Religion: Week of Oct. 18
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, a Night of Worship will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Praise God through song, scripture and prayer. Childcare will be provided for children ages 0-5. Registration is required online at www.biblechapel.org. For more information, email worship@biblechapel.org.
At Bower Hill Community Church, 70 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon, new Children’s Worship programming serves ages pre-K through high school. PreK (potty-trained) through second grade: children start in Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and are led to their classes after the children’s sermon. Third through fifth grade: children attend a Sunday school class designed to deepen their study of the Bible through interactive experiences. Meet in Room 203 at 9:30 a.m. Sixth through seventh grade: after Sunday service, older children are invited to the youth lounge (Room 113) for XP3 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Grades 6 and up: Sunday Night Live is held every second and fourth Sunday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
At Calvary Full Gospel Church, 538 Hickory Grade Road, Bridgeville, an in-depth look at the reality of Heaven will be offered at 10 a.m. Sundays throughout the month of October. For more information, call 412-257-1707 or visit calvaryfullgospelchurch.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, the youth confirmation class has begun. Contact Kathi Spangenberg for details.
• Pumpkins are available at the church for $5, with all proceeds benefiting the South West Bethel Synod of Ethiopia’s Literacy Center.
• The chancel choir is seeking two members.
For more information, call the church at 724-941-9050.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church (meeting at St. David’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia), Bible Study, is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Beinhauers Community Room, McMurray. The evening begins with a meal followed by a study of the book “Simple Church” by Thom S. Rainer. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
• Reformation Sunday will be celebrated on Oct. 29. A bag piper will perform before the 11 a.m. Sunday service. There will be traditional Scottish refreshments following the service.
For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At Ruthfred Lutheran Church, 3401 South Park Road, Bethel Park, GriefShare is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 11. The 11-week grief support group is for those grieving the loss of a loved one. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required to assure ample supplies are ordered. To register, email Pastor Osier at pastorosier@ruthfred.org.
At St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, the six-week Adult Education Series “Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God” will be offered from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 16. Cost is $25 per person with a guest free. Diocesan Enrichment Credit is available. To register, call 412-531-5964 or email stanneparish.com.
At St. George Orthodox Church, Bridgeville, the annual Mediterranean Food Festival has been postponed due to construction. The festival was scheduled to run Oct. 27-29. For updates, visit stgeorgebridgeville.org, email info@stgeorgebridgeville.org or visit the Facebook page.
At St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 601 Boone Avenue, Canonsburg, the Ladies’ Altar Society will hold its Thanksgiving Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18. Advance orders are being taken for nut, poppy and apricot rolls. Call 724-743-0231 by Oct. 29.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Gospel Women Prayer Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 for a ride to Coopers Rock in West Virginia. For more information, call Tom at 412-716-6510.
• Divorce Care support group, for those going through separation or divorce, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the library of Hillcrest Christian Academy, 2500 Bethel Church Road.
• Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 7, for those morning the loss of a loved one. This Bible-based support group and class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join anytime and return for any missed classes. Registration fee of $15 includes a workbook.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible study session entitled: “James: Pearls for Wise Living” by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer, is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Nov. 20, in Clairvaux Hall. It is geared toward anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, and offers practical solutions for handling everyday circumstances. Fee is $25. For more information or to schedule a ride, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a signed language worship service is offered at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
At Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, the public is invited to tour the church’s recently completed addition between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Oct. 21. A special consecration service will be held at 10 a.m. The church is at 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon.