Religion: Week of May 17
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, a Special Needs Respite will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19. A time of fun and fellowship for congregants with special needs, while their families enjoy a night of rest and rejuvenation. To volunteer or to sign up to attend, email Jaclyn Stottlemyer at jstottlemyer@biblechapel.org.
• SageNet, a monthly meeting of the Chapel Sages Ministry for adults 55 and over, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 19. Chaplain Matt Todaro will talk about his 13 months in Africa ministering to soldiers in the U.S. Army. Dessert and fellowship included. Contact sages@biblechapel.org for more information. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, a special program titled “Romans…in the Flesh” will be presented at 7 p.m. May 24. Clarence McGhee will appear as the Apostle Paul in presenting selections from the Book of Romans.
• Fall preschool signup is now underway with a limited number of openings in morning programs for ages 2 to 5 years.
• The “Best Two Weeks of Summer Camp” for area preschoolers will run May 30-June 8 for ages 3 to 5 years. Themes for this year are “A Camping We Will Go” and “Barnyard Palooza.” Call Bonnie Kline at 724-263-2385 to register.
• Centered Yoga, 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 U.M. Church, Bethel Park, GROWednesday: Prayer 101 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 31.
• “Huddle Up! A team-based approach to problem solving,” 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 18. Light refreshments provided. RSVP to Jami Pazuchanics, jami@optimalagingadviors.com.
• Substance Abuse in the South Hills….The Conversation continues, 7 p.m. May 18. RSVP at christumc.net/signup.
• Pet Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17 in South Park (above the fairgrounds).
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 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. The church is on Brookwood Road. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pastor Brandt will share a message series entitled The Greatest Romances of the Bible at 11 a.m. Sunday services. The church meets at St. David’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 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 Grief Share (support and encouragement after the death of a loved one), led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through June 29. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join anytime and return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes a workbook.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9 a.m. May 20 and ride to Rocky Gap State Park, Md.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, a prayer and fellowship group, meets at 6:30 p.m. May 25.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, the 100th anniversary of the famed Marian apparitions experienced by three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal, will be celebrated with weekly devotions each Tuesday in May with rosary and confessions with two priests at 6:30 p.m. followed by Novena prayers, a Fatima sermon, prayers for healing and benediction at 7:30. Preachers will include: May 23 – Devotion to the Immaculate Heart: Father Isaac Hayweiser, OSB; May 30 – Consecration to the Immaculate Heart: Deacon William Strathmann. There will be investiture in the Miraculous Medal on May 30 and a selection of miraculous medals and religious books will be available for purchase. For more information, contact www.stlouisedemarillac.org or 412-833-1010.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Introduction to Ballet: Incorporating Faith and Dance will be offered from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays, June 3-24, for children ages 3 through 5. Registration required at wroc.westminster-church.org or by calling Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.