Jan 23, 2014 12 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with coffee and doughnuts at 9:15 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Junior church is available for 3-year-olds through fifth-graders. Men’s breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant. On Wednesday, Community Bible study prayer group will meet at 9:15 a.m. and dartball will begin at 9:30 a.m. On Thursday, KINGS Club for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders will begin at 6:45 p.m., Essentials group meets at 6:50 and TNT adult study and JV youth group begin at 7 p.m. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., with children’s Sunday school at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. 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. Lay reader will be Rosemary Tarr. Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday school begins at 10:45 a.m. Choir practice starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study begins at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Food bank item is laundry detergent. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbas services begin at 7:30 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school will resume in February. 724-225-7080

The Bible Chapel will hold a night of worship on Jan. 31 at the Washington campus. Child care will be provided for those up to 5 years old. Kids resale consignors are wanted at the South Hills campus. Proceeds will benefit local pregnancy resource centers. Visit biblechapel.org for more information. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, the adult choir and Micah McCloskey will provide special music at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. At the 6 p.m. service, the third installment of the “My Hope America” series by Billy Graham will be presented.

A worship service to benefit World Vision’s 30-hour famine will be led by the youth group at 7 p.m. Jan. 31.

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Kids4Camp will host a baked potato lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 and include a baked potato with toppings, bowl of chili, salad and a drink. 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 Centerville United Methodist Church, 823 Old National Pike, Brownsville, Sunday services begin at 9:45 a.m. 724-632-2020

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A congregational luncheon meeting will be held after the late service. Bring a covered dish. 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 United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. for children 4 years old through high school. The worship service starts at 11 a.m. Larry Maggi will serve as liturgist. Sunday is Food Pantry Day. 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. Cheryl Cumer will be the liturgist. A congregational meeting will be held after the service to accept the 2013 annual report. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse Thursday at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, the annual congregation meeting will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 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 will be provided. 724-258-8413

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 6 p.m. and elders will meet at 7. A youth fundraiser dinner will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Three Guyz Subz & Pizza. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Coffee hour will begin at 10 a.m. 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. Training for elders and deacons, sponsored by the Presbytery, will be held Feb. 1. Men’s prayer breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 1. Bring Your Own Book group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Left to Tell” by Immaculee Ilibagiza will be discussed. 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 begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Bible study, prayer and kids’ class begin at 6:30 Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, the chancel choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 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, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes begin at 10. Worship service starts at 11. Prayer at the altar will begin at 10 a.m. Monday. Women of the Word Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended worship service with New Day Band will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. ATI meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday. 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 Sunday school and the worship service as 11. Nancy Stenger will serve as the liturgist. Bible study will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Thursday. Chili cook-off will begin at 6 p.m. Friday. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Angel Shaw will serve as worship leader at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Sandy Foflygen will read Scripture, and Peter Riddell will be acolyte. Safe sanctuary training will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. Noon Bible study and choir practice begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The youth are collecting nonperishable food items for the local food pantry in January. 724-222-2520

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. Confirmation class will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A worship service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Strabane Trails. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. James Lee will be guest speaker 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, dartball starts at 7 p.m. today. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. Bible study, prayer group and youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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. On Wednesday, youth Bible study starts at 6:30 p.m., and adult Bible study starts at 7 p.m. For van pick-up, call 724-222-2382 by 8 p.m. Saturday.

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-222-4766

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL and a doughnut social. The youth group is sponsoring a sub sale on Feb. 2. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, choir cabaret begins at 7 p.m. Saturday. Catholic Schools Week will be observed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m., and Sunday Mass begins at 12:15 p.m. Youth ministry starts at 5 p.m. On Monday, Men Under Construction and Rosary begin at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Bible study starts at 1 p.m.; capital campaign, 7; and RCIA, 7:30. Prayer group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, quilters meet at 10 a.m., and parish life begins at 7 p.m. Pre-cana class starts at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31. and 8:30 a.m. Feb. 1. 724-228-2456

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, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., with children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. Senior high and adult Sunday school start at 9:45 a.m. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

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, 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, the Rev. Phillip Battle Jr. of New Light Temple Baptist Church in Pittsburgh will be guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-225-8211

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, doughnuts and coffee are served at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. Baptism will be held. A light lunch will follow the service. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-222-7490

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. 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., with Holy Eucharist worship service at 10:30 a.m. 724-745-5962.

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

True Vine Anglican Church, 700 E. Main St., Washington, will hold a cabin-fever dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Eat in or take out. Menu includes baked ham, parsley potatoes, baked beans or green bean casserole, apple or cherry pie and beverage. For more information, call 724-292-8561.

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