Religion: Week of March 15
At Bethel Presbyterian Church, located on Bethel Church Road, a program of dinner and choice of two studies will be offered Wednesdays, through March 29 and again on April 2. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. The studies, which begin at 7 p.m., are the book study “Mudhouse Sabbath,” exploring the spiritual disciplines from the Jewish tradition through a Christian perspective, and an animate video study, which explores spiritual disciplines through the use of short videos followed by group discussion. To make dinner and class reservations, call the church office at 412-835-0405 or visit www.bethelpresby.org.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Chapel Sages, a seniors group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 17 at the South Hills campus to watch the movie “God’s Not Dead 2” and discuss its themes. Popcorn, water and coffee will be provided. Register online at biblechapel.org/events.
• Understanding Youth Culture, 6:30 p.m. March 24 and 11:30 a.m. March 25 at the South Hills campus. This conference will help parents, teachers and other youth leaders understand the world of pre-teens and adolescents and point them to Christ. Topics cover all the cultural forces that influence today’s youth, including media, music, pop culture, materialism, self worship and negative peer pressure. Led by Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding, the conference fee includes all sessions on Friday and Saturday. There are no discounts for attending only one day, and participation in the entire two-day conference is encouraged. Childcare will be provided for ages 0-10. Cost is $10. Register at biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, a Lenten Prayer Vigil is offered on Wednesdays, through April 5. Sign up to join others in prayer each week at Christ Church or from your home. Topic: “Living Our Baptismal Calling.”
• 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 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 the church at 412-531-1080, or email the office manager at EmmanuelLutheranCS@gmail.com.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a covered dish luncheon and worship service will be held at noon every Wednesday during Lent. 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. 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 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 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 Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, located on Brookwood Road in Venetia, Living Stones, a Lenten lunch and Bible study that offers a video presentation of the steps of Jesus, is being offered at noon on Wednesdays, March 22, 29 and April 5. Rev. Louise Rogers and Rev. Don Austin will lead the study. For more information, call 724-942-3635 or email petersbrookwoodpres@gmail.com.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Thursday A.M. Bible Study – Gospel of John will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, through April 6. Bring a Bible. Childcare is available by calling Tracey at 412-835-6630.
• Piano Concert, 3 p.m. March 19. Pianist Jack Kurutz will play the music of Franz Schubert and Maurice Ravel. A reception in the north entry will follow the concert. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.