Religion: Week of Oct. 21
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 Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, the Fellowship and Evangelism Committee, on behalf of the Bethany Lutheran Church Women’s Group (BLCW), will host a Fall Festival Dinner 4-6 p.m. Nov. 8. Celebrate all things German and fall with food and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the BLCW and its mission work. For more information, contact the church office at 412-835-9221.
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 Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, the 4th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit the Haiti Clean Water Project will be held at noon on Oct. 24. Fashions are courtesy of the Galleria Mall shops. Gift baskets will also be raffled. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 412-561-4114 or visit www.bhccml.com.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, the annual Church Bazaar will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. A craft sale featuring local crafters will be held on Saturday.Call the church office for more information.
• On Sundays, 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 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, women and girls from all South Hills synagogues will join together at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 for “Loaves of Love,” a community challah bake where participants will mix, knead and shape two challahs, one to take home and one to give to a friend as a mitzvah (or good deed). The evening will include a special speaker and music, and each participant will take home a special gift. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door or $36 for sponsorship. To make a reservation, visit www.chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, the Bible Study: Created for Happiness, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 12. This four-week fall Bible study sponsored by the United Methodist Women will examine how to find true happiness in our lives. A lunch will follow the last class. For more information or to register, call 412-835-6621 or visit christumc.net/signup.
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 Holy Rosary Church, Muse, the dramatic musical event “Saints in their own words” will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, featuring songs inspired by the words of Paul of Tarsus, Francis of Assisi, Joan of Arc, Thomas Aquinas and more. Drawing on the writings of holy men and women of the church, composer and performer Tom Franzak weaves their stories, struggles and wit, and their legacy of faith into the performance. The event is free and open to the public.
At Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, Desh Khojdai Janda’s “In Search of Nation,” the harrowing story of the Bhutanese refugees, will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Suggested donation is $5, with all proceeds going toward Nepali earthquake victims.
At Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott, a Craft and Vendor Show and Fall Festival will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Our Lady of Grace School’s Miller Pavilion. There will be shopping and food, including Reece Winery, pierogies from Holy Trinity Ukranian Church, Mediterranean food, Style Truck and more. Vendor space is available at $30 per table plus a donation to the Chinese auction. To download a vendor form, visit www.olgscott.net or call 412-279-6611.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the study “The Second Coming of Jesus Christ” takes 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, Gospel Women Prayer Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
• The Journey, a 10-week sermon series taught by Pastor Kendall Harris, continues at 9 and 11 a.m. Oct. 25.
• 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. Early registration is recommended.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
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 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, 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.