Religion: Week of Oct. 28
At Baldwin United Presbyterian Church, an Oktoberfest Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 7. The menu will include pork roast, applesauce, desserts and refreshments. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free to children under 5. To make a reservation, call the church office 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, 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 the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Community: Necessary Connections sermon series will be offered Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
• Operation Christmas Child empty box distribution at South Hills, Washington, Wilkinsburg and Robinson campuses. Pick up an empty shoebox at any campus.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, with Sunday school and Christian Education classes for all ages 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, a Shabbat Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Cost is $18/family. Reservations required.
• 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, Nov. 1-Dec. 6. Classes are held at the South Hills JCC, located on Kane Boulevard in 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, a Concert of Remembrance and Celebration, presented by the Chancel Choir, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, featuring works by Schubert, Brahms, Duruflé and contemporary Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, plus a set of spirituals. A professional string quartet, organist Gretchen Franz and pianist Debbie Schneider will accompany the choir. In the weeks leading up to the concert, persons have the opportunity to make a donation in memory of loved ones. For more information, call Linda Williams at the church at 412-835-6621 ext. 126, or visit christumc.net/signup.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, a free seminar titled “Grieving through the Holidays” will be offered 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 for those struggling with the death of a loved one. To RSVP, contact Al Finney at al@crsmin.com or 724-348-1620. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
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 United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the Rev. Mark Woomer will preach at the 5 p.m. service on Nov. 1. Communion will be observed.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Harvest Fest will take place 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.
• The Journey, a 10-week sermon series taught by Pastor Kendall Harris, continues at 9 and 11 a.m. Nov. 1.
• CommuniTea women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6, led by Sue Willis with a variety of teachers/speakers. The theme is Favor. Call to register if childcare is needed.
• Annual Joy of Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in the cafeteria and gym of Hillcrest Christian Academy. More than 50 tables of handcrafted items by local vendors, a candy and bake sale, and ticket auction.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, DivorceCare Ministries will offer a seminar titled “Surviving the Holidays” from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 at the church. Using DivorceCare material, this seminar will help those who are separated or divorced get through the holidays. There is a minimum charge for scholarship materials, but scholarships are available for those who are unable to pay. 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. Live entertainment and food sampling 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. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, place advance orders by Nov. 8 for nut, poppy and apricot raisin rolls. A Thanksgiving Bake Sale will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21. To place an order, call 724-743-0231 by the deadline.
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, register by Nov. 4 for “Dealing with Grief through the Holidays,” set for 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the LeGras Hall Conference Room. Jennifer Matijevich, a grief counselor from Three Rivers Hospice, will lead the evening, which will include a presentation, prayer and Q&A. To register, call Sister Faith at 412-833-1240 and leave your name, phone number and nature of grief (loss of mother, husband, etc.).
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, a ChristLife Series will be held at 5 p.m. beginning Jan. 10 and continuing every Sunday evening through Feb. 21. Participants do not need to be Catholic to attend. This series is for anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in beginning or renewing a personal relationship with Jesus. After a complimentary dinner at 5 p.m., there will be a welcome and prayer around 5:45 followed by teaching and dessert at 6 and small group discussions that will conclude at 7:30. To register, contact Natalie O’Loughlin at 412-831-6466 or noloughlin@stvals.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 Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, “Food and Friends” will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 5. This is a free dinner held in the Christian Life Center on the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information, visit www.thomaspres.org.
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.