Religion: Week of Sept. 7
At the Bible Chapel, Peters Township, a Men’s Tailgate Barbecue will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 8. Registration fee of $5 will be accepted online or at the door.
• Chapel Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 14, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by classes at 6:30. Cost is $6/person or $20/family.
• Special Needs Respite, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16. Parents of children with special needs are invited to take some time for themselves. Children and their siblings will participate in activities including a Bible story, crafts and a bounce house, and can meet Lucy, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog. Register online.
For more information or to register, visit biblechapel.org.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Torah and Tea for Women will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, with guest speaker Lieba Rudolph. Find out what redemption really means and why it’s good for everyone. Call 412-344-2424 or email batya@chabadsh.com for more information and location.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Fall Kick-Off Weekend is Sept. 10 and 11. All worship services return to regular hours, including casual service at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the sanctuary, Contemporary at 9:01 and 11:01 a.m. Sundays in the Christian Life Center, and Cathedral at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary.
• “What If … There Is More?”, 5 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 between services and after the second service. Light snacks, prizes and on Sunday there will be kids’ activities.
• Parent of Teens Social, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Appetizers and dessert provided. RSVP at christumc.net/signup.
• Youth Group Fall Kickoff, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11. All seventh- to 12th-graders are welcome to kick off the school year with laser tag, dinner, games and worship.
• Sunday School for Kids is held at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, beginning Sept. 11. Kids Connect Fall 2016 presents The Heart of the Matter. Look into the hearts of some of the great Old Testament figures to learn how thoughts, choices, actions and our relationship to others and God makes all the difference.
• Community of Adult Singles Together (CAST): Learn how to be more aware and improve communication skills at “Did You Get the Memo?” at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Game Night is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 19.
• Adult Fellowship: Mail Fraud & Scams, noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Otterbein Room. Ian Ortega of the US Postal Service will present the program. Lunch includes a tossed salad, ham salad sandwich, fruit cup and ice cream sundae for $9. RSVP at christumc.net/signup or call the church office.
• Lacroix Mission Haiti Update, 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Pastor Pierre’s son, Kirby, will provide an update on Lacroix Mission in Haiti.
• Third Thursday Fellowship field trip, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Food Court or 6 p.m. at Olive and Vinegar (South Hills Village Mall) for a private tasting party. Included will be demonstrations and examples of unique ways to use oil, vinegar and other gourmet products to create simple and easy appetizers and desserts. Supper cost is on your own. Cost of tasting party is $5/person. Reservations are limited. RSVP at christumc.net/signup.
• The Nyadire Connection will celebrate its 10-year relationship with the United Methodist Mission in Nyadire, Zimbabwe, during a celebration dinner scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 16.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, Retired Lt. Commander Todd McIntyre and his wife, Karla, will be the guest speakers at the 10:45 a.m. service Sept. 11. Todd is a 27-year Navy veteran who was injured in a diving accident. A potluck lunch will follow. Bring a dish to share.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Clubhouse Kids is designed with a strategy to shape the character and faith of 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.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, Rally Day will be held Sept. 11. Sunday School for all ages resumes at 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship moves back to 11 a.m., and the Chancel Choir returns. The Early Sabbath, contemporary service, continues Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a prayer gathering will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, in conjunction with other congregations across the country during the Prayer Summit for Our Nation. For more information, call 412-531-3387.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the fall worship schedule begins Sept. 11, with worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school classes will be held at 9:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 25 with a Rally Day Celebration and picnic at Peterswood Park following worship. PCEPC meets in the Parish Hall of St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road, Peters. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Peters Township, worship time will move to 10:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 11. Welcome the new pastor, the Rev. Louise Rogers. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of the bereavement support group GriefShare will meet from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 8. This Bible-based support group consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others. Join anytime and return for any missed classes. Cost of $15 includes workbook.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10 for a ride to the 911 Memorial in Shanksville.
• Women of Excellence, 10 a.m. Sept. 13. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God, for women of all ages. Theme: A Study on the Holy Spirit, with DVD by John Bevere. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for adults, noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 15. Cost of $6 includes lunch. RSVP by Sept. 13.
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, Sept. 8-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 for those who are unable to pay. Babysitting will not be available. For more information, call the church office at 412-831-6333.
At St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, Mothers for Priests, an apostolate of mothers praying for priests from Saint Anne’s who are struggling and suffering, will meet after the 6:30 p.m. Mass Sept. 8, celebrated by Fr. Frederick Gruber, to learn how to become involved. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.stanneparish.com or call 412-531-5964.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the eight-week Bible study “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31, in Clairvaux Hall, below the church. Each week, there will be a video presentation followed by group discussion and fellowship. In the eight 30-minute videos, Dr. Edward Sri explains how Christ’s encounters with his disciples, the Samaritan woman, the man born blind and others are examples of how He calls each of us to a more intimate and life-changing relationship with Him. Cost is $20 for the workbook cost. Send payment with name, phone number and email to the parish office, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15216. For more information, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At St. David’s Episcopal Church, East McMurray Road, Peters Township, the fifth annual end-of-summer picnic will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 11. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, salads, grilled vegetables, snacks and desserts. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be provided. Activities will include bounce houses for the kids, as well as games for children and adults hosted by City of Play. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., with Bishop Dorsey McConnell of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh visiting and preaching.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Taste and See, an invitation to visit the church, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Learn of offerings for people of all ages, from nursery school to yoga classes, music concerts to adult education opportunities, support groups to mission trips, and lecture series to child and youth programs. Food will be provided. The event is free. Registration is not required.
• Faith Traditions and Denominations in Public Life, Sundays, Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2. How does our faith influence politics? Two pastors and two journalists will answer this question and more. Free. Registration not required.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.