Religion: Week of Dec. 6
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, A Night In Old Bethlehem will be held on Dec. 6. Step back in time to an interactive Bible-times marketplace in Bethlehem and explore the city at the time of Jesus’ birth through hands-on experiences and a journey into the hills of Bethlehem. Dinner will be available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person or $15 per family (immediate family only). The Marketplace will be open from 5:45 to 7 p.m. and the Journey will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Event cost: one canned good per family will be collected by the tax collector and will be donated to South Hills Interfaith Ministry (SHIM). RSVP requested at www.christumc.net/bethlehem.
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At Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, a live nativity is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9. Volunteers are needed to help set up that day and are also needed the week prior to get costumes ready, do repairs and fill luminary jars. To volunteer or for more information, contact Janet at 412-805-7194 or jmeyer374@gmail.com.
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At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church (meeting at St. David’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia), Bible Study, is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Beinhauers Community Room, McMurray. The evening begins with a meal followed by a study of the book “Simple Church” by Thom S. Rainer. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
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At Ruthfred Lutheran Church, 3401 South Park Road, Bethel Park, GriefShare is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 11. The 11-week grief support group is for those grieving the loss of a loved one. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required to assure ample supplies are ordered. To register, email Pastor Osier at pastorosier@ruthfred.org.
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At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Divorce Care support group, for those going through separation or divorce, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the library of Hillcrest Christian Academy, 2500 Bethel Church Road.For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
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At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a sign language worship service is offered at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.