Religion: Week of Sept. 27
At Bower Hill Community Church, 50 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon, “Discover-Connect-Serve” will take place at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1 in Fellowship Hall, after the 9:30 worship service. This casual event is an opportunity to “discover” volunteer opportunities and “connect” with the church’s outreach ministries. Leaders and volunteers who currently “serve” in various ministries will be on hand to share information.
At Calvary Full Gospel Church, 538 Hickory Grade Road, Bridgeville, an in-depth look at the reality of Heaven will be offered at 10 a.m. Sundays throughout the month of October. For more information, call 412-257-1707 or visit calvaryfullgospelchurch.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, hurricane relief buckets are now being filled for shipment to Texas and Florida. Needed are cleaning supplies, paper towels and rubber gloves. A complete list of approved items is available at the church.
• Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 11.
• The Chancel choir is seeking new members.
For more information, call the church at 724-941-9050.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, corner of Washington and Scott roads, Pastor Carolyn Poteet (interim pastor) preaches on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians this fall. There will be small group discussion groups that will further explore the “Spiritual Riches” in the book of Ephesians using a study guide. These groups meet Sunday mornings, following the Family Fusion dinners, and at several other times and locations. Sign up using the online form on the website or call the church at 412-531-3387.
• Fired-up Friday, a drop-off program, is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Preregister one time only online. Email Ashley Gardner, Children’s Ministry director, at agardner@mlepc.org with questions. For more information, visit www.mlepc.org.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Parish Hall, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. for all ages.
• Bible Study, 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.
At Ruthfred Lutheran Church, 3401 South Park Road, Bethel Park, GriefShare will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 2-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 supplied are ordered. To register, email Pastor Osier at pastorosier@ruthfred.org.
At St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, the six-week Adult Education Series “Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God” will be offered from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16. Cost is $25 per person with a guest free. Diocesan Enrichment Credit is available. To register, call 412-531-5964 or email stanneparish.com.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a casual worship service is held at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday services are at 9 and 11 a.m.
• 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.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
• Miracle Healing Service, 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Music by Healing Waters Praise Team. Fast and pray; bring the sick and afflicted.
• Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 7, for those morning the loss of a loved one. This Bible-based support group and class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join anytime and return for any missed classes. Registration fee of $15 includes a workbook.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible study session entitled: “James: Pearls for Wise Living” by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer, is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Nov. 20, in Clairvaux Hall. It is geared toward anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, and offers practical solutions for handling everyday circumstances. Fee is $25. For more information or to schedule a ride, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, a Blessing of the Pets will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 in the North Parking Lot, for all people-friendly pets and their owners. In case of inclement weather, the blessing will be held in the WROC (gym). For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.
• Inquirers’ Gathering, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14. Explore what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the Presbyterian tradition. Register by phone.
• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 9. Learn how you and your family can get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200.
• First Place 4 Health – Christ-centered Health and Weight Loss Program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, through Dec. 11. See how putting God first can lead to successful weight loss, learn about how God calls Christians to be physically fit, and understand the positive effects good nutrition and exercise have on your emotions and spirit.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.