Religion: Week of Oct. 14
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 Bethel Presbyterian Church, the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat event will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Children will visit car trunks in the church parking lot to collect treats. There will also be carnival-style games for children in the adjacent church building. For more information, call 412-835-0405.
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.
• 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, donations are being accepted for its annual flea market, which will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. Donations of gently worn clothing, furniture, toys and household goods in good, clean working condition will be accepted at the church 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 19-21.
• The Book Club will read C.S. Lewis’ classic “The Screwtape Letters” this month.
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 United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, The Best of Believe Concert will take place 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, featuring jazz to Broadway to a cappella sacred arrangements. For more information, call 412-835-6621 or visit christumc.net.
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 Grace Community Church, Bridgeville, a luncheon event, “Faith and the Cultural Divide, Protecting and Projecting our Religious Freedom,” will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. Lunch will be provided. A $5 donation per ticket is requested. To register, visit www.ffc-pa.com/events.html.
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. There will be handmade crafts, seasonal food and drink, direct-sales merchandise, farm goods and more.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, invites the community to a Fall Festival at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia. The event will include games for children, caramel apple dipping, bounce house, dinner and fall goodies. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children and $5 for desert only. Proceeds will benefit Missions.
• A study, The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Community Room at Beinhauer 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, “The Journey,” a 10-week sermon series taught by Pastor Kendall Harris, continues at 9 and 11 a.m Oct. 18.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
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. For more information, call the church office at 412-831-6333.
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. 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 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 412-835-7484, or visit www.stgregoryusc.org.
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, a Polka Mass and Oktoberfest will take place Oct. 17. The Polka Mass will be held at the Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:30 and dancing until 10 in Frawley Hall. Music for Mass and dinner will be provided by Ray Jay and the Carousels. Cost is $2o/person. Tickets are available after all weekend Masses and at the administration office Monday-Friday. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 412-835-4415.
At Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, the Pumpkin Patch will be open through Oct. 31. Proceeds benefit youth mission trips. For more information, visit www.shupchurch.org or call 412-561-6261.
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.
For more information, call 412-835-6630 or visit www.westminster-church.org.