Religion: Week of Oct. 5
At the Bible Chapel, Peters Township, a Special Needs Respite will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Children with special needs and their siblings can participate in crafts, activities, bounce house and a visit with Lucy, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog. To register, email the Special Needs Ministry at specialneeds@biblechapel.org.
• Children of God Tour featuring Phil Wickham with guests Stars Go Dim and Micah Tyler is Oct. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7.
• Extended time of worship through music is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Broniak and Kraf Greenhouse and Florist, 3205 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, a Rosary Rally sponsored by America Needs Fatima will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 15. Pray with approximately 14,000 rallies across the country at the same time. For more information, call Sue Chirumbole at 412-276-1163.
At Chabad of the South Hills Jewish Center for Living and Learning, Mt. Lebanon, the High Holiday schedule has been announced for Yom Kippur, Oct. 11-12. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English. In addition, a special children’s program will accompany the adult services. Services on Oct. 11 include 6:30 p.m. Kol Nidrei. On Oct. 12 will be a 9:30 morning service, 11:30 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Service, 5:30 Mincha Afternoon Service, 6:30 p.m. Neilah Closing Service and 7:24 p.m. Shofar Blowing and Break-Fast. For more information, call 412-512-3046, email Rabbi@ChabadSH.com or visit www.ChabadSH.com.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, the fall worship schedule has begun. Sunday worship services will now be at 9 and 11 a.m. (traditional) and 9:01 and 11:01 a.m. (contemporary).
• Prayer 101, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 5-19.
• Wednesday Night Dinners, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays in October. Served buffet style with open seating. RSVP to the church office or at christumc.net/signup (by 4 p.m. on Tuesday the week of dinner). Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children, wih a $24 nuclear family maximum. For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
• Afternoon tea, Oct. 6. Tea will be served at 2:45, followed by the program at 3:30. Prior to speaker Jane Ellen Nickell, gather for fellowship, tea and home-baked goods. Donations for the tea will benefit UMW mission projects.
• UMW Weekend, Oct. 8-9 at all worship services. Recognize and celebrate the worldwide influence of United Methodist Women.
• Youth group, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 9, 16 and 30. This year’s topic is “What If?” Dinner, games and worship are featured.
• Fellowship luncheon with Un4gettable Barbershop Quartet of the South Hills Keystone Chorus, Oct. 12. Lunch begins at noon, followed by the performance at 1. Cost for the luncheon and program is $9.
• Molly’s Trolley Pittsburgh Tour for women, Oct. 22. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the church to carpool or 9:30 at Station Square. Tour departs at 10 from Station Square. Reservations are limited. Cost is $27. Deadline to register is Oct. 12 at the church office or at christumc.net/MollysTrolley.
• Women’s Pottery Painting Party, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Pottery Place, South Park Shops, Bethel Park. All women are invited to join the fellowship and Gardening Group event. Projects range from $14 to $40, which includes glazing and firing. Snacks are welcome. RSVP is required at christumc.net/signup or by calling the church office at 412-835-6621.
• Fall/winter kids’ resale will take place Oct. 14 and 15. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (half-price day). Proceeds benefit the Children’s Ministries of Christ UMC.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, Autumn Tea @ Atonement is Oct. 22. Doors open at 12:15 p.m., followed by teas with scones, creams, finger sandwiches and desserts at 1. See the latest in fashions presented by Dress Barn. There will be Chinese baskets, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance by calling Bonnie at 724-693-2660 before Oct. 15.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through fifth grade. The evening includes high-energy worship, interactive games and crafts, and is free and open to all. For more information, call children’s ministry director Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620.
• Trunk-N-Treat, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, with parishioners handing out candy from the decorated trunks of their cars. The event will also include a bonfire for roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. Hot dogs and drinks will be available free of charge. Chilren must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com or call 724-348-1620.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a fall festival and pig roast will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, East McMurray Road, Peters Township. The event will feature a basket raffle, caramel apple dipping, children’s activities including a bounce house, pig roast with homemade fries, coleslaw and fall desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for children and $5 for dessert only. Purchase tickets at the door or by calling the church at 724-941-6210. Proceeds benefit missions. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Peters Township, worship time has moved to 10:30 a.m. for the fall season. Welcome the new pastor, the Rev. Louise Rogers. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, the Haining Family will perform a free gospel and bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. The group brings its “front porch, family-style music” all the way from Branson, Mo. For more information, visit ruthfred.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, CommuniTea, a women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Led by Sue Willis with a variety of dynamic teachers/speakers, the theme is Women of Influence. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 8. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• Women of Excellence, led by Pastor Sue Willis and Dedi Kramer, 10 a.m. Oct. 11. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God; for women of all ages. Theme: A Study on the Holy Spirit. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• GriefShare, a bereavement support group, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 8. The Bible-based support group consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others. Join any time and return for any missed classes. Cost of $15 includes workbook.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, the fall session of DivorceCare Support Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 15. DivorceCare features a video each week prior to discussion, with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “Depression,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” Cost of $20 includes a workbook. Limited scholarships are available. Babysitting will not be available. For more information, call the church office at 412-831-6333.
At St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, Respect Life speaker Kurt Kondrich will speak at the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Oct. 11. Hear how his family successfully advocated the state government for protection for those affected by Down syndrome. For more information, visit www.stanneparish.com or call 412-531-5964.
At Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, the fall worship schedule is in effect. Sunday services include an early service at 9 a.m., with a Hospitality Table at 10:10 and late service at 10:30. Children’s Sunday school is from 9 to 9:45. For more information, call 724-941-8910.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Enneagram workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Dec. 10. The Enneagram is an ancient tool to help find a deeper and more authentic relationship with God. The workshop is free, but registration is required online or by phone. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.