Religion: Week of Aug. 29
At Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville, best-selling author and Bible teacher Beth Moore’s Living Proof Simulcast will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sept. 15. Along with Moore, one of today’s top women’s ministry leaders, worship pastor and Dove Award recipient Travis Cottrell will lead worship via simulcast. Cost of $35 per person includes a continental breakfast, lunch and a full day of worshipping. To learn more, visit Bethanypresby.org or call the church office at 412-221-5132.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, High Holiday services are as follows:
• Rosh Hashana – Sunday evening service on Sept. 9 is at 7 p.m. On Sept. 10, morning service are at 9:30 a.m. followed by a children’s program at 11, Shofar Sounding at 11:30, Tashlich service at 1:30 p.m. and evening service at 7:45. On Sept. 11, a morning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by children’s programming at 11 and Shofar Sounding at 11:30.
• Yom Kippur – On Sept. 18, Kol Nidrei will be at 7 p.m. On Sept. 19, a morning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by Yizkor Memorial Service at 11:30, Mincha afternoon service at 5:30 p.m., Nelah closing service at 7 and Shofar Blowing and Break-Fast at 8:03 p.m.
Membership is not required. For more information, call 412-512-3046 or 412-344-2424, or email Rabbi@Chabadsh.com.
At Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, healing Services will be conducted beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Those in need of healing will receive intentional prayers for their healing in body, mind and spirit. Healing services with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be held the first Wednesday of each month (Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5). All denominations are welcome.
At Lakeview Christian Life Church, One Lakeview Place, Bridgeville, will begin a new Christian Life Class from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 6. To register or for more information, call the church office at 724-746-3200.
At Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott, and St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible Study “Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom” will be offered. Lessons will take place from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-March 13, 2019, in Keefer Hall at Our Lady of Grace, and from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 10-March 11, 2019, in Clairvaux Hall at St. Bernard’s. Registration fee of $35 is due by Sept. 1. Mark “Bible study” on your envelope and return it to the parish office at either site. For more information, email Tracy Walnoha, Our Lady of Grace, at Walnohat@aol.com, or Susan Sander, St. Bernard, at schiesasander@gmail.com.
At Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, fall worship begins Sept. 2, with services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all three services. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m.
• “Journey through the Word” women’s Bible study, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 12. Study “The Seven Churches of the Revelation” by Dr. David Jeremiah. Child care is available for nursery and preschool children. Register.
• Junior and senior confirmation classes begin on Sept. 5 with the parent and student meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Kidstime Bible Study, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 12. Registration required for material purchase.
For more information or to register, visit www.ruthfred.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9 a.m. Sept. 3, for a breakfast run.
• Bus trip to Lancaster to see “Jesus” at the Sight & Sound Theater, “The First Noel” at The American Music Theater and more. The trip will take place Nov. 14-16 at a cost of $319 (double occupancy) or $394 (single occupancy). Payment is due by Sept. 7 by credit card (online only) or check payable to South Hills Assembly. Registration and more information are available online (click on “Events”).
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park, Lindsay Huggins will perform in concert at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7. This highly sought-after worship leader and recording artist spent five years working for country music superstar Reba McEntire. The concert is free, but an offering will be taken. For more information, visit shcn.org.
At The Bible Chapel, McMurray, Men’s Fall Kickoff 2018 will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10. Enjoy a meal and hear from guest speaker Ryan Shazier of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cost is $5. Space is limited; online registration and prepayment are recommended.
• Young Adults Gathering is held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
• Women’s Fitness Classes are held various times throughout the week. All classes are $5 each, or purchase a 12-class punch card for $50.
For more information or to register, visit biblechapel.org.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a sign language worship service is offered at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, First Place 4 Health – A Christ-centered Health and Weight Loss Program will be offered Sept. 24-Dec. 10, in the Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center at the church. The 12-week session will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays at a cost of $20 per person (includes the Bible study book “Walking by Faith”). A free orientation meeting, required for new members, will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17. To register, call Kathy Long at 412-835 6630 ext. 200 or visit wroc.westminster-church.org.