Mar 13, 2014 14 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Nursery care and junior church are available for children through fifth grade. Community Bible study prayer group meets at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Child care is provided. On Thursday, KINGS Club for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders begins at 6:45 p.m.; Essentials group meets at 6:50; and TNT activities for adults begin at 7. Nursery care is provided. 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 is available. 724-229-8393

At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30. D’Andrea Davis will be lay reader. On Wednesday, Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m., and Prayer Knotters will meet at 10:45 a.m. Choir practice begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and choir rehearsal starts at 7 p.m. Cans of peas or corn are the March food bank item. 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. 724-225-7080

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Tender Shepherd Preschool is accepting applications. Afternoon sessions are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 3- to 5-year-olds. For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org. A Night of Worship will begin at 7 o’clock Sunday at the South Hills campus. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., will hold Sunday worship services are 8:30 a.m. at the Slovan location, 15 Nicholas St., and 11 a.m. at the Burgettstown location. 724-947-5387

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 The video series, “My Hope America” by Billy Graham, will continue at the 6 p.m. service. 724-222-2524

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 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. 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. A congregational meeting will begin at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Stacy Phillips, designated director of Christian education, will be available to discuss changes because of budget cuts. Child care will be provided. Youth group meets Sundays as follows: student leaders, 5 p.m.; middle school, 6 p.m.; and high school, 6:45 p.m. New member class begins at 6 p.m. Tuesdays through April 1 in room 210. Register at the Welcome Center, email churchoftheco@comcast.net or call 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 begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Becky Welsh will serve as liturgist. Lenten luncheon will begin at noon Wednesday at Claysville Baptist Church. Deacon Barry Krofcheck will speak. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Sherri Miller will be liturgist. The board of deacons will hold its monthly meeting at noon. On Monday, trustees will meet at 6 p.m., and Session will meet at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, a Soup Supper and devotion will begin at 5:30 p.m., with bell and chancel choir rehearsals at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, children’s Sunday school and the worship service begin at 11 a.m. A congregational meeting will be held afterward to discuss replacing fellowship hall. 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 Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 6 p.m., and the elders will meet at 7. ESL tutor workshop will be held from noon to 5 p.m. March 22. The next series in the Kerygma Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. March 24. Those who are interested should call the church office at 724-225-8610.

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, children’s choir practices at 9 a.m. Sunday, with coffee hour at 10 and the worship service at 11. Noisy Bucket Sunday will be observed. Child care for children up to 7 years old will be available. START, which focuses on becoming a Good Samaritan, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sundays, noon on Thursdays and 6 p.m. Fridays. 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 service begins at 6:30. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer and kids’ class start at 6:30. 724-745-8740

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, the chancel choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Washington Symphony Chamber Ensemble will perform a variety of classical selections at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door. A Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Hull Chapel. 724-222-4780

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. Disciples Women’s Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, members of First Christian will serve lunch at City Mission from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Loving Caregivers Support Group will meet at 6 p.m., and Bible study will begin at 7. On Thursday, Bible study will be held at 11 a.m., and Christian Friends will meet at 1 p.m. 724-222-1510

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10 and the worship service and children’s church at 11. Bible study for teens and adults will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, and the leadership team will meet at 7 p.m. On Monday, youth membership class will begin at 6:30 p.m., and a vacation Bible school preparation meeting will begin at 7:30. Free community dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. 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 at 11. Michelle Garrison will serve as liturgist. Bible study begins at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Food bank item for March is canned or pre-packaged fruit. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Lenten Bible study for adult Sunday school classes begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nate Butler will be the worship leader, and Mike Faust will read Scripture. Wednesday Lenten luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Dean R. Gartland, president and CEO of City Mission, will speak. Choir practice will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Women’s fellowship will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant. 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. Also on Sunday, a fair meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m., and confirmation class will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A worship service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Strabane Woods. On Tuesday, Companions in Christ Bible study will begin at 10 a.m., and stewardship and mission meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The worship committee will sponsor Taters and Talent March 22, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the show at 6:30. 724-746-3040

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

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, dartball begins at 7 p.m. today. Choir practice will start at 11 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. Bring food pantry items. 724-222-1480

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Stations of the Cross will be held at 7:30 p.m. today. Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL classes. A Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 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, Sunday school for all ages begins at 8:30 a.m., and the worship service begins at 10. Dennis Taylor will provide music. Nursery care will be provided. For transportation, call the church at 724-222-5630. labpresbychurch@gmail.com

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. The worship service starts at 11 a.m., with children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Lighthouse Community Church, 160 Vista Valley Road, Washington, the Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. will focus on “A New Beginning” and will feature gospel singer Sandy Lusco Huffman. A Mexican dinner will be served after the service.

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. Worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Nursery care and junior church 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. 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. Phillip Battle of New Light Temple Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, will be guest speaker. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 and leave a message by 8 p.m. Friday. 724-225-8211

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The service will be led by youth, and the children’s bell choir will perform. A light lunch will follow. Mission focus is monetary donations for Easter Blessings and coin banks for New Tribes Mission. Word of New Hope Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 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, 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. Lenten devotions, Stations of the Cross and Benediction begin at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 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., with Sunday school 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, Lenten service will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday. 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., Washington, Saturday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school classes for all ages. Adult Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org