Around the Area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. On Thursday, community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club and Essentials meet at 6:45 p.m., and adult TNT and JV youth group meet at 7. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., with children’s and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. “Farewell to our Bishop” gathering will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Washington. 724-229-8393
At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org
At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Boy Scout Sunday will be observed. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Carlton Restaurant; United Methodist Women will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services, including a Torah service, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 a.m. in Burgettstown. The Rev. Merle Timko will be guest minister. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Communion will be celebrated. There will be no evening services. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-7770
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Christian education classes at 9:45. Drop-in yoga classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-941-9050; www.center-church.org
At Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The Rev. Roger Raymond Fisher will lead the service.
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. Children’s church begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11. Youth breakfast club meets at 10:45 a.m., and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Jim Platt will return at 7 p.m. Tuesday as part of the six-week Tuesday Night Speaker Series, “40 Days – Finishing Strong.” The 40 days between Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension will be discussed. Nondenominational CommuniTea women’s Bible study will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Beginning in March, the group will meet the second Wednesday of each month. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Missionary Church, 204 South St., Sunday school for all ages begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study and prayer meeting begin at 5 p.m. Cadets and youth group for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-470-7017
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school for adults and children 5 and older begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A Lenten luncheon will begin at noon Wednesday. Anyone interested in being confirmed or who would like to join the church should contact the pastor. Used shoe drive will continue until June. Any type of shoe or size will be accepted. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Souper Bowl of Caring offering will be received. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Communion and baptism will be celebrated. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Disciples Read, Neighborhood Watch meeting and the dartball team’s game against Immaculate Conception Church begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-225-8610
At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035
At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m., and a chronological study of the Bible begins at 9:30. The mission team is collecting cereal in February for local food missions. On Tuesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m., and small group meets at 1 p.m. Sip ‘n Play meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in the nursery. Coffee, tea and juice will be available. Qualities Discipleship will be the topic at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent. 724-225-2110
At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org
At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.
At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin at 6 p.m. A covered-dish dinner is held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-4040
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724-627-6006
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Child care for children 5 and younger is provided during Sunday school and the worship service. Kids’ Night will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Family Fun Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m. Second annual soup sale will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 19. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The Washington District Lay Ministries School will be held at 2 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. Chick-fil-A fundraiser for the youth group’s mission trip to Daneville, Va., will be held today. Morning’s First Light men’s group will meet at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Eat ‘n Park. Men of high school age and older are invited. Bishop’s Day on the Washington District will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, with Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton speaking at 7 p.m. Lenten luncheon worship service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Lois Swestyn speaking. Women’s fellowship group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. James Lee will conduct the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study is held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and children and youth meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speaker will be Josh Green, youth and college pastor of Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church. Ladies fellowship breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Shelly’s Pike Inn, Houston. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Stations of the Cross begin at 7:30 p.m. today. Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL. A Lenten parish reflection and retreat will begin at 11 a.m. Bitter Lamentations and Eucharistic Adoration begin at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday. 724-225-1895
At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and the Vigil Mass begins at 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. Taize prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. There will be meditative music, prayer and Scripture readings. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church, 147 N. McDonald St., McDonald, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:30.
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-1448
At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care will be provided for children 5 and younger. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands, 340 Racetrack Road, Washington. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. A special hunger offering will be taken. Children/middle school Sunday school begins at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. Men’s and women’s breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant and Panera Bread, respectively. “Farewell to our Bishop” gathering will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Washington. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth in junior and senior high school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. www.lsccwash.com
At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558
At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.
At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728
At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Community Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Uniquely Woman will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Guests are welcome. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At New Hope Worship Center, Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday evening service begins at 7. There is no evening service the third Sunday of the month, when a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday worship service begins at 7 p.m.
At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. A patriotic rosary is held at 6 p.m. the last Sunday of every month. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. every Friday. 724-225-8036
Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church holds adult and children’s Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11, in the parish hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. A half-hour service will begin at noon Thursdays through March 10. The homily will focus on the Great Solas of the Protestant Reformation. www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Clarejean Haury will lead the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. Officers will be installed. 724-941-3635
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com
At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nursery care will be provided. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us
At Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, Sunday worship services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Connection is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Nursery care is available for all services. 724-627-9430
At St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Parish, 722 W. Main St., Monongahela, Saturday Vigil begins at 4 p.m. Mass begins at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Sacrament of Reconciliation is held from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 724-258-7742; stdamienparish@verizon.net; stdamienofmolokai.org
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469
At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, weekend Masses begin at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 176 Cross Creek Road, Avella, Sunday liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Weekday liturgies begin at 9 a.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays. 412-713-4520; tinyurl.com/StJohnAvella
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. 724-745-5962; www.stpaulscanonsburg.org At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740
At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, “Lift Up Your Heart” evening prayer is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays. Healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. “From Fear to Love” Lenten Weekend Retreat will be held Feb. 19-21. Henri Nouwen’s “Lenten Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son” will be explored. Free-will donations are welcome. Registration is required by Monday by calling 724-852-2133.
At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324
At Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, traditional Sunday worship service is held from 9 to 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday school and the late service are held from 10:30 to 11:30. 724-941-8910; www.thomaspres.org
At Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service begins at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org
At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., with the worship service beginning at 10. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. A Lenten lunch will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Lunch is free, but donations will be accepted. Call the church office at 724-222-2280 for more details.