Religion: Week of Dec. 2
At Berean Fellowship Church, Scott, the Christmas Ark Adventure will be presented Dec. 11-12 at the church. Sail back in time with Noah and his wife to hear the animals tell their story of the birth of Jesus. Experience the joy of a live Nativity scene, make a Christmas necklace, decorate Christmas cookies and sip hot cocoa at this family-friendly event for all ages. Admission is free; tours last 30 minutes. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Friday, and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.bereanfellowship.org or call 412-220-4673.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Let Heaven and Nature Sing concert will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the South Hills Campus Worship Center. Experience the story of Christmas through drama and music. For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, yoga classes led by certified yoga instructor Jamie Ignatius are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
• Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school and Christian Education classes for all ages are held at 9:45 a.m.
For more information, visit www.center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Learning for Women takes place at 1 p.m. Thursdays, led by Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum and featuring lively discussions about the weekly Torah Portion, Jewish Mysticism, tradition and life. Free. To RSVP, visit www.chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Canonsburg, services featuring informal Holy Communion, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care are held at 5 p.m. Saturdays. On Sundays, traditional liturgy featuring hymns and praise, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care take place at 9:30 a.m.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, the musical “Humbug” will be presented Dec. 11-13 as part of its annual Christmas Holiday Celebration. Set during the 1950s, “Humbug” is the story of a real estate tycoon whose hero is Scrooge when a young shoe shine boy grabs his attention and helps him discover what Christmas is really all about. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday and at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets to the musical are $5 and include a dessert bar after the show. For tickets, call the church at 724-348-1620. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a potluck dinner will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 5, followed by a performance by trumpeter Chiz Rider at 6.
• ADVENTure Day, noon Dec. 6. Holiday activities for the entire family.
For more information, call 412 884-2722 or visit www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org.
In His Presence Church, which has been meeting in a storefront in Hillcrest Shopping Center in Bethel Park, will be relocating to 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, beginning with the 10 a.m. service on Dec. 6. The new location will feature a youth lounge and game room, and an art room, which will house art classes for area homeschoolers and other groups. Plans for a School of Ministry for adult education are in progress and set to begin in the fall of next year. For more information, visit www.facebook/com/ihpchurchpa.
At Old St. Luke’s Church, Scott, The Early May’s program of Appalachian Carols and Folk Songs will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 20. The program is free, but donations are appreciated.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the community is invited to a formal Christmas Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. David’s Episcopal Parish Hall, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. A gourmet meal featuring surf and turf will be served. Following dinner, watch a “Mini Christmas Pageant.” Cost is $25/person, with all proceeds going to the mission. Babysitting will be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the church office at 724-941-6210 or jenn@peterscreekchurch.org.
• Celebrate the Advent season in the Parish Hall of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia. Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
For more information, call 724-941-6210.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God; for women of all ages. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• Jingle in the City, 7 p.m. Dec. 11-13. This Broadway-style Christmas musical set in New York City in the 1940’s follows a group of homeless orphans who learn what it means to be loved and to belong. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 12. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• The middle school band and chorus of Hillcrest Christian Academy will hold a Christmas program at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in the sanctuary of South Hills Assembly. Admission is free.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 412-600-8756.
At St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, advance orders are being taken for nut, poppy and apricot rolls. Call 724-743-0231 by Dec. 6 to place an order. The Christmas Bake Sale will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the church.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Breakfast at the Manger will be offered at 9 a.m. Dec. 5. Enjoy breakfast, the Christmas Story with live nativity, crafts, games and activities. Cost is $5 for ages 2 through adult. Children under 2 are free. For more information or to register, visit www.westminster-churfch.org or call 412-835-6630.
• Pet Remembrance Service, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 in the WROC. All family members, including pets that are still with you, are invited and encouraged to come.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.