Apr 10, 2014 16 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, the children’s choir will sing at the 10:45 a.m. Palm Sunday service. After the service, the quarterly business meeting will be held, and Get Real varsity youth will hold an Easter bowling party. Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m. Nursery care will be provided. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Palm Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care will be available. Maundy Thursday service will begin at 6 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church. 724-229-8393

At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m., Prayerful Knotters will meet at 10:45 a.m., and choir practice will begin at 7 p.m. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. Trustees and council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. United Methodist Men will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Carlton Restaurant. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Congregation Seder will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. 724-225-7080

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Passover Seder will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Family Life Center, South Hills campus. Cost is $22 for adults and $14 for children younger than 12. Child care for children up to 5 years old will be available. Register online at biblechapel.org. Journey to the Cross will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Good Friday. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Palm Sunday worship service at 11. Child care will be available. Sunday worship service in Slovan, 15 Nicholas St., will begin at 8:30 a.m. A covered-dish dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday “The Names of Jesus” will follow at 7:30. 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, the adult choir and Pam Forney will provide special music at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The White family, missionaries to Poland, will be guest speakers. Communion will be celebrated at the 5:30 p.m. service, and dinner will be served. 724-222-2524

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Palm Sunday worship services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Active Christian Seniors will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday. Cost is $7 per person, and reservations are due today. 724-745-0800

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. www.cecilcma.org; 412-221-4177

At Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, Pastor Francisco Teodoro has joined the church’s Hispanic ministries staff. He will speak at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. 724-746-4900

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a Palm Sunday cantata and a social to follow the later service. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m., with a cross walk at 2 p.m. 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. Sunday school for children and youth begins at 11 a.m., and Sunday school for adults starts at 8:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Youth group meets Sundays as follows: student leaders, 5 p.m.; middle school, 6 p.m.; and high school, 6:45 p.m. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.

At Claysville Christian Church, 128 Church St., the Easter story will be performed at 7 p.m. today, 4 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. 724-663-5856

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Palm Sunday worship service at 11. Liturgist will be Michelle Wright. Finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Maundy Thursday service starts at 7 p.m. 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. Joyce Zajac will serve as liturgist. On Wednesday, the bell choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m., and the chancel choir will practice at 7:30 p.m. Communion will be celebrated at the 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Palm Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. An Easter egg hunt and reception will follow. Maundy Thursday service begins at 7 p.m. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nursery care is provided. 724-258-8413

At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Child care and children’s church will be available. Monthly Bible study will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Mother/Daughter/Friend banquet will be held at 6 p.m. May 6. RSVP by April 27. Cost is $12.50 per person. Entertainment will be provided by Cross Vision.

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Palm Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and food will be served at 5 p.m. Monday at the Pizza Hut on Murtland Avenue, Washington, followed by the Kerygma class at 7. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, East Beau Street, Washington. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, children’s choir will practice at 9 a.m. Sunday, with coffee hour at 10 and the worship service at 11. Child care will be available for children up to 7 years old. Scripture and sermon study are held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Mid-day prayer service begins at noon Monday through Thursday. Maundy Thursday worship service starts at 7 p.m. 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 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school 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 kids’ class begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, the adult chancel choir at the 11 a.m. Palm Sunday worship service. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The adult chancel choir will perform at the 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, a hot dog lunch and Easter egg hunt will follow the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Children up to age 12 are invited to the hunt. Worship committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Christian Friends will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Olive Garden. The church will present “The Living Last Supper” at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday. Participating churches include Fairhill Manor, Lone Pine Christian, Taylorstown Christian and Canonsburg Christian. 724-222-1510

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 meet at 10 a.m. The worship service begins at 11. Wednesday Bible study will not be held. Maundy Thursday Communion service will begin at 7 p.m. April clothing drive will benefit the City Mission. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Palm Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. All choirs will sing. A Tenebrae service with Holy Communion will be held at 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., confirmation practice begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. A blended worship service with the New Day Band will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Milk and honey cooking school will start at 6 :30 p.m. Thursday. Monthly spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 18. Takeout will be available until 5:30 p.m. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by children’s Sunday school and the worship service at 11. Faith Dalesio will serve as the liturgist. A Palm Sunday luncheon will follow. Canned vegetables are the April food bank item. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Steve Motzer will serve as worship leader and Elisa Butler will read Scriptures at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Junior church ringers and singers will perform. Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7 p.m. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Confirmation class will participate in the cross walk from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. On Tuesday, Companions in Christ Bible study will be held at 10 a.m., and session will meet at 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship service will begin at 7 p.m. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 11. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, dartball will be held at 7 p.m. today. Choir practice begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m., and the youth group will meet at 7 p.m. 724-222-1480

At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the worship service at 10:30. For van pickup, call 724-222-2382 before 8 p.m. Saturday.

At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. The church is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A children’s event with the gospel, egg hunt, craft, games and snacks will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Palm Sunday.

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Stations of the Cross begin at 7:30 p.m. today. Palm Sunday Mass will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by a parish breakfast and egg hunt. Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Holy Thursday at 7 p.m., followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10 p.m. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, Palm Sunday Mass and children’s liturgy begin at 9 a.m., and RCIA day of reflection will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Reconciliation starts at 7 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Bible study starts at 1 p.m., and RCIA and prayer group begin at 7:30 p.m. Prayer group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Holy Thursday Mass begins at 7 p.m., with Adoration from 8 to 11 p.m. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, family fun night with a Pine Springs Camp theme will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785; www.legacybaptistchurch.

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, senior high and adult Sunday school begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 and children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. Men’s and women’s breakfast begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant and Panera Bread, respectively. Maundy Thursday service will begin at 6 p.m. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 and the worship service at 10:45. Nursery and junior church will be offered during worship. Stuffed animals are being collected in April for Operation Christmas Child.

At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-1558

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. The Rev. Shelton Colbert of Bethel Baptist Church, Aliquippa, will be guest speaker. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. Friday.

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. A light lunch will follow. Mission focus is New Tribe Coin Banks, which will be collected on Easter. Bible study will not be held. Maundy Thursday service begins at 7 p.m. 724-222-7490

At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, children’s Sunday school and the worship service begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469

At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, confessions will be heard at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday in the rectory chapel. On Holy Thursday, Mass of the Last Supper will begin at 7 p.m. 724-222-4087; sthilary@linequest.net

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-745-5962

At Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, Sunday worship services begin at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. 724-941-8910

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 and Open Life groups begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. AWANA begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 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 and a potluck luncheon. Adult Bible study starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org

At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth group will sponsor a cross walk at 4:30 p.m. today. The walk will begin at the church parking lot and proceed through town. A congregational Palm Sunday covered-dish dinner and Easter egg hunt will follow the 10 a.m. worship service.