Children’s church begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school starts at 11. Youth Breakfast Club begins at 10:45, and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11. A 25th anniversary celebration for Church of the Covenant preschool will be held at all worship services, and treats will be provided in the Commons between services. Haiti mission team is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 724-222-0190, ext. 112., for ticket information.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, members of the congregation will participated in the Covered Bridge Festival Saturday and Sunday at McGuffey Park. The outreach committee will be selling food, and there will be games for the children. Claysville’s sister church, Zion United Methodist Church, will be making fresh apple butter. Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. at Prideaux Pavilion. A regular church service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Liturgist will be Larry Maggi. Sunday school for children 5 and older begins at 9:45. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Lavonne Snodgrass will be liturgist, and guest speaker will be Brian Lays, a recent graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Deacons will meet at noon. On Monday, trustees will meet at 6 p.m., and session will meet at 7. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. 724-663-7632
At East Bethlehem Baptist Church, 264 Buckingham Road, Fredericktown, the Rev. Frank Frischkorn, regional executive pastor for the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware, will be guest speaker at the 7 p.m. Saturday service and the 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday services. Light refreshments will be served following the evening services. 724-350-0756
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 school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Communion will be celebrated. Annual turkey/ham supper will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. On Tuesday, Prayer Shawl Ministry begins at 6:30 p.m., and dartball at CCNA begins at 7. Choir rehearsal begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. 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, “Noisy Bucket” worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday. The chronological study of the Bible begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and Sunday school will begin at 10. “Big Hero 6” will be shown in the upper parking lot at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Bring chairs; popcorn and beverages will be provided. Those who would like home Communion should notify the church office or contact John Milne. 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 begins 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 11 a.m. Dan Chunko will provide music, and the chancel choir will sing. A quarterly congregational business meeting will follow the service. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Communion will be served during the service. Worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Thursday, Bible study begins at 11 a.m, and choir rehearsal starts at 7 p.m. Disciples Women’s Fall Retreat will be held Sept. 25-27 at the Hartman Center, Milroy. 724-222-1510
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 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, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin 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. Women of the Word Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Ministry Center. 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 school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-4040
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 Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided after the service. A CPR/AED training session also will be held after the service in the social hall. Those who are interested should contact the church office to register. Training is free, and a light lunch will be provided. Kids’ Night is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth Night for junior and senior high school students is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information, contact the church office at 724-225-5415 or fpcwash@comcast.net.
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended Sunday worship service begins at 8:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57, and Sunday school for all ages is held after the worship service. Free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the social hall. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., children’s Sunday school and worship service begin at 11 a.m. Malissa Dry will serve as liturgist, and Scott Nichols will deliver the message. Bath soap and shampoo are the September items for the local food bank. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Refreshments will be served after the service. Youth group will meet downstairs at 6 p.m. Nominating committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. Finance committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. 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. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. A chili cook-off will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Reservations to participate must be made by Sept. 30. For more information, call Marci Young at 724-531-1264 or Tracey King at 724-678-4919. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766
Good Shepherd Church of Upper St. Clair, 110 Hays Road, is hosting a Bible study fellowship on the Book of Revelation. Women’s study will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, and men’s study will begin at 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, call 412-523-2964.
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 begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a doughnut social and SOCL class. ANS meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Blanket Ministry will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Men’s group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. The last installment of “Bad Girls of the Bible” will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in McKeesport. 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 school and adult class, “The Bible for Dummies,” begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Those interested in joining bell choir should attend a brief meeting after the service. 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 begins at 11 a.m., followed by children’s Sunday school at 11:15. 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 will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Junior church for ages first thru fifth grade will be held during the message. www.lsccwash.com 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 is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. 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. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee, milk and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Worship service begins at 11, with a light lunch to follow. Mission focus is school supplies for Operation Shoebox. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church chapel. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At New Hope Worship Center Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Evening service begins at 7, except on the third Sunday of the month. On that Sunday, a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m.
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. 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 Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, Pastor Kevin Young will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday service. 724-941-3635
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. 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. Mondays. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us
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 begins at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
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. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Rally Day fellowship and Sunday school for all ages begin at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion worship service will begin at 11:15. 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. 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. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays, and the 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 special offering will be collected during the service for Compassion Kids. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in fellowship hall. 724-222-2280