Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Gospel musician Jonathan White will perform at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be received. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by children and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. 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. Nursery care is available. A movie, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” will be shown from 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 19. Bring blankets and snacks. 724-225-0632
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services, including a Torah service, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, “General Admission: The Martian” will be held Aug. 20 and 21 at South Hills, Washington, Wilkinsburg and Robinson campuses. Visit www.biblechapel.org for service times. Psalm 139 Ministry will host a respite for families who have children with special needs at the South Hills campus. Register on the website. An evening with Third Day and guest Warren Barfield will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the South Hills campus. Visit the website for ticket information. 724-941-8990, ext. 151
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., will hold a combined Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. at the Slovan location. A cookout will follow. Food and beverages will be provided. Dr. Jerome Creach will preach. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., and Communion will be celebrated. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. 724-222-7770
At Calvary United Presbyterian Church, 800 Thompson Ave., Donora, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday school is held during the second half of the service. 724-379-8285
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Pike St., 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 10:30 a.m. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Children and youth programs are offered. 724-746-4900; centralconnect.org
At Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Pastor James Agnew will conduct the service.
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 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. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-2406
At Clarksville Missionary Church, 204 South St., Sunday school for all ages begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study and prayer meeting begin at 5 p.m. Youth group for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-470-7017
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. Annual Charge Picnic will be held Aug. 28 at Claysville Community Park immediately following the worship service. Meat, drinks, buns and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share, plus an item for the white-elephant game. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Croppers will meet at 6 p.m. today. Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-225-8610
At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-941-9035; www.faithlakeside.com
At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Child care for children 5 and younger is provided during the worship service. The mission team is collecting cleaning products, including laundry detergent, for the local food pantry. Sip ‘n Play meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Church picnic will be held Aug. 21, immediately following the worship service. Meat and drinks will be provided. Bring food as follows: If your last begins with A-H, bring a vegetable/potato/pasta; I-R, a salad; and S-Z, dessert. 724-225-2110
At Fawcett United Methodist Church, 346 Fawcett Church Road, Bridgeville, Sunday worship 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 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 and annual picnic will be held at Breezy Heights, Avella. The worship service will begin at 11 under the pavilion, followed by lunch around noon. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study 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 classes begin at 6 p.m. A weenie roast will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 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. On Wednesday, Bible study and youth activities begin at 7 p.m. in the ministry center. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. 724-225-4040
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. Nursery care is provided. 724- 627-6006
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Child care for children 5 and younger is provided. Instructors are needed for the adult education series beginning in the fall. Anyone interested in leading a small Bible study, film/lecture series, lectio divina, or other Christian education program for adults should call the church office. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Bible study begins at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, followed by the blended worship service at 8:45. Bible study begins at 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Special family movie Monday begins at 8 p.m. with “Minions.” Domestic outreach classes meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays in the church library. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided. Morning’s First Light, a men’s Bible study group, will meet at 7 a.m. Monday at Eat ‘n Park. Women’s Fellowship Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the New Tower Restaurant. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, “Candidate Sunday” will begin at 9 a.m., with a meet and greet with Pastor Emily Miller in fellowship hall. The worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Blood pressure screenings will be held before and after the worship service. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Friendship Baptist Church Annex, 254 N. Main St., Washington, an evening of Christian comedy featuring Derrick Edwards and Michael L. Wright will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $25. For more information, call Don Ward at 814-241-3045 or the church at 724-222-2382.
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, annual church picnic will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday in Billy Bell Park. Sunday school is held from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study is held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and children and youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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. 724-222-2382
At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Junior church begins at 11:20. Nursery care will be available. Sunday school and church picnic will begin at 6 p.m. at the parsonage. There will be music, games, grilled food and cotton candy. Bring a covered dish and chairs. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. School supplies are being collected for the Shoebox ministry. 724-938-7431
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speaker will be Superintendent Jim Jobes. Prayer group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766
At Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 10:15. Hickory Christian School is accepting registration for the fall. 724-356-7337
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a men’s group picnic. Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. 724-225-1895; www.HolyTrinityWashingtonpa.org
At Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 400 Hopewell Road, Merrittstown, Inner Light Band, Southern gospel musicians, will perform at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. A covered-dish picnic will follow.
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 Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church, 147 N. McDonald St., McDonald, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:30.
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-1448
At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, will hold a community worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Washington County Fairgrounds. There will be no worship service at the church. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chartiers-Houston Community Center, 2013 Community Center Drive, Houston. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., with children and middle school Sunday school at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Lighthouse Community Church, 160 Vista Valley Road, Washington, Don Piper, author of “90 Minutes In Heaven,” will speak about his automobile accident at 7 p.m. Saturday and 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
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 Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Porch Prayer Ministry meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Uniquely Woman fellowship will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Panera Bread. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 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. Sunday evening service begins at 7. There is no evening service the third Sunday of the month, when a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday worship service begins at 7 p.m.
At North Ten Mile Baptist Church, 322 Ridge Church Road, Amity, GloryWay Quartet will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. A free-will offering will be accepted.
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 6 p.m. Confession is held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. A patriotic rosary is held at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Our Lady of the Valley Church, Second Street Extension, Donora, a Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9 a.m. to midnight the first Friday of every month.
At Paris Presbyterian Church, 127 Steubenville Pike, Burgettstown, contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school and adult and children’s groups at 9:45 and traditional worship service at 11. 742-729-3450
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; ptcmbc08@gmail.com
Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, holds Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. in the parish hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. 724-941-6210; www.peterscreekchurch.org
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 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. 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 Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, Sunday worship services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Connection is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Nursery care is available for all services. 724-627-9430
At St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Parish, 722 W. Main St., Monongahela, Saturday Vigil begins at 4 p.m. Mass begins at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Sacrament of Reconciliation is held from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 724-258-7742; stdamienparish@verizon.net; stdamienofmolokai.org
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, the 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 Mass begins 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. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 176 Cross Creek Road, Avella, Sunday liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Weekday liturgies begin at 9 a.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays. 412-713-4520; tinyurl.com/StJohnAvella
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. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, Mass begins 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 AME Church, 16 Ridge Ave., Washington, breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by church school at 10 and the worship service and children’s church at 11. 724-225-5689
St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, has canceled the inaugural Carrie B. Hill Family and Friends Day on Sunday because of a water main break.
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Holy Communion Sunday worship service will begin at 11:15 a.m. On Tuesdays, Bible study meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 724-745-5962; www.stpaulscanonsburg.org 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 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Centering Prayer Group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month. 724-852-2133
At Taylorstown Presbyterian Church, 31 Main St., adult Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10.
At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 7 p.m. today. Sunday school is held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 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 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.
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. Children’s Sunday worship service begins at 10:30. 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., 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. Vacation Bible School will be held for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-2280