Religion: Week of Jan. 18
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, the church will once again take buses to join the March For Life in Washington, D.C., set for Jan. 27. The peaceful demonstration brings people from across the nation, and marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision by petitioning the U.S. government to protect the right to life for every born and pre-born child. Register online. For more information or to register, visit biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, GriefShare is offered from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 5, for those struggling with life after the death of a loved one. “Your Journey from Mourning to Joy” is a 13-week program in which 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.
• 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 the Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, a Used Book and Jewelry Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28. On Saturday, the sale will close from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. A bag sale for books will follow from 1 to 2. Snow date is Jan. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call Joyce at 412-276-0366. The church is located on Washington Avenue.
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 Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pastor Brandt will begin a new sermon series entitled “Getting the Best Out of Life’s Challenges.” Worship is held at 11 a.m. Sunday school classes for children and adults is held at 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday school is preceded with a special Singing Time at 9:30 a.m. Youth Group is held at 6 p.m. Sundays. PCEPC meets in the Parish Hall of St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road in Venetia. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, 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. For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible study Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23-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 St. Valentine’s Church, Bethel Park, the Women’s Guild and Christian Mothers will hold their Queen of Hearts card party at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 in Frawley Hall. Tickets are $20 and include lunch, 80 baskets to bid on, raffles and other surprises. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 412-831-0556.
At Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, Walk Thru the Bible will be held on Jan. 28 in the CLC. This one-day event will present an entertaining and educational overview of the entire Bible. From 9 to 11:30 a.m. (OT), take a “walk” through the Old Testament. Lunch will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During the afternoon session, which will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. (NT), relive the birth and growth of the early church and travel with the apostle Paul as he shares the gospel with the world. Fee of $20 per person, to be paid at the event, includes training materials. To make a reservation, call the church office at 724-941-8910.
• A free dinner for the community is offered every first and third Thursday of the month. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30. For more information, call 724-941-3879.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a six-week small group Bible study titled “New Year – New You! Becoming the person God created you to be!” will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 18 at the church located on Center Church Road. Based on the life of Abraham and how his life was blessed by God and in turn blessed all future generations, the study is connected to a sermon series Pastor Jeff is preaching on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Jeff at 724-941-4770.