Feb 27, 2014 15 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, former Pittsburgh Steeler Craig Wolfley will present a program for men and boys at 7 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. CBS prayer group meets at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, KINGS Club begins at 6:45 p.m.; Essentials at 6:50; and TNT adult study, the new men’s Bible study and JV youth group at 7 p.m. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Communion will be observed at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. 724-229-8393

At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Transfiguration Sunday will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Communion. During Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., classes will make pretzels to serve during fellowship time in honor of Pretzel Sunday. Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the Lenten Bible study, “Final Words From the Cross,” will begin at 9:15 a.m.; Prayerful Knotters will meet at 10:45; and Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. at West Washington United Methodist Church. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Communion will be celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. The children’s collection mission project is a glass wall for the new Children’s Department at Bentleyville Public Library. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. March 8 at Carlton Restaurant. Cans of peas and corn are the food bank item for March. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Hamantaschen dough-making will start at 5 p.m. Thursday. Beginning March 7, Shabbat services on Fridays will begin at 7 p.m. 724-225-7080

Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, will hold a kids resale event from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the South Hills campus. Proceeds will benefit local pregnancy resource centers. For more information, email kidsresale@ymail.com or visit biblechapel.org. Prom Bless a Dress will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays in March. Dresses can be dropped off at the Bible Chapel and will be distributed at a later date. Visit k-love.com/events for more information. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. at 15 Nicholas St., Slovan, and 11 a.m. at the Burgettstown location. Child care is available. A covered-dish dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, followed by devotions, “The Name of Jesus,” at 7:30. 724-947-5387

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Active Christian Seniors will host a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at 11 a.m. March 10. The Asbury Heights Hillbilly Band will perform, and lunch, which begins at noon, will include ham, parslied potatoes, cabbage, confection salad and an éclair. Cost is $7. RSVP by March 7 by calling 724-745-0800.

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

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Jim Agnew will lead Transfiguration Sunday services 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Following the 11 a.m. service, pretzel-making worship will be held. Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 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. On Ash Wednesday, Presbyterian Woman will hold the traditional noon service with Communion and a light continental brunch; the 7 p.m. service will include Communion and will be highlighted by nailing sins to the cross. At 5:30 p.m., the men of church will serve a Lenten pancake supper. A seminar for couples who plan to marry in the church will be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 8. Those who have not confirmed attendance for weddings on the church calendar are asked to contact Debi at 724-222-0190, ext. 112, or churchoftheco@comcast.net.

At Clarksville Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.

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

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Camco will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Huddle House. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 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, a covered-dish luncheon at noon and a strategic planning meeting. Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Food items and monetary gifts for the McGuffey food pantry will be received. Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., and worship begins at 11. Nursery care will be provided. 724-258-8413

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. The last in the series of Kerygma classes will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m., and the dartball team will play at home. Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice begins at 6 p.m., and elders meet at 7. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, men’s prayer breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Children’s choir will meet at 9 a.m. Sunday, with coffee hour at 10 and the worship service at 11. Child care is available for children up to 7 years old. On Tuesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m., and small group meets at 1 p.m. Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. at the Laboratory church. Small group will not meet on Ash Wednesday. 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 for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday evening Bible study begins at 6:30. 724-222-4780

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Communion will be observed and the chancel choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Men’s meeting will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, H.O.P.E. ladies’ meeting will begin at 7 a.m. today. Men’s friendship meeting will start at 9 a.m. Saturday. Adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10 a.m. Waynesburg University Lamplighters Choir will sing at the 11 a.m. worship service. An all-church dinner will follow. Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for all children and teens will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Shepherds of Christ dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Entertainment will follow. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. On Thursday, Bible study is held at 1 p.m.; praise choir meets at 6 p.m.; and the choir rehearses at 7 p.m. 724-222-1510

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, a potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, followed by a worship service with Communion at 7:30. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Youth membership class begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Carrola Trio, featuring Dana Falosk, Louise Cimino and Frank Furano, will perform at 7 p.m. today. A love offering will be taken. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by children and youth Sunday school and the worship service at 11. Mary Dalesio will serve as liturgist. Finance committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Nate Butler will be the worship leader and Mary Ellen Hummell will read Scripture at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at noon, and choir practice starts at 7:30 p.m. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45, followed by the worship service with Communion at 11. A music and worship committee meeting will be held after the service. Confirmation class will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ash Wednesday service with Communion will be held at 7 p.m. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Communion will be celebrated at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school begins at 11. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55, with special music by Joe Startare. Bible study, prayer and youth group begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Food pantry items are peanut butter, jelly, rice, mayonnaise, Bisquick and pancake syrup. 724-222-1480

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a doughnut social and SOCL classes. Ash Wednesday Masses begin at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, Sunday Mass and children’s liturgy begin at 9 a.m. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, movie night will begin at 5:30 today with a light dinner, followed by the movie “Grace Unplugged.” Sunday school and bell choir begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service with Communion at 10. Nursery care will be provided. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, Route 19, 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 with Communion at 11. Children’s Sunday school starts at 11:15 a.m. Nursery care will be available. Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. at Amity United Methodist Church. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café starts at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 and the worship service with Communion at 10:45. There will be no junior church, but nursery care will be offered during the worship service. Toothbrushes are being collected in March for Operation Christmas Child.

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 class begins at 9 a.m., and the worship service starts at 10:25. Pastor’s class for baptism begins Sunday after worship. SUP with Max Lucado’s “The Story” will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency food pantry collection includes pasta, spaghetti sauce (plastic containers or cans), peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, complete meals in a box and pancake mix. Shepherd’s Exchange offers free clothing, shoes, coats, hats, toys and household items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. http://www.lonepinechristianchurch.org/; 724-267-4512

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 begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11, with the Rev. Richard Truss of Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, as guest speaker. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 and leave a message by Friday at 8 p.m.

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service with Communion at 11. A luncheon honoring Peg Maryanski on her 90th birthday will be held after the service. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. 724-222-7490

At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray, Ash Wednesday service will be held at 11:35 a.m. for families with young children, with traditional services at 12:15 and 7 p.m. 724-941-7467

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. Prayer group meets after Tuesday Mass. Religious education classes for kindergarteners through eighth-graders is held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sundays. Ash Wednesday Mass and distribution of ashes will be held at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be a short prayer service and distribution of ashes at noon. 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 with Communion 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. 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 Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Communion will be observed during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-483-7090?

At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Washington, 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 classes for all ages. Family movie night will begin at 7 Saturday. Part 1 of “The Bible” will be shown. Adult Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A potluck luncheon will be held at noon March 8. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurchconnect.org