Religion: Week of Nov. 30
At the Bible Chapel, Peters Township, the musical “Home for Christmas” will be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Child care is available. Register online. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, a Heavenly Cookie Shoppe will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 3, featuring baked goods donated by the United Methodist Women and friends. Choose from thousands of homemade Christmas cookies, specialty goodies and a few craft items with a “heavenly” twist. Cookies are $8 per pound. Specialty items and crafts are priced separately. All proceeds go to mission projects of the United Methodist Women.
• “Why Be a Christian?”, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. At each class, speaker Dan Aleshire will explore the multifaceted ideas of the Christian faith, including Sin and Grace, Love and Justice, and Truth and Hope.
• Luncheon and Carols of Christmas, noon on Dec. 8. Gather for lunch and a program of four-part carols with Ryan Keeling and friends, then join in a sing-along of Christmas music. Lunch cost is $9. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Community of Christ Church, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, a free drive-through live Nativity is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10. Enjoy 10 outdoor scenes, with live actors and animals from the comfort of your car as you drive through a luminaria-lit path that depicts the journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. Volunteers are needed on Dec. 3 to help set up the scenes, and also to be a part of the live Nativity. For more information, contact Janet at 412-805-7194 or jmeyer374@gmail.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Scott and Washington roads, the ninth annual Christmas Cantata will be held at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, in the sanctuary. Enjoy a musical presentation by the 60-plus-voice community Cantata Choir with full orchestra. “Jesus! The Advent of the Messiah” will include both familiar melodies and new songs of praise. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 412-531-3387 or visit MLEPC.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, CommuniTea, women’s Bible study and fellowship for all ages that is hosted by the Rev. Sue Willis with a variety of teachers and speakers, has planned a Christmas Brunch from 9:30 to noon Dec. 2. RSVP and bring your favorite breakfast dish. Free child care is available if preregistered with Sue by calling 412-835-8900, extension 147. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
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. For more information, call 724-941-3879.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Breakfast at the Manger will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 3, for ages 2 through adult. In addition to breakfast, there will be a Christmas story with live Nativity, crafts, games and activities. Cost is $5 for ages 2 through adult; children under 2 eat for free. For more information, call 412-835-6630 or visit www.westminster-church.org.