Religion: Week of Feb. 8
At the Bible Chapel, Night to Shine, a prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older, will be held on Feb. 10, with churches around the world participating. To register as a guest or volunteer, visit biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, spaghetti dinners are back from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9, in the Christian Life Center, and continuing the second Thursday of every month. The menu includes spaghetti and sauce, salad, dessert and beverage. The cost is a donation.
• Compassion and Relationships, 2 p.m. Feb. 12. An interfaith panel of religious leaders will explore this topic in the final installment of the Greater Pittsburgh Interfaith Coalition’s series of conversations on compassion. People of every faith tradition are invited to attend. Faiths that will be represented include: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Unitarian Universalism. Refreshments will be provided. The event is free; advance registration is appreciated, but not required. RSVP at christumc.net/signup or www.bit.ly/compassionandrelationships.
• The Legacy Journey, a seven-week, Biblically-based class that teaches how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through April 5 (no class March 1). Come to the first session (first week) for no charge with no obligation. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, participants will learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now. Cost (after first class) is $109. Register at www.daveramsey.com/legacy/classes/1034812.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located on Washington Road, “Family Fusion” for all ages will be held at 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 8 with dinner followed by age-appropriate classes from 7 to 8 p.m. Financial Peace University will be one of the after-dinner options. Learn practical steps to take control of you money, build wealth, give generously and secure your family’s future, in the nine-week lessons led by Tom Weaver. Materials for the class must be ordered in advance, so if you would like to participate go to www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes, enter your zip code to see the church listed, click on the class information and register. Then, purchase the materials from the website in advance of the first class. Materials will not be available from the church. For more information, email Thomas.l.weaver@gmail.com. To inquire about childcare, email agardner@mlepc.org or call 412-531-3387. For more information, visit www.mlepc.org.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, Chelsea Lane, a graduate of Yale University, will play the harp at the 10:30 a.m. service on Feb. 12. For more information, call 724-942-3635.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 11. 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. Feb. 14, for women of all ages. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God, with DVD by John Bevere. Theme: A Study on the Holy Spirit. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Valentine’s Church, Bethel Park, Family Bingo Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 in Frawley Hall, to celebrate the church’s 50th anniversary. Admission is free. The concession stand will be stocked with snacks and drinks. Bingo cards are $1 each (four chances to win). This is an all-ages event.
• World Marriage Day will be celebrated on Feb. 12 with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. for all couples married from the parish in the last 50 years. A coffee and donut reception for these couples and their families will follow. A photo area will be set up where these couples can share stories or photographs of their special day (photos will be returned).
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Inquirers’ Gathering will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Explore what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the Presbyterian tradition. Register by phone.
• Westminster Book Group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Discuss “Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace” by Anne Lamott. Bring a brown bag lunch.
• Ash Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. March 1.
To register, call 412-835-6630. For more information visit www.westminster-church.org.