Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Communion will be celebrated. There will be no bus transportation. On Thursday, KINGS Club and Essentials class begin at 6:45 p.m., and adult TNT and JV youth group begin at 7. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for children and youth begins at 9:45. Young at Heart lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Napoli’s Restaurant. 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 Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion will be observed, and an offering will be taken for One Great Hour of Sharing. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. March 12 at Carlton Restaurant. 724-239-2513
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
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. The Rev. Merle Timko will be guest minister. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-7770
At Calvary United Presbyterian Church, 800 Thompson Ave., Donora, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday school meets during the second half of the service. 724-379-8285
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Communion will be celebrated at both services. Greg Davis from Pine Springs Camp will speak about summer camp opportunities. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. Pastor Jeff Schooley will speak about his recent trip to Ethiopia after a crockpot luncheon at noon. Wednesday night devotion and meditation hour begins at 6:30 p.m. during Lent. 724-941-9050; www.center-church.org
At Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s programs are offered during both services. 724.746-4900; centralconnect.org
At Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. with guest Pastor Ford Campbell.
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45. 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 begins at 9:43 a.m. Children’s church begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11. Youth Breakfast Club meets at 10:45, and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11. Dr. Jim Platt’s series, “Forty Days – Finishing Strong,” will continue at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
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 Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nonperishable food and monetary gifts will be received for the McGuffey Food Bank. 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 school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A luncheon will follow. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.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 begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-2110
At Fawcett United Methodist Church, 346 Fawcett Church Road, Bridgeville, Sunday worship service begins at 11:15 a.m. 724-745-1240
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 school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Communion will be observed. Bible study is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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 covered-dish dinner is held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, men’s fellowship breakfast and Ladies Hope Group will meet 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. Women of the Word Bible study begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bible study begins 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 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. 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. Child care for children 5 and younger will be provided. Kids’ Night will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
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. 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 school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Washington District Lay Ministries School will be held at 2 p.m. A Lenten luncheon worship service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Ross Pryor of West Washington and Jefferson Avenue United Methodist churches as guest speaker. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Guest speaker will be Laura Bentley Nusser. Bible study meets from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Taters and Talent will begin at 6 p.m. March 12. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service with Communion will begin at 9:45 a.m. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, family game night begins at 7 p.m. today. Men’s breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. 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 children and youth group meet 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 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. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Ladies fellowship breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. March 12 at Shelly’s Pike Inn, Houston. 724-222-4766
At Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., contemporary worship service begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, and traditional worship service begins at 11. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. One-Way Student Ministry meets as follows: senior high school students, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and junior high school students, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Hickory Christian School is accepting registration for the 2016-17 school year. 724-356-7337
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.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. “Teach me to Pray” is held at 6 p.m. Mondays. Nursery care is provided for children younger than 5. 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
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, adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service with Holy Communion at 11. Children and middle school Sunday school begins at 11:15. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A 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. 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 10:50. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11. A luncheon will follow. Mission focus is nonperishable food for Canton Township Food Bank. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 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 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Mass begins 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 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 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray, midweek Lenten service begins with a potluck supper at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the worship service at 7 and the Bible study “Forgiveness” at 7:30. There will be a children’s activity from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. 724-941-7467
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
Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church holds adult and children’s Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11, in the parish hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. 724-941-6210; www.peterscreekchurch.org
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Jeff Schooley will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service, and Communion will be celebrated. 724-941-3635
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. 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. 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 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. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend 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
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. 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, “Lift Up Your Heart” evening prayer is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays. 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 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 Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Holy Communion will be observed during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. A free community lunch will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. 724-483-7090
At Victory Life Ministries, 590 Old Steubenville Pike, Paris, the Trinity choir, representing six different churches, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday.
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. AWANA meets 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., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Communion will be served during the worship service. Junior church on training acolytes will be held. The monthly church fundraiser will be held during business hours Sunday at Bob Evans on West Chestnut Street. 724-222-2280