Religion: Week of April 5
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, GROWednesdays features dinner, fellowship and faith development for the entire family. Visit the website for more information and for a complete schedule.
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.
For more information, call Jay at 724-941-4942.
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. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At Emmanuel Lutheran Church, located on Pine Avenue in Castle Shannon, Community Lenten Lunches are held at noon every Wednesday during Lent. A light lunch follows at 12:30 p.m., and a $4 donation is requested to benefit St. Winifred’s food pantry. For more information, call 412-531-1080 or email EmmanuelLutheranCS@gmail.com.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a covered dish luncheon and worship service is held at noon every Wednesday during Lent. For more information, visit www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org or facebook.com/hamiltonpresbyterian.
• Easter EGG-stravaganza, 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 8. There will be an Easter egg hunt and a special snack. Preparing for Easter with a Bible story and crafts.
For more information, visit www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org or facebook.com/hamiltonpresbyterian.
At Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, located on Washington Avenue in Carnegie, volunteers are needed to help make pierogi. Coffee, snacks and one dozen free pierogi will be provided to each volunteer. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Pierogi is open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call the pierogi kitchen at 412-276-9897 or the church rectory at 412-279-4652.
At In His Presence Church, Venetia, a special study series called Foundations of Honor is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. This teaching series is by well-known author and speaker Danny Silk. This week’s topic is Long-term Relationships: How to Make and Keep Them. The church is on Brookwood Road. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Family Fusion program for all ages is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in Fellowship Hall. Children and youth groups are age appropriate. The seminary intern, using the book “Drama of Scripture,” leads the Young Adult Group. There is also a Single Mom’s Group. Small group adult Bible study will be using a study of “Four Great Loves.” Each lesson stands on its own, although it is best to participate in all eight classes. To reserve childcare, call 412-489-3746. For more information, call 412-531-3387 or visit mlepc.org.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pastor Brandt will offer a message series entitled “Parables for Lent” at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road, Venetia. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of Grief Share (support and encouragement after the death of a loved one), led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 6-June 29. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join anytime and return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes a workbook.
• CommuniTea, women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 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. April 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. April 11, for women of all ages. Theme: A Study on the Holy Spirit. DVD by John Bevere. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.