Religion: Week of Feb. 22
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Set Free Tour: Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Zach Williams concert will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the South Hills campus. Tickets are available at bigdaddyweave.com or at the South Hills campus on Wednesday evenings and during weekend services.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
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.
• GriefShare, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 5. “Your Journey from Mourning to Joy” is a 13-week program for those struggling with life after the death of a loved one. Registration and purchase of the workbook is mandatory. Cost of program and materials is $15. To register, call nurse Debbie Bates at 412-835-6621 ext. 127.
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 Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a covered dish dinner will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a worship service at 7 on Ash Wednesday, March 1. All are also invited to a covered dish luncheon and worship service at noon each Wednesday during the Lenten season, beginning March 8. 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 pyrohi (pierogi). Retirees, come listen to music from the 50’s, meet new friends, catch up on old times and pinch pierogies. Coffee, snacks and one dozen free pyrohi will be provided to each volunteer. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Pyrohi 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 pyrohi 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 and gives insight into creating strong relationships in every area of our lives. This week’s topic is Long-term Relationships: How to Make and Keep Them. The church is located on Brookwood Road. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, an Ash Wednesday Communion Service will be offered at 7 p.m. March 1 in the sanctuary. “Experiencing the Lenten Journey” will include five stations to observe the great themes of Lent. The service is family friendly. For more information, visit MLEPC.org or call 412-531-3387.
At Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott, a Sacred Arts Competition/Exhibition will be held May 31-June 4. Artworks submitted for this juried exhibition are required to be in the Judeo-Christian Tradition. Cash prizes of $1,200 will be awarded. Deadline for entries is March 31. Artists interested in displaying their work may download the event brochure with the prospectus for the exhibition and entry form on the parish website at www.olgscott.org/apps/bbmessages/. To receive a brochure by mail, call 412-279-7070. The official festival program schedule featuring the art exhibition, live musicians and literary performances will be announced in early May.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Gospel Women Prayer Group, a prayer and fellowship group led by Marge Kubany, meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
• A new session of GriefShare, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through March 30. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group consisting of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others on the same journey. Join anytime and return for any missed classes. Registration fee of $15 includes a workbook.
• The Alpha Course, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, through April 7. A free dinner is provided, with DVD teaching and small group discussion to introduce the basics of Christianity. Alpha is for everyone, especially those investigating Christianity, newcomers to the church, new Christians and those who want to learn more. Call to register.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible study Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through March 13, in Clairvaux Hall (below the church). In this eight-part Bible study, given by Jeff Cavins, participants will: Discover what it means to be not just a son or daughter of God, but an heir to all he has to give; Learn about the great mystery of how we can love one another as Christ loves the church; Find out that you have a place in God’s “plan of sheer goodness.” Registration fee (workbook cost) is $20. Send payment and registration information including your name, phone number and email, to: St. Bernard Parish, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. For more information, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, located on Center Church Road in McMurray, an Ash Wednesday service with Holy Communion will be offered at 7:30 p.m. March 1. For more information, email tumc1@verizon.net or call 724-941-4770.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Ash Wednesday service will be offered at 7:30 p.m. March 1. For more information visit www.westminster-church.org.