Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with a coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m. Officers will be installed during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service with Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 a.m. Children’s and youth Sunday school begin at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. 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 Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Shirley Newbrough will serve as reader, and Holy Communion will be celebrated. Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The choir will rehearse at 6 p.m. Wednesday. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Carlton Restaurant. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services, including a Torah service, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour, a mother-daughter stage show featuring games, Bible teachings, a fashion show and mother-daughter time for 8- through 12-year-olds, will be held Jan. 29 at the South Hills Chapel. Reduced-priced tickets are available at the Chapter 2 Bookstore. General admission, VIP Experience and group tickets are available online at www.biblechapel.org. 724-941-8990, ext. 151
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. The Rev. Merle Timko will be guest minister. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Julia Smith and the adult choir will provide special music. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-7770
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Christian education classes begin at 9:45. Drop-in yoga classes are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Sunday school begins at 9:45. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. On Thursday, Carillons meet at 6 p.m., and the choir rehearses at 7. 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 begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 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. 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 Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. 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 begins at 11 a.m. The mission team is collecting jams and jellies for the Washington Area Food Bank. Place items on the mission table in the gathering area. On Tuesdays, Bible study begins at 10 a.m., and small group meets at 1 p.m. A small group also meets at 6:30 p.m. at the New Tower Restaurant. Men’s fellowship breakfast will be held Jan. 9. 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 begins at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Communion will be observed. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion will be served. Volunteers will prepare and serve lunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Christian Outreach. 724-222-1510
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 begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin at 6 p.m. The adult choir meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A covered-dish dinner is held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, New Year’s Eve drop-in Communion service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Men’s fellowship breakfast and ladies friendship time will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. 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 school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-4040
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Epiphany Sunday and Communion will be celebrated. Child care for children 5 and younger is provided during Sunday school and the worship service. Light refreshments are offered after the service. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended Sunday worship service begins at 8:45 a.m. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
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 school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
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. Communion will be celebrated. Bible study will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. There will be no bells or choir practice on Wednesday. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m. Communion will be served. 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. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Watch night service will begin at 10 p.m. Thursday. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Pastor Tom Ravasio will be guest speaker. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Family game night will begin at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. 724-222-4766 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL class and a doughnut social. The men’s group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. The woman’s group will hold a luncheon and elect officers at noon Jan. 10. 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 the Vigil Mass begins at 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 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church, 147 N. McDonald St., McDonald, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:30.
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-1448
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 school for all ages begins at 8:30 a.m. The worship service will begin at 10, and nursery care will be available. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands, 340 Racetrack Road, Washington. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
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, adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. Sunday worship service with Holy Communion will begin at 11 a.m. Children’s and middle school Sunday school begins at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth in junior and senior high school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 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 begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
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. Communion will be served. On Tuesday, Word of New Hope Bible study meets at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At New Hope Worship Center, Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday evening service begins at 7. There is no evening service the third Sunday of the month, when a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday worship service begins at 7 p.m.
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 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Watch Night will begin at 10 p.m. today. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. Fridays. 724-225-8036
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, Jim Agnew will preach at the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. Communion will be celebrated. 724-942-3635
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Communion will be celebrated. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com
At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nursery care will be provided. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us
At Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, Sunday worship services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Connection is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Nursery care is available for all services. 724-627-9430
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school begins 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. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school 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 worship services begin at 9 and 10:30 a.m. 724-941-8910; www.thomaspres.org
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, Holy Communion will be observed at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-483-7090
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. There will be no Open Life Groups. AWANA meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays, and the 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., followed by the worship service at 10. Communion will be served. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. The monthly church fundraiser will be held at Bob Evans on West Chestnut Street during business hours Sunday. Fliers are available. On Wednesday, finance committee will meet at 6 p.m., and church council will meet at 6:30. 724-222-2280