Religion: Week of June 15
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. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/blcbp or call 412-835-9221.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, live worship music and a cookout with Roots Senior High is planned for 6:30 p.m. June 22 at the South Hills campus.
• The sermon series Genesis: Jacob meets Esau will be offered June 18 and 19 at all campuses. Visit the website for service times.
For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, a lectionary-based Bible study is offered at 11 a.m. every Sunday throughout the summer. The Bible study is held in the Friendship room, and will be co-led by the Rev. Fred Leasure and Peter Smith, the religion writer of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. For more information, call 412-561-4114.
At Center Presbyterian Church, Peters Township, Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The sermon will be “Christian Parenting: Family and Parenting.”
• A new Christian education class called “Tangents” continues at 9:45 a.m. Sundays.
• Drop-in Yoga class, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
For more information, like us on Facebook or call 724-941-9050.
At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, Canonsburg, services featuring informal Holy Communion, children’s Christian education and nursery care are held at 5 p.m. Saturdays. On Sundays, traditional liturgy featuring hymns and praise, Children’s Christian education and nursery care take place at 9:30 a.m.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, the seventh annual Bridges Golf Outing is June 18 at Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown. Registration is at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9. Proceeds from the Men’s Ministry benefit will go toward Family Promise and Christ Church mission projects. The event will include a four-person scramble, lunch at the turn and dinner at the awards reception following golf. To register, visit christumc.net or planmygolfevent.com/29271-The_Bridges/.
• Visiting Youth Choir Concert, 7 p.m. June 23. The youth choir from Grove United Methodist Church in West Chester, Pa., will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary Christian songs.
• Annual Pet Fair, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 25. Sponsored by Hearts and Paws Pet Ministry, the fair will be held for the first time on the grounds of South Park at Agricultural Hall (near the amphitheater). This 13th annual fair will feature more than 50 booths and pets for adoption, a variety of pet products and services, several pet-related demonstrations and more.
• Summer worship hours are: Casual, 6 p.m. Saturdays; Garden, 9 a.m. Sundays; Contemporary, 9:01 a.m. Sundays; Cathedral, 10:30 a.m. Sundays; and Contemporary, 10:31 a.m. Sundays.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At the Church of the Covenant, Washington, Sunday worship services include a traditional worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m., contemporary worship at 9:43 a.m. and Children’s Church at 9:45 a.m.
• Other offerings on Sundays include children’s Sunday school at 11 a.m., Youth Breakfast Club at 10:45 a.m. and adult classes at 9:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Adult classes are also held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
For more information, call the church office at 724-222-0190.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, two more family-friendly movies on the lawn are scheduled for this summer – July 8th will feature “Woodlawn- The True Story” , and on Aug. 12th Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph” will be shown. The summer movies are free. Crossroads Ministries is located in Finleyville, one mile south of Trax Farms. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At Jesus Fellowship Church, Bethel Park, Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. followed by the pastor’s message. Meet at 9:15 for coffee and refreshments. On June 19, the study on The Beatitudes concludes with Matthew 5:10, led by Mike Scheib. Nursery and Children’s Church are provided.
• Group Bible Study continues with ‘The Power of God’, a study of the book of Romans, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 22.
For more information, visit www.jfchurch.com, call ?412-854-3137 or stop by the church on Brush Run Road.
At Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, a free Community Barbecue to celebrate summer will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. June 24. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. A varied Carolina-style barbecue menu will include ribs, pulled pork, chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw and desserts. An open table with Communion will be offered. For more information, call 412-531-7131.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, summer worship begins at 10 a.m. Sundays in the Parish Hall of St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road in Venetia. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, the Rev. Mark Woomer will preach at the 5 p.m. service on June 19. For more information, call 724-942-3645.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Grief Share, a bereavement support group led by the Rev. Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through June 30. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. The class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join any time and return for any of the classes you missed. Cost is $15 and includes workbook.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets from 7 to 8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 412-600-8756.
At St. Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, a First Responders and Military Appreciation Night will be held June 24. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. A discounted dinner price of $5 will be offered for military and first responders in uniform or identifying apparel. There will be a dedication of the St. Michael Statue at 7 p.m. MoreFest games and more begin at 6 p.m.
• Year of Mercy Sunday night speaker series will be offered at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center on the following dates: July 17, Scott Hahn, TBA; Aug. 21, Regis Flaherty, Poverty, Thanksgiving and Joy. For more information, call the parish office at 412-831-0031.
At St. Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, Faith Night will take place July 20 at PNC Park, where the Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $30, located in section 128. Ticket price includes a $10 voucher that can be used to purchase food and/or merchandise throughout PNC Park. A limited amount of tickets are available at this special price. Purchase tickets in the school office. For more information on this event, please call 412-835-5539.
At Thomas Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Nottingham Township, summer worship begins at 10 a.m. in the Christian Life Center.
• A free meal is offered the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• A car cruise will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. June 25.
For more information, call 724-941-8910.