Aug 14, 2015 19 min read

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with guest speaker Carlotta Whyte. Children’s and youth Sunday school begins at 9:45. 724-229-8393

At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org

At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554

At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Joan Weatherford will serve as reader. On Wednesday, Bible study will begin at 6 p.m 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Ruff Creek will observe “Serve Sunday.” Instead of meeting for a worship service, members of the congregation will go into the community in teams to serve others. For more information, call 724-627-6218.

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, the “General Admission” sermon series, which uses content from movies to show the difference between worldly perspectives and Biblical truth, will be held Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 5 and 6. Ignition 2015 will be held Sept. 20 at the South Hills campus. Discounted tickets are available until Aug. 31 at www.itickets.com. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 15 Nicholas St., Slovan, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. A cookout will follow in the lawn. 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, Autumn Hanson will have special music. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:45. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school will resume in the fall. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org

At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:15 a.m. with Kendra Buckwalter Smith as guest minister. Following the service, the Rev. Schooley will lead a special Ecumenical worship with Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 11 in Canonsburg Town Park. A light lunch will be served. Registration for Center Church Christian Preschool is still open. Call 724-263-2385 to schedule a tour with Bonnie Kline. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. 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. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

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

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Liturgist will be Michelle Wright. On Wednesday, church council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. 724-663-4439

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Sherri Miller will serve as liturgist, and special music will be provided by Eric McClelland. The worship committee will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday. Session will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Alma Snyder will be the guest vocalist for the service. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413

At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, movie day begins at 1 p.m. today. Sundy worship service will begin at 10 a.m. 724-222-7488

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Croppers will meet at 6 p.m. today. Choir picnic at Jim and Judy Wheeler’s will begin at 4 p.m. tomorrow. 724-225-8610

At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service celebrating Holy Communion will begin at 10 a.m. Noisy Buckets on Sunday will benefit small church development in the church’s Presbytery. The annual church picnic will begin after the worship service. Congregational members are asked to bring food according to their last name: A-H dessert, I-R vegetable/potato/pasta and S-Z salad. It’s not too late to contribute to Pine Springs Camp. Put “camp” on your check and either drop it in the offering plate or deliver it to the church office. If you would like home Communion, notify the church office or John Milne. On Tuesdays, Bible study with Linda Webster begins at 10 a.m. and Small Group with Linda Webster begins at 1 p.m. On Wednesdays, “Prep Talk” Bible study with Pastor Jason begins at 6 p.m. Wild Things tailgate and game is Aug. 21. 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 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 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. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer, teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.

At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the outdoor worship service at 10:45 at the church pavilion. Adult class and Sundowners class begins at 6 p.m. A weiner roast is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com

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 start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10.

At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care is provided. 724- 627-6006

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. and Deborah Chapman will be the soloist. Refreshments will be offered after the service. Anyone needing Equal Exchange coffee, tea or other snacks during the summer is asked to contact the church office. Summer office hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The church is looking for a nursery care worker to help during Sunday mornings starting in September. This person must be at least 18 and have clearances. If you do not have clearances, the church can help you get them. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m., followed by blended Sunday worship service at 8:45 a.m. A picnic will begin at 2 p.m. Youth Sunday school continues on summer break. On Saturday, trustee work day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to help paint. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 11:15 a.m. Faith in Action Shoe Drive ends Sunday. Place donations in the collection container in the chapel. Pastor’s noon Bible study will be held Wednesday in the Mary Hazlett Room. Women’s Fellowship Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant. The LeMoyne Center food preparation team will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the downstairs kitchens to prepare children’s lunches for community distribution sites. Soup ministry team will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel to prepare adult lunches. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Robert Miller will be guest speaker at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and youth group and BUD children’s ministry will be held from 6:30 to 8 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. Men’s ministry meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays. On Wednesday, prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Women’s ministry meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382

At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Guest speaker will be Gary Porter. Special music will be provided by Gary Porter Sr. Children’s church begins at 11:15. Sunday school picnic in the parking lot will begin at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish and chair. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Items are being collected for the Shoebox Ministry. Cookies being donated to S.T.A.N.D. at Cal U must be at the church by 11 a.m. Aug. 23. A nine week Bible study, “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore, will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 16. The leader will be Claudia Yarbrough. 724-938-7431

At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, fruits and flowers of local gardens will be blessed at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. A doughnut social will follow. Also on Sunday, the ANS women’s group will meet at 11 a.m., and the men’s group picnic will begin at 11:30 a.m. On Monday, City Mission meal preparation will begin at 6 p.m., and SOCL teachers will meet at 7 p.m. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sunday baptisms begin at 1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org

At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.

At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Coffee, pie and fellowship follows worship. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, 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. 724-678-7182; www.legacybaptistchurch.

Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the LeMoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Carlotta Whyte. Children’s Sunday school will follow at 11:15. On Wednesday, Kids Night Out will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for pre-school thru grade 5. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth ages junior and senior high school will be held at 9:45 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:45. Junior church for ages first thru fifth grade will be held during the service. www.lsccwash.com

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 study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.

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 will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pick up, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Back to school weekend will be Aug. 22 and 23. nbchurch1896@verizon.net; www.nazarethbaptistwash.com

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a light lunch. Session will meet after church. The Mission focus continues with Mile of Pennies. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490

At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 a.m. Saturday. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org

At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. every Friday. 724-225-8036

At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Worship in the park will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 30 in Shelter 8 at Mingo Creek County Park. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com

At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school will resume in September at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net

At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school 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. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m. 724-745-5962; www.lutheransonline.com/stpaulscanonsburg At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740

At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133

At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324

At Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, Sunday blended worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. Snacks and fellowship follow. Community Pig Roast and Car Show will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22. For more information, visit www.thomaspres.org. 724-941-8910

At Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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, there will be no worship service in the church Sunday. Worship will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 11 a.m. 724-483-7090

At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org

At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays and worship service begins at 3 p.m. Sundays.

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. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org

At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a special offering for Compassion Kids during the service. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. 724-222-2280