Religion: Week of Dec. 23
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.
• 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, yoga classes are held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, led by certified yoga instructor Jamie Ignatius.
• The CPC Book Club’s next book will be Ron Hansen’s “Mariette in Ecstasy.” The club’s next meeting will be held in late January.
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 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, Labyrinth & Prayer Stations will be available 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29-31. Experience God in a deeper way by communicating with Him through contemplative prayer.
• New Year’s Eve Communion, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 31. Share in a time of communion with one of the pastors to close out the year. Families and individuals are invited to reflect on readings and commune.
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. There is no charge for dinner.
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. Those coming to the church should RSVP to 412-561-0401.
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 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 South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park,
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. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, Holy Family Mass and Dedication of the Holy Family Statue will take place Dec. 27.
• Family Movie Nights at The Hollywood Theater, Dormont, include: Dec. 29, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 6 p.m. and “Story of the Nativity” at 8 p.m.; Dec. 30, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 6 p.m. and “Joseph of Nazareth” at 8 p.m.;
• Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass, 5 p.m. Dec. 31 in the church
• Mary, Mother of God Masses, Jan. 1 at 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the church
• Donut Sunday, after all Masses on Jan. 3
• Praise & Pizza, 4 p.m. Jan. 8. Join the youth of the parish for a Festival of Praise in the Family Life Center
For more information, visit www.stmpgh.org or call 412-833-0031.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp – Despicable Bricks, 9 a.m.-noon (morning session) and 1-4 p.m. (afternoon session) Dec. 28-30, for ages 5-12. Learn, build and play with Lego bricks. Cost of $75 for one child, $65 for each additional child includes a Bricks 4 Kidz T-shirt. Note: Send a nut-free snack with your child each day. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.