Religion: Week of Jan. 6
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, yoga classes are held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, led by certified yoga instructor Jamie Ignatius.
• The CPC Book Club’s next book will be Ron Hansen’s “Mariette in Ecstasy.” The club’s next meeting will be held in late January.
For more information, visit www.center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Learning for Women takes place at 1 p.m. Thursdays, led by Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum and featuring lively discussions about the weekly Torah Portion, Jewish Mysticism, tradition and life. Free. RSVP.
• Reflections on my Trip to Israel, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. Chabad of the South Hill’s Women’s Circle will present a special video presentation of Rabbi Mendel and Batya Rosenblum’s recent trip to Israel where they visited injured soldiers and victims of terror. No charge.
For more information or to RSVP, call 412-344-2424 or visit www.chabadsh.com.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Dr. Bradley Fitch will assume the position of organist/assistant minister of Music & Worship Life at Christ Church early January 2016. Fitch received his bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin College, master’s degree in music from Indiana University and doctor of musical arts from the University of Oklahoma. As a church musician, Fitch has served a variety of congregations throughout the Midwest, most recently as director of Music Ministries for the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord (RC) in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he led a comprehensive music program including adult and children’s choirs, a bell choir and other instrumentalists. In addition, he is active as a performer and consultant on all areas related to the pipe organ, including teaching, construction and design, and curriculum development.
• The Middle, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27. All seventh- and eighth-graders are invited for an evening of games and Bible study.
• Family Fun Morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 9. Families with infants through elementary age are invited to come for a fun morning of free play, board games and crafts. Bring a game to share or play one of ours. A light snack will be provided. RSVP at christumc.net/signup or call 412-835-6621.
• Youth Group, 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 10, 17, 31. Dinner, games, worship and a lesson. Bring a friend.
• Financial Peace University, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11-March 7. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, learn how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and more. Cost is $93. To sign up, visit daveramsey.com then search for the class as CUMC.
• Community of Adult Singles Together (CAST), 7 p.m. Mondays at the library (unless otherwise noted). Topics include: Trust, Jan. 11; Dinner and a Movie (meet at 5 p.m. Jan. 16 at TGI Fridays on Oxford Drive, and RSVP by noon on Jan. 16); “Life is like a box of chocolates,” Jan. 18; Dinner Out, 7 p.m. Jan. 25 (RSVP by Jan. 24) at Pizzaz Italian Restaurant, McMurray. RSVP to Bobbie Patton at 412-216-0846 or bobbiepatton77@msn.com.
• Triple A: Sponsored Lunch and “Game Day,” noon-2:30 p.m. Jan. 13, for adults. Enjoy a lunch of mini sandwiches, tossed salad, fruit and cookies, followed by an afternoon spent playing your favorite board games, cards, Scrabble, dominoes and more. Bring a friend and your own games, as well. Cost of lunch is $9. RSVP at christumc.net/signup or call 412-835-6621.
• Journey to the Apocalypse: Daniel, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27 and Feb. 3, in the Otterbein Room. RSVP at christumc.net/signup or call 412-835-6621.
• Youth Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 14. All-you-can-eat dinner includes salad, bread and a homemade dessert. Cost is a donation, and proceeds benefit Youth Ministries.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University begins Jan. 6. The 9-week, life-changing program teaches families and individuals to recognize the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right financially, emotionally and spiritually. Topics covered include: Get Rid of Debt, Manage Your Money, and Spend and Save Wisely. Sit in on the preview class for free at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Those wishing to continue will be charged a $99 materials fee. However, there is no further charge for those who have attended FPU before and already own the materials. For more information, call Audie Eddy at 724-366-7388. For directions, visit www.crsmin.com.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, Jim Agnew will preach at the 5 p.m. service on Jan. 10. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held 9-11 a.m. Jan. 9. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• GriefShare, a bereavement support group led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7-March 31. This Bible-based support group consists of a DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others. Join anytime and return for any missed class. Cost of $15 includes a workbook.
• Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, meets at 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God, for women of all ages. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
For more information call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, the observance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy will offer additional opportunities to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. On Tuesdays, the blessed sacrament is exposed for all day Eucharist Adoration beginning at 8:30 a.m. until Benediction at 6:15 p.m. Confessions will be offered 5:15-6:15 p.m. and an evening Novena Mass in honor of St. Anne will be offered at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.stanneparish.com.
At St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, Praise & Pizza will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 8. Join the youth of the parish for a Festival of Praise in the Family Life Center. For more information, visit www.stmpgh.org or call 412-833-0031.
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, a ChristLife Series will be held 5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 10-Feb. 21. Participants do not need to be Catholic to attend. The 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, followed by teaching and small group discussions that will conclude at 7:30. To register, contact Natalie O’Loughlin at 412-831-6466 or noloughlin@stvals.org.