Religion: Week of Nov. 18
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Operation Christmas Child empty box distribution is underway. Filled shoebox collection at each campus.
• Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, Nov. 21, South Hills campus.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, parishioners will join with Temple Emanuel, Our Lady of Grace, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and SHIM for its 49th annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Bower Hill Community Church. Clergy from each place of worship will participate in the service, and each church will provide a musical selection. For more information, contact Karen Reynolds at office@bhccml.com or 412-561-4114.
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.
• The book club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 to discuss “Hustling God” by M. Craig Barnes. A phone discussion with the author will take place at the meeting.
For more information, visit www.center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Torah and Tea for Women will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Enjoy warm drinks, company and learning as we explore “Feminine Insights into Chanukah.” Free. For more information, call 412-344-2424.
• Learning for Women, 1 p.m. Thursdays, led by Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum and featuring lively discussions about the weekly Torah Portion, Jewish Mysticism, tradition and life. Free.
• Journey of the Soul: An exploration of life, death and what lies beyond, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 1, or 10:15-11:30 a.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6. Classes are held at the South Hills JCC, Scott. This six-session class from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will cover topics such as life, preparation, transition, afterlife, mourning and the end game. CE AMA, APA, ASWB and CBBS credits available.
To RSVP, visit www.chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Ladies Night Out: An Elegant Night in the Country will take place at 5 p.m. Nov. 20. Join MOMS for its fifth annual event featuring a southern-inspired meal, two class sessions, dessert bar, fellowship and faith. Sessions include painting, yoga, crafting, jewelry, adult coloring, cooking, baking, line dancing and a service project. Early registration is $15, or register at the door for $20. Register at christumc.net/Ino2015. For more information or to register, call 412-835-6621 or visit christumc.net/signup.
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 Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the Rev. John Dykstra will preach at the 5 p.m. service on Nov. 22. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Glorify, Jesus Be Glorified, a Hearts to Worship women’s ministry event will be held 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20. Praise and worship by Paul Housman and team; communion, banners and testimonies.
• Thanksgiving Eve family gathering for all ages, 7 p.m. Nov. 25, led by Pastor Paul Housman. Praise and worship, communion and testimonies.
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 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Thursday A.M. Bible Study runs 10-11:30 a.m. through Nov. 19. Explore the thoughts expressed by Christine Pohl in her book “Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition.” For more information, call 412-835-6630 or visit www.westminster-church.org.
At St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, a Thanksgiving Bake Sale will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21.