Religion: Week of Dec. 16
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour will take place Jan. 29 at the South Hills campus. The event will feature games, Bible teaching and a fashion show for tween girls ages 8-12 and their moms. Reduced general admission tickets are available in Chapter 2 Bookstore. VIP Experience and Group tickets are available online at biblechapel.org.
• Community: Necessary Connections sermon series, Dec. 19-20.
• Bookstore Sale, Chapter 2 Bookstore, South Hills campus. All Christmas items are 25 percent off through Dec. 24 (Bibles are always 25 percent off). Browse a wide selection of books, gifts, home décor and wall art.
For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, the weekly worship service is held 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Following worship, the Adult Education program provides thought-provoking classes to help understand our faith. Coffee Hour is also part of the Sunday morning schedule. For more information, call 412-561-4114 or visit www.BowerHillChurch.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with music by Chancel Bells and Choir.
• Yoga classes are held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, led by certified yoga instructor Jamie Ignatius.
• “Faith Foundations: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation,” a new Sunday class, will be led by Pastor Jeff beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the parlor.
• The CPC Book Club’s next book will be Ron Hansen’s “Mariette in Ecstasy.”
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. RSVP at www.chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Chartiers Valley United Presbyterian Church, Carnegie, Advent Candle Services are offered at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. For more information, call 412-279-2266.
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 Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Hope for the Holidays will take place 5 p.m. Dec. 20. The gentle, candlelit service of healing and hope offers a welcoming setting for those who are experiencing sadness during the holiday season. Light refreshments will follow.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At the Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, the annual Christmas Day Open House will take place 1-3 p.m. Dec. 25. Enjoy fellowship and a delicious dinner. Shut-ins are asked to call Joyce at 412-276-0366 by Dec. 21 to place an order. Local deliveries are available only for those who are shut-in. There is no charge for dinner or local delivery.
At Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, a live drive-thru nativity will take place 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19. For more information, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.
At First Presbyterian Church of Castle Shannon, the annual Christmas Day Dinner, held in conjunction with Bethany Lutheran Church of Dormont and Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, will take place 1-4 p.m. Dec. 25 in the social hall of First Presbyterian Church of Castle Shannon. A ham dinner with all the trimmings will be provided free of charge at the church, and home delivery is available to shut-ins. Those coming to the church should RSVP to 412-561-0401 (not required, but appreciated). To schedule a home delivery, call 412-561-0401 by Dec. 20 between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
At In His Presence Church, the community is invited to worship at its new location, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, which features a youth lounge and game room, and an art room. 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 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McMurray, a Blue Christmas Worship service will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 20. This service, for those feeling blue as Christmas approaches, is in addition to regular 9 and 11 a.m. services on this date.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, 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 follows at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org or call 724-941-6210.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the Rev. Craig Kephart will preach at the 5 p.m. service on Dec. 20. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, the Gospel Women Prayer Group, a prayer and fellowship group led by Marge Kubany, will meet at 6:30 pm Dec. 17.
• Hillcrest Christian Academy will hold its elementary school Christmas concert in the sanctuary of South Hills Assembly at 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Admission is free.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, the Christmas cantata, “Light out of the Darkness,” will be presented at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20.
At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 412-600-8756.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a Children’s Christmas Program will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 20. Regular Sunday services are held at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information, call 724-941-4770.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Christmas Remembrance: A Service of Comfort and Hope will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in Galbreath Chapel. Join with others who have lost loved ones at a special service of Christmas remembrance. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.