Religion: Week of Sept. 9
At Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Scott, a special Music, Meaning and Memories Rosh Hashanah service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14. The service will include Rabbi Amy Greenbaum, cantorial soloist Sara Stock Mayo, pianist Laura Riesberg Daniels and clarinetist Janice Coppola of the Klezlectics. To RSVP, call 412-561-1168.
• Stay ‘n Play, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10. This indoor play space for children is open to the public. A free Mommy and Me yoga class is offered with admission to Stay ‘n Play. Stretch, bond and breathe with your child in this 30-minute class in the gross motor room. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Class is appropriate for crawlers to age 5.
• Make Your Own Applesauce, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25. Free with admission to Stay ‘n Play.
For more information, visit www.bethelcong.org.
At Bethel Presbyterian Church, Vineyards fall classes run Sept. 13-Nov. 22 and include: Women’s Group study, 9:15 a.m. Sundays; Men’s Group study, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 16; Wednesday morning class for adults, 10 a.m.; Interactive Learning Lab for Pre-K- through first-graders, 9:30 a.m. Sundays; Interactive Learning Lab for second- through sixth-graders, 9:30 a.m. Sundays; DVD-based class for seventh- and eighth-graders, 9:30 a.m. Sundays; and a confirmation class for high school students who have not been confirmed, 9:30 a.m. Sundays. For more information, call 412-835-0405.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Wednesday classes for all ages will be held 6:30-8 p.m. beginning Sept. 16 at South Hills and Washington campuses. A complete list can be found on the website.
• Grand Opening of the Special Needs Classrooms, Sept. 12 and 13. Classrooms include adaptive equipment for nearly every kind of sensory need and are staffed by trained volunteers.
• Community: Necessary Connections sermon series, Sept. 12 and 13.
For more details, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Chabad of the South Hills Jewish Center for Living & Learning in Mt. Lebanon, the High Holiday Services schedule will include:
• Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 13-15 (Jewish New Year): Sept. 13-evening services, 7:15 p.m.; Sept. 14-morning services, 9:30 a.m.; Shofar Sounding, 11:30 a.m.; Tashlich service, 1:30 p.m.; evening services, 8 p.m.; Sept. 15-morning services, 9:30 a.m.; Shofar Sounding, 11:30 a.m.
• Yom Kippur, Sept. 22-23 (Day of Atonement): Sept. 22-Kol Nidrei Service, 7:15 p.m.; Sept. 23-morning service, 9:30 a.m.; Yizkor Memorial Service, 11:30 a.m.; Mincha Afternoon Service, 5:45 p.m.; Neilah Closing Service, 6:45 p.m.; Sho Far Blowing & Break Fast, 7:56 p.m.
Chabad is located on McFarland Road (across from Dormont Pool). Membership is not required to join and there are no prerequisites. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English. In addition, a special children’s program will accompany the adult services.
For more information, call 412-512-3046 or 412-344-2424, email Rabbi@ChabadSH.com, or log on to www.ChabadSH.com.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Chapel Choir rehearsals begin at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13 for grades 7-12. The Chapel Choir is the musical leaders for 9:30 a.m. worship and go on tour to various parts of the country each summer, singing and playing a variety of instruments. New members welcome.
• Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 12. Learn to be an active listener during this three-session workshop. Cost is $15/person or $50/group of four or more from the same congregation. For more information or to register, contact 314-428-2600 or register online at www.stephenministry.org/workshop.
• Fall worship begins Sept. 12. Services are held Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sunday worship includes a 9:01 a.m. contemporary service in the Christian Life Center, 9:30 and 11 a.m. traditional services in the sanctuary, and an 11:01 a.m. contemporary service in the Christian Life Center.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” will launch Sept. 16 for children ages Pre-K through fifth grade, and run 6:30-7:45 p.m. every Wednesday. High-energy worship, games, crafts and Bible lessons. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact Children’s Ministry Director Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620 or visit www.crsmin.com.
At Jesus Fellowship, Bethel Park, a Priscilla Shirer study will be offered Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19. The study book for Discerning the Voice of God – How to Recognize When God Speaks is $14 (includes shipping), but is not mandatory.
At Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott, a special presentation on the new evangelization will be held Sept. 16. Catholics Coming Home: Looking In and Reaching Out will be presented by Dr. Michel Therrien, S.T.L., S.T.D., secretary for evangelization and Catholic education for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, 7-8:30 p.m. in Keefer Hall.
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.
• GriefShare, a bereavement support group led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12. This Bible-based support group consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others. Join anytime and return for any of the classes you missed. Cost of $15 includes workbook.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12 for a Flight 93 ride to Shanksville. For more information, call Tom at 412-716-6510.
• Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 17 in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by Sept. 15.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 a.m. Sept. 19. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
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, beginning Sept. 14. Explore the Gospel of Matthew. For more information, call John at 412-600-8756.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, a Christian scouting-based program will be held 6:45-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 23 and continuing throughout the school year in Fellowship Hall. Caravan is for kids ages 4 through sixth grade and focuses on their physical, social, mental and spiritual growth through activities, field trips, ministry projects and more. A registration fee of $15/child covers scouting book and sash. For more information and to download a registration form, visit shcn.org and click on the Caravan poster, or call the church at 412-831-6333.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, an 11-week Bible study on the Psalms will be held 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 23 in Clairvaux Hall. Each class includes small group discussion and an hour video. No prior Bible study is required. Register through Sept. 8 for $30/person for study materials. Make checks payable to St. Bernard, write Bible Study at the bottom and mail to or drop at the church office located at 311 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. For more information, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At St. David’s Evangelical Church, Venetia, the fourth annual community picnic will be held Sept. 13, featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled veggies, salads and desserts, plus vegetarian and gluten-free foods. Games and bounce houses are planned for the children. The event will begin after the service, around 11:30 a.m.
At St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, upcoming sessions on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin in a few weeks. Take this opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith or complete the sacraments of initiation. Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays. Call 724-745-3787 for details.
• New weekend Masses are scheduled to start Sept. 13. Masses will begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays; 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays.
• Christian Mothers and Guild will sponsor its annual Fall Flower and Bake Sale before and after all weekend Masses on Sept. 19 and 20. Potted seasonal flowers and home-baked cookies, cakes and pies will be available. New this year will be jars of homemade “Peach Sunshine” preserves made from this summer’s peach harvest.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Taste and See will be held 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Visit and learn about Westminster while enjoying food and fellowship, and videos of the goings-on at the church. Attend any of three morning worship service including traditional services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary and the 9:45 a.m. contemporary service in the WROC (gym), which is casual and includes pop Christian worship music. Tour the facilities and hear about the “dungeon,” see the handprint room, view the gallery, and hear about the life-size Mr. Roger’s trolley. Refreshments in Fellowship Hall will include breakfast and lunch offerings.
• Christian Formation Seminars: Encountering the Holy in Unexpected Places, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, and Oct. 4.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.