Religion: Sept. 23
At Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Scott, make your own applesauce at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25. For more information, visit www.bethelcong.org.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Calling All Boomers and Beyond: Now Is Your Time will take place 8:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 26 at the South Hills campus. For more details, visit www.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, Cteen takes place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Join other teens for discussions on today’s issues, Jewish views and what it all means for modern teens. The Cteen program will include special holiday programs, Shabbat dinners, Shabbatons and more. Register.
• A Bat Mitzvah Club for Jewish girls ages 11-13 will be offered at 5 p.m. beginning Oct. 1. This is a 3-session series with each session running 4 weeks. Session 1 is The Four Mothers Session. Session 2 is Jewish Women from the Past. Session 3 is Jewish Women of the Present. Learn about a Jewish heroine and do a craft/art project at each meeting. Cost is $12/meeting, $40/session or $100/year. Register.
• 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. Call for a schedule of classes. Register.
To register or for more information, visit www.ChabadSH.com or call 412-344-2424.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, A Conversation with Rev. Paul Taylor will take place 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 27. For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, a flea market will be held Oct. 2 and 3. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Saturday. A bag sale will be held 1-3 p.m.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” for children ages Pre-K through fifth grade runs 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Free high-energy worship, games, crafts and Bible lessons. For more information, contact 724-348-1620 or visit www.crsmin.com.
At Fawcett U.M. Church, Bridgeville, those with spiritual needs are invited to drop prayer requests at the prayer station, located outside of the church. Paper and pencils are provided for passers-by who want to leave a request. The box is locked and covered, to keep requests protected and private.
At Holy Child Parish, Bridgeville, the Christian Mothers & Guild will hold its 53rd Annual Luncheon, Fashion Show and Chinese auction Oct. 4 at Fairview Fire Hall, Bridgeville. Fashions will be provided by Phyllis’ Fashions. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for juniors and $12 for children. Call Jean Romano at 412-221-3060 by Sept. 24 for reservations.
At John McMillan Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, Discovery Class adult Sunday school class presents “It’s All About the Relationship,” with Drs. Barbara and Hetz Marsh at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Topics in this three-week study include “How we are wired for connection with one another and God?,” “How can we fully love the Jesus way?” and “The way we should go when interests compete with one another.” For more information, call 412-833-4704.
At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McMurray, the return worship schedule has resumed with services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School classes begin on September 27 at 10 a.m.
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.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24.
• Collision, a young adult fellowship night for ages 18-30s, meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Youth Center Cafe. Childcare provided.
• Installation Service for Pastor Kendall Harris, new lead pastor, will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 27. A light lunch will follow.
• CommuniTea, a women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, will meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 2. Hosted by Sue Willis and other teachers/speakers, the theme of this month’s study is “favor.” Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Childcare available at $5/mom. Register.
• Soberfest, a celebration of sobriety, will meet noon-6 p.m. Oct. 3 at South Park Fairground museum building (across from the police station). Bands, food, fellowship, testimonies. Love donations accepted.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 3 for a ride to Coopers Rock, W.Va.
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. For more information, call John at 412-600-8756.
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. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, upcoming sessions on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 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 have begun. Masses will begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays; 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays.
At St. Valentine’s Church, Bethel Park, register by Sept. 30 for a trip to Lancaster County in November, sponsored by the Women’s Guild. The trip will take place Nov. 10 and 11 and will include a visit to the Basilica of Sacred Heart, a Pa. Dutch dinner, chalk talk by a local Mennonite, Mass at historic St. Mary’s Church, the musical “Miracle of Christmas” and shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $279-$339/person and includes transportation, lodging, show ticket, one dinner, one breakfast, all sightseeing and admissions. A $50 deposit is due by Sept. 30 with the balance due Oct. 30. Make checks payable to St. Valentine’s Women’s Guild and mail to: Rita Heberle, St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, PA 15102. For more information, call Rita at 412-608-2939.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Christian Formation Seminars: Encountering the Holy in Unexpected Places, take place 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.