Religion: Week of Nov. 2
At the Bible Chapel, Peters Township, comedian Tim Hawkins and special guest Bob Smiley will perform a family-friendly show from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the South Hills campus. For tickets, visit the website.
• Lifting Up Our Nation In Prayer, 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8. The worship centers at all campuses will be open for prayer on Election Day.
• Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, Nov. 12, South Hills campus. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the shoeboxes and items for packing on Nov. 10. Then, help pack the shoeboxes on Nov. 12. For times and days to volunteer, visit the website.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, All Saint’s Day will be observed during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services on Nov. 6.
• Socks, hats, gloves and scarves are being collected for the homeless for Operation Safety Net during the next two weeks
• Tuesday night drop-in yoga, 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call the church at 724-941-9050.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 2-30. A fun and interactive opportunity to learn how you are uniquely gifted. Sign-up and book purchase required. RSVP at christumc.net/signup.
• Women’s Saturday Morning Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nov. 5. Meets the first Saturday of each month. This month’s topic is “2 Timothy.” Bring a Bible. RSVP at christumc.net/signup.
• First Friday Fish Fry, 4 to 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Eat-in and carry-out available.
• All Saints Service, 11 a.m. Nov. 6. An hour-long Service of Remembrance and Celebration featuring the Chancel Choir with string orchestra and organ accompaniment. Seth McPherson will speak.
• Seminar Class: East Liberty Family Health Center, 9 a.m. Nov. 6. Jo Ellen Welsh, director of Development and Community Outreach at ELFHC, will provide information on how the center meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the community.
• Adult Fellowship Luncheon/Program: Stay Young, Nov. 9. The program, “How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years,” led by Dr. Bryan A. Johnson, DC, explains the many facets of a healthy lifestyle and the role that chiropractic plays in keeping you mobile for life. A lunch consisting of tomato soup, three salads (ham, chicken, egg), fruit and dessert, begins at noon followed by the program at 1 p.m. Cost is $9. RSVP is required at christumc.net/signup.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Church of Christ, located on Thomas Road in McMurray, Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (nursery available), followed by worship at 10:30 (nursery and cry room available).
• Life Connections, 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Participate in informal discussions with other Christians. Topics include “Becoming the Answer to Prayer” and “Exploring Christian Movies.” Food provided. Call for details.
• Singing with the residents and patients at Manor Care in McMurray, 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
• Orphan Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, highlighting Orphans Lifeline International, which supports orphan rescue, children’s homes and adoption assistance and education.
• Belfre Youth Rally, Nov. 18-20, for seventh- through 12th-graders.
For more information, call Jay at 724-941-4942.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, CommuniTea, a women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Led by Sue Willis with a variety of dynamic teachers/speakers, the theme is “Women of Influence.” Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• Fall Worship Experience, 6 p.m. Nov. 6 with the Sunday morning worship team, youth and children’s worship teams and Pastor Kendall and Jennifer Harris. The concert is free.
• Women of Excellence, led by Pastor Sue Willis and Dedi Kramer, 10 a.m. Nov. 8, for women of all ages. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God. Theme: A Study on the Holy Spirit. Free childcare will be provided with prior registration.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, located on Mohawk Rd. (Brookside Farms) in Upper St. Clair, a traditional Slavic dinner and concert performed by the Slavjane Folk Ensemble will take place on Nov. 12. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a traditional Slavic dinner, followed by the concert at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students/children. Make checks payable to: St. Gregory Church. No tickets will be sold at the door due to limited seating. For more information, call the parish office at 412-835-7800 or visit www.stgregoryuysc.org.
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, “An Evening on Dealing with Grief through the Holidays” will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 14 in the parish hall. Jennifer Matijevich from Three Rivers Hospice will lead the evening, which includes a presentation, discussion, Q&A and prayer. To register, contact Sr. Faith at 412-833-1240 or faithbala@feliciansisters.org by Nov. 8.
At Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, a free dinner for the community is offered every first and third Thursday of the month. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30.
• Light dinner and speaker, 5 p.m. Nov. 6. Katie Schell, a Korean War bride, will talk about her life as a young girl caught in the throes of a city under siege and God’s sovereign mercy and grace.
For more information, call 724-941-3879.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, located on Center Church Road in McMurray, the annual spaghetti dinner and bake sale will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in Fellowship Hall. The dinner, offering a choice of meat or vegetarian sauce, is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12. Children under the age of 4 are free. Take-outs will be available. Proceeds benefit Trinity’s outreach ministries, including the Appalachia Service Project.