Religion: Week of May 24
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, a Night of Worship for Young Adults will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at the Robinson campus. For more information, visit 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 is 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.
• GROWednesday: Prayer 101 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 31.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
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 Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott, a Pentecost Sacred Arts Festival will be held May 31-June 4, Pentecost Sunday, in Keefer Hall. The five-day festival is free. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Happenings include: opening of art exhibition, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; poetry reading by Sam Hazo, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday; live music by Mike Gallagher, 7 to 8 p.m. Friday; live music by Joe Negri, 2 to 3 p.m. and a reading by Fr. Richard Infante from his book “Last Priest Standing,” 4 to 5 p.m., both on Saturday; artist’s reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Pentecost Mass schedule includes services at 6 p.m. Saturday and at 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call Josette Baker, OFS, social minister, at 412-279-7070.
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.
• 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 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.
• Westminster Music & Arts Series presents Music of the American Spirit: 1947-2017 at 7 p.m. June 4 in Galbreath Chapel. The concert will celebrate sacred and secular music by composers Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Winfield B. Carson V. Admission is free. A reception in the gallery will follow the concert.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.