Religion: Week of April 6
At Bethany Lutheran Church, worship services with Holy Communion are held at 11 a.m. Sundays, with all ages Sunday school classes beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• Weekly donations for SHIM are being accepted on the following designated dates: toothpaste, April 10; toothbrushes, April 17; soap, April 24.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/blcbp or call 412-835-9221.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, the sermon series Genesis: Lot will be offered April 9 and 10 at all campuses. Visit the website for service times.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, through April 15, South Hills campus, rooms #185-186. Free income tax preparation for senior citizens and low-income individuals. Volunteers will be available on a first come, first served basis for walk-ins only. For a list of suggested documents to bring, visit biblechapel.org/events or contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. This week’s sermon is “Beyond Working for the Weekend – Work and Play” with Rev. Jeff Schooley. Sunday school for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m.
• Central Blood Bank accepts blood donations Thursdays and Saturdays on the lower level.
• Yoga class, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, with all donations collected during the first class of each month donated to the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA.
For more information, visit www.center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, a Pre Passover Seniors Luncheon will take place at noon on April 12, featuring a Model Seder and special Passover Program. Suggested donation is $5; wheelchair accessible. For more information, call Barb at 412-278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com.
At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Canonsburg, services featuring informal Holy Communion, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care are held at 5 p.m. Saturdays. On Sundays, traditional liturgy featuring hymns and praise, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care take place at 9:30 a.m.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Children’s Music & Worship Sunday will take place 11 a.m. April 10. Children will lead in worship by sharing in the liturgy, sing and present a musical based on the Tale of the Three Trees.
• Young Adults Leaving Home: Family Transitions, 7-8:30 p.m. April 13. Caroline Graham-Mcguire, a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, will present her experience in walking families through this time, underlining the entire family impact and providing strategies for managing a successful “launch.” RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc.net/signup.
• Triple A: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” April 13, with luncheon at noon followed by a program at 1 p.m. Jim Haller, Heinz History Center volunteer ambassador and member of the Society for American Baseball, will share boyhood memories of growing up on Pittsburgh’s North Side and the rich baseball history of Pittsburgh. Menu includes sliced baked ham, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, tossed salad and dessert. Cost is $10/person. RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc.net/signup.
• Discovering your Spiritual Gifts, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5. RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc.net/signup.
For more information, visit christumc.net.
At Church of the Covenant, Washington, traditional worship is offered 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, with contemporary worship at 9:43 a.m. Handicapped accessible. For more information, call the church office at 724-222-0190.
At La Roche College, the public is invited to a Catholic Common Ground Conversation at 7 p.m. April 27 to discuss “In a Morsel of Bread, a Piece of the Cosmos.” Facilitated by Father Mike Woods, S.J., Ph.D., the conversation will discuss Pope Francis’ understanding of integral ecology through the lens of food, agriculture and culture. The event will take place in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center at La Roche’s main campus in the North Hills, and is free and open to those wanting to participate in a lively discussion. Preregistration is strongly encouraged by contacting Gina Miller at gina.miller@laroche.edu or 412-536-1085.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, seminary students Gavin Watkins and Rebecca DuPoe will conduct the 5 p.m. worship services on April 10 and 17. For more information, call 724-942-3635, email petersbrookwoodpres@gnmail.com or visit peterscreekpcusa.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of Grief Share bereavement support group, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 7-June 30. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group consisting 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.
• Kids’ Movie Night, featuring the family-friendly movie “Home,” 7 p.m. April 8. Free admission includes a bag of popcorn, cotton candy and drink. Hot dogs and candy will be available to purchase.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. April 9. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• Sermon series from Hebrews continues at 9 and 11 a.m. April 10 with Look to Jesus, Heb. 2:14-3:1, taught by Pastor Kendall Harris.
• Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, 10 a.m. April 12 for women of all ages. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• Going…Deeper Still, a Hearts to Worship women’s ministry event, 7 to 9 p.m. April 15. Praise and worship by Pastor Paul Housman and team, banner ministry, communion and testimonies.
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 412-600-8756.
At St. Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, Wednesday Evening Vespers sung evening prayer will be held in the church on the first Wednesday of each month throughout this Year of Mercy. For more information, call the parish office at 412-831-0031.
At Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, services at 9 and 11 a.m. on the following Sundays include: Stories of Creation with Rev. Jim Magaw, April 10; What Can We Do? With Rev. Jim Magaw, April 17; Learning ‘Sunday Morning’ by Heart with guest speaker Lynn Chandhok, April 24. For more information, visit www.sunnyhill.org.