Religion: Week of Jan. 17
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 255 Washington Road, a Women’s One-Day Retreat, led by Sandra Joseph, Certified Biblical Life Coach, will be held Jan. 20.
• Bible study meetings will begin on Jan. 24, with focus on the Book of Nehemiah. To engage in this new sermon/Bible study series, Small Groups will continue to meet on Sundays during the Sunday school time, on Wednesdays after the 6 p.m. Family Fusion dinners, and in homes and other settings. The series will conclude just before Easter.
For more information, visit mlepc.org or call 412-531-3387.
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.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of Grief Share will meet from 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-April 12. This Bible-based support group consists of DVD teaching followed by time for discussion and sharing. Registration is $15 and includes a workbook.
• Alpha Course, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 26-March 30. A free dinner is provided, with DVD teaching and small group discussion to introduce the basics of Christianity. Call to register for this 10-week class.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, the Women’s Guild will hold its 63rd annual card party on Feb. 10 in Frawley Hall. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, call 412-831-0556 or 412-608-2939.
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, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through March 12 at Westminster Recreation & Outreach Center (WROC) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. Learn how you and your family can get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth.
• First Place 4 Health, a Christ-centered weight-loss and healthy living program, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 22-April 9. A free orientation meeting (required for new members) will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 in Room 231.
• Westminster Recreation & Outreach Center (WROC) will hold a book discussion from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Jan. 26-Feb. 16. Pastor Louise Rogers will guide this journey using the book “Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers” by Anne Lamott.
• Westminster Book Group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 to discuss “A Book of American Martyrs” by Joyce Carol Oates. Bring a brown bag lunch.
• Inquirers’ Gathering, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3. Explore what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the Presbyterian tradition. Registration is required by phone.
For more information on WROC programs, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 ext. 200. For information on church programs or services, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.