Religion: Week of June 28
At Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, summer worship services will be at 11:15 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 3. For more information, call 412-835-9221.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, registration for Upward Flag Football is underway. The program is designed to introduce young athletes to the game with a Christian focus. Practices start Aug. 7. Games begin Aug. 26, with the final game Oct. 14. Register at biblechapel.org/events.
• Israel Virtual Tour, 9 a.m. to noon July 8. Explore the history and culture of Jerusalem through a guided tour. Register for childcare and tour at biblechapel.org/events.
• Kids Sports Camp, 10 a.m. to noon July 10-14, for kids in grades K-5. Try a variety of sports. Bible lessons will be incorporated. Cost is $25. Download the mandatory waiver agreement and register at biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Centered Yoga is held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Gathering Place. All skill levels are welcome as certified teacher Jamie Ignatius will provide modifications for everyone based on ability. A donation of $10 is appreciated. For more information, visit center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, The Resilient: The Story of Esther, Ezra & Nehemiah will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 28 through August. This summer Bible study series with Rev. Seth McPherson will explore the works near the end of the Old Testament timeline in their context and how they may speak to us today. 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, the Amani Children’s Choir, comprised of children from Uganda, will perform a free concert at 9:30 and 11 a.m. July 2. All of the children in the choir have been recipients of the shoebox gifts distributed through Operation Christmas Child. They are on a cross-country tour, communicating the story of the African child. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
• “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 In His Presence Church, Venetia, Foundations of Honor, a special study series, 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. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Summer Discipleship groups meet from 10:15 to 11 a.m. through August. There will be a small fee for materials. Classes for children and youth are available at this hour as well. A nursery is available. There will be: “Selections From the Book of Luke-Connecting the Old Testament With the New Testament,” which will explore ways that stories of the gospel of Luke connect with the Old Testament; “The Fruit of the Spirit,” a small group LifeGuide Bible study; A women’s small group will study Charles Stanley’s book, “Where the Enemy Strikes”; Another LifeGuide Bible study group will meet at 12:30 p.m. following the Heritage Worship service for the study “The ‘I AM’ Statements of Jesus,” with lunch being offered (for a fee) for all who are interested. For more information, email saguzzi@mlepc.org or lpokrajac@mlepc.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9 a.m. July 4 for a breakfast run.
• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. July 8. Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.