Nov 10, 2012 6 min read

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, will hold its Thanksgiving bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Advance orders will be taken for nut, poppy and apricot raisin rolls. Call 724-743-0231 to place an order.

Christ U.M. Church, Bethel Park, will offer the following programs:

n Drum Circle, grades one-adult, 6:45 p.m. Nov. 14 and 28. No experience necessary. For details, call 412-835-6621.

South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, plans the following events:

n Bay Revival led by the Rev. John Kilpatrick, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

n Hope Cancer Support, 7 p.m. Nov. 19.

n Employment Transition Group, 7 p.m. Nov. 20.

n Collison fellowship, ages 18-35, 7 p.m. Nov. 20.

n Thanksgiving dinner will be available for those spending the holiday alone. The traditional meal will be served noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Call 412-835-8900 to reserve space.

The Bible Chapel, McMurray, offers these events:

n Surviving the Holidays, presented by the Care Giving Ministry, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. RSVP to 724 -941-8990.

n Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, 8 a.m. Nov. 17 in the Family Life Center. Guest speaker will be retired Army special ops helicopter pilot Jeff Niklaus, who was in command during the mission that inspired the book and movie Black Hawk Down.

n Caring Tree Ministry – Choose an angel from a tree in the main lobby Nov. 17-18, 24-25 and Dec. 1-2. Return unwrapped gifts with the angel attached, by Dec. 9.

n Countdown to Christmas Sermon Series, beginning Nov. 24-25 at South Hills, Robinson and Washington campuses. Explore the events leading up to the birth of Christ.

For details, visit www.biblechapel.org.

St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, will present a Vera Bradley Bingo at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Family Life Center. Play 15 games. Each prize is a Vera Bradley bag.

Cost is $20. Refreshments will be available. Get tickets in the parish office or after all weekend Masses. For details, call 412-833-0031.

Christ U.M. Church, Bethel Park, will sponsor the following:

n Adult ministry Bunco Night, 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Bring an appetizer or dessert.

n Community Thanksgiving Eve dinner/worship, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 21. Adult choirs of Christ Church and Westminster will perform.

For details, call412-835-6621 ext. 112.

Jefferson U.M. Church, Jefferson Hills, will hold a Community Thanksgiving Service, co-hosted by Jefferson U.M. Church and Jefferson United Presbyterian Churches, will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 18.

Worship will be led by the Rev. Sandra Marsh-McClain and Rev. Jake Clawson. All are welcome. Jefferson U.M. is located on Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills.

Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, will hold services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Nov. 18 with Rev. Skip Noftzger preaching at both services. The Chancel Choir and Wind Ensemble will provide music. Ordination of new deacons, elders and trustees will also take place during the 11 a.m. service

n Sunday School classes for all ages, 9:45 a.m.

n Donations of personal hygiene items, snacks, phone cards and other needed items are still being collected to be sent to deployed military personnel via the Soldier’s Angels mission.

n Central Blood Blank accepts donations on Thursdays and Saturdays.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Scott Township,will offer Pre-Thanksgiving prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20.

Greater Canonsburg/Houston Ministerial Association will sponsor a free Thanksgiving dinner noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Canonsburg U.P. Church. All are welcome.

Mt. Lebanon U. L. Church will celebrate the National Day of Thanksgiving with liturgy and Sacrament at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will sponsor Advent Through the Eyes of Those Who Waited at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20. Learn about four people who were important in the events leading up to Jesus’ birth.

For details, call 412-835-6630.

Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Music & Arts Series, Upper St. Clair, will present the Mt. Lebanon Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Richard T. Minnotte at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. For information, call 412-835-6630.

St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair, presents Catholicism, an award-winning visual documentary about the Catholic faith, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 3 in LeGras Parish Center.

Call 412-833-1010 with questions.

St. Matrona’s Ladies Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Carnegie, will host its ninth annual Cookie Walk 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in the church hall. Cookies and pastries will be available representing 30 countries.

Chartiers Valley High School senior Danielle Walewski is chairman of the event.

For information, call 412-432-6919.

Jefferson U.M. Church, Jefferson Hills, will hold a Christmas bake sale offering apricot, nut and poppyseed rolls for $12 each.

Phone orders will be taken until Dec. 8 at 412-653-3222 option 3.

Order pick-up is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15, at which time a bake sale will also be held featuring cakes, pies, candy, cupcakes and cookie trays.

Jefferson U.M. is located on Gill Hall Road. For information, call 412-653-3222.

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, offers The Kabbalah of You at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, or 10:15 a.m. Sundays.

This course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will bring to light what it is that makes you, you. Call or go online to register.

n “Light Up The Night” Benefit Evening and Gala Banquet featuring violinist Andres Cardenes, 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. The evening will benefit Chabad of The South Hills Jewish Center for Living & Learning.

For details or to register, call 412-344-2424 or visit http://www.chabadsh.com/.

Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild at St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, will hold its Christmas banquet at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Ramada Inn, Washington. The Banjo All Stars will provide entertainment.

Cost is $25 per person. Make checks payable to St. Patrick Christian Mothers and place in the collection basket at Mass.

Door Christian Fellowship, Castle Shannon, holds services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call Pastor Jeff O’Brien at 412-308-6463.

Peters Creek Baptist Church, South Park, will hold the following events:

n Wednesday groups for all ages, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by group sessions at 6:30.

For details, call 412-833-6111.