Religion: Week of Oct. 7
At Baldwin United Presbyterian Church, a Fall Flea Market will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24, featuring a bake sale, Chinese auction and refreshments. Cost is $15 per 6-foot table and $18 per 8-foot table. To reserve a table, call Margie at 412-653-1400.
At Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Green Tree, long-time community leaders Sam Balk and Alvin Catz will be honored at a Tribute Dinner set for 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Beth El. For more information or to make dinner reservations, email Bette Balk at bettenb@aol.com or call 412-561-1168.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, a Special Needs Respite will take place 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the South Hills campus. The Psalm 139 Ministry will host respite care for families of children with a variety of physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs.
• Community: Necessary Connections sermon series, Oct. 10-11.
• Night of Worship, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Worship God through music.
• Operation Christmas Child empty box distribution, Oct. 17-18 at South Hills, Washington, Wilkinsburg and Robinson campuses.
• Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, Nov. 21, South Hills campus.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins 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, Kosher Culinary Club for girls and boys in grades 3-7 will be held one Sunday per month, with the first class taking place 12:30-2 p.m. Oct. 18. Cook, bake and decorate holiday foods. Take home handmade creations and also share some to brighten the holidays for senior adults in the South Hills. Cost is $15/class, $50/session or $90/year. To register or for more information, visit www.ChabadSH.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Canonsburg, Saturday services at 5 p.m. include informal Holy Communion, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. include traditional liturgy with hymns and praise, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care.
• Diaper Pantry Distribution Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17. WIC or SNAP cards plus photo ID and birth certificate required. For more information, call 724-745-0685.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, a Harvest Festival will take place Oct. 9-10. Fun, food and festival activities for all ages, including the Prime Time fall vendor/craft Fair, antique car show, carnival games and crafts, pumpkin patch, Grandma’s Attic (resale shop), animals, music, Mark Pie the Cartoon Guy (special children’s program) and more. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
• United Methodist Women’s Weekend will take place Oct. 10-11. At each of the five services offered at Christ Church, hear from one of two guest pastors from the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, Rev. Dianne Glave or Rev. Stephanie Gottschalk.
• Marriage Enrichment Seminar, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Michelle Snyder, executive director of the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, will present John Gottman’s research on the foundation of a solid marriage. For more information, contact Debbie Bates at ext. 127 or nurse@christumc.net. RSVP to christumc.net/signup.
• Triple A (Age 55+) Shared Treasures, noon Oct. 14. Have a favorite treasure of which you would like to know the financial value? Join us for lunch followed by this fun, interactive program with Tommi Calabria and her team from Calabria Estates Sales. You are invited to bring one handheld item. For more information, call Sally Lewis at ext. 110. RSVP to the church office or on the church website.
• The Best of Believe Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. An evening filled with the rich sounds of six male voices, plus flute, piano, percussion and string bass. The music will range from jazz to Broadway to a cappella sacred arrangements.
• Fall & Winter Kids Resale, Oct. 16-17. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (half-price sale). A bake sale will be held on Friday only. The sale is a fundraiser for the Children’s Ministries at Christ Church.
For more information or to register, call 412-835-6621 or visit christumc.net/signup.
At Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, a Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner featuring a salad, potato, vegetable, choice of dessert and beverage will be held 4-7 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets are $12.95 for adults and $5.95 for children ages 5-12 and must be purchased in advance by calling Bonnie at 724-693-2660.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a Harvest Festival is planned 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17 on the church grounds. This family-friendly event will include non-stop entertainment by the Hamilton Praise Band, Hot Metal Brass Band, Ray Cygrymus and the Tuesday Night Big Band. A live chainsaw artist will be on hand as will the Shriner Clowns, Al-Mazing the magician and his 6-foot ostrich puppet, and Mr. Bill’s Petting Zoo. There will be handmade crafts, seasonal food and drink, direct-sales merchandise, farm goods and more.
At Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt. Lebanon, The Ladies Philoptochos Society will hold its Autumn Food Fair and Yiayia Joan’s Attic 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 7-9 in the Community Center. Enjoy Greek favorites such as moussaka, tiropita, spanakopita, pastitsio, rice pudding, soups and more. A bake sale will feature Greek pastries, pies, cakes, jams, nuts, candies and a variety of breads. No fax, phone or online ordering. Takeout is available in the Community Center food line. All proceeds benefit the philanthropic efforts of the Ladies Philoptochos Society. For more information, visit www.holycrosspgh.org.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, study the Second Coming of Jesus Christ at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Community Room at Beinhauer’s Family Funeral Home, McMurray. A fellowship meal will be held beforehand. To RSVP, call 724-941-6210. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, services of praise and worship, preaching, teaching and prayer are held 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 a.m. Oct. 10. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, 10 a.m. Oct. 13 for women of all ages. “You! Are a Kingdom Woman” will encourage, equip and empower through the word of God. Free childcare with prior registration.
• Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+, noon Oct. 15 in the multi-purpose room. Cost of $6 includes lunch. RSVP by Oct. 13.
• Harvest Fest, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30. Games, bump-n-jumps, laser tag, pumpkin patch, face painting, popcorn, snow cones and candy for kids in grades 6 and under. Free. All children must be registered and children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Early registration is recommended.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, Family Life’s “I Still Do” live simulcast marriage event will take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17. For more information or to register, visit shcn.org and click on the “I Still Do” poster.
At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call John at 412-600-8756.
At St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, Fall Cleanup Day will be held Oct. 10. Help prepare the SHIM garden as well as the plantings around the church for winter. Other indoor/outdoor projects to be determined.
At St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, Upper St. Clair, “A Tasteful Night” fundraiser is planned 6:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Bethel Park. Enjoy live entertainment featuring songstress Antoinette and keyboardist David Crisci while tasting delicious samples from nine area restaurants. Take a chance on Chinese, silent and live auctions throughout the evening featuring an assortment of items and memorabilia courtesy of local businesses. The event will also include a Beer for a Year raffle drawing, sponsored by the St. Gregory Men’s Club. Cash bar. Tickets are $45. For more information, call Barbara Stasiuk at 412-835-7484, or visit www.stgregoryusc.org.
At St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, an all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 10, featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries and beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 and free to kids 5 and under. Proceeds benefit the parish youth outreach programs sponsored by St. John’s Jr. “O” Club.
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, the seven-week series “Discovering Christ” will run Oct. 7-Nov. 18, with a retreat scheduled on Nov. 7. The program helps participants enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. During each weekly session, participants share a meal, prayer, a brief video presentation and small group discussion. To register for this free program, call Kathy Bonessi at 412-220-4438.
At St. Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, a Rosary Rally organized by a parishioner will take place Oct. 10 on the church grounds.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Inquirers’ Class will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17. Explore what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the Presbyterian tradition.
• Thursday A.M. Bible Study, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 15-Nov. 19. Explore the thoughts expressed by Christine Pohl in her book “Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition.”
• Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, hosted by the church and Contemplative Outreach of Pittsburgh. The practice of Centering Prayer is an invitation to deep personal freedom and an ever deeper relationship with God.
For more information, call 412-835-6630 or visit www.westminster-church.org.