Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. On Thursday, community Bible study for women and children begins at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club and Essentials meet at 6:45 p.m. and adult TNT and JV youth begin at 7. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by children and youth Sunday school 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., United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Joan Weatherford will serve as reader. On Wednesday, prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 6 p.m., and choir practice begins at 7:15. The food bank item is bags of chocolate Christmas candy. 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
At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Necessary Connections will be held Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.biblechapel. org for more information. Men’s Thanksgiving breakfast will be held Nov. 21 at the South Hills campus. 724-941-8990, ext. 151
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Guest minister will be Merle Timko. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Micah McCloskey will provide special music. Afterward, the congregation’s photo will be taken to celebrate the church’s 50th anniversary. At 12:30 p.m., a missions luncheon will be held. Donations will be used for future mission trips. YG5 teens and community group will meet from 4:45 to 6:20 p.m., and S.O.S. young adults will meet at 7:30. 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 begins at 9:45. 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 service will begin at 10 a.m. Brunch will be served afterward. There will be no Christian education classes because of Consecration Sunday. Weekly yoga classes are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The book club will discuss “Hustling God” with author M. Craig Barnes on Nov. 30 via Skype. 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 choir practice begins 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. Consecration Sunday will be observed. Children’s church begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11. Family Promise begins Sunday and continues through Nov. 22. Youth breakfast club meets at 10:45, and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11. On Wednesday, CommuniTea, a nondenominational women’s Bible study, will be held from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., and the annual Thanksgiving dinner will begin at 6 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 for children and adults begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Liturgist will be Ruth Gashel. On Wednesday, church council will meet at 7 p.m. Christmas boxes are to be returned Sunday. The Christmas tree in Wesley Chapel contains name tags with children’s names, ages and clothing sizes. Gift limit is $20, and gifts must be returned by Nov. 29. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, new members will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are due and will be dedicated on Sunday. 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, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Christmas card exchange box will remain in the sanctuary through Dec. 8. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Kerygma will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the dartball team will play at 7 at Faith United Presbyterian Church. All Church Nite begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, choir rehearsal begins at 6:30 p.m., and Neighborhood Watch begins at 7. 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, a Leadership Visioning Retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call the church to register. A chronological study of the Bible will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10, coffee hour at 10:30 and the worship service at 11. a.m. Noisy Bucket Sunday will be observed. Faith Family Thanksgiving Feast will be held Nov. 21. Registration is required. 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, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be dedicated. 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 begins at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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. Adult choir rehearsal begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A covered-dish dinner begins at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Pastor Charles Cochran will be the speaker at the CAMA Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Community of Christ Church, Charleroi. 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. Shoes boxes for Samaritan’s Purse are due by Sunday. Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 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 starts at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Child care for those 5 and younger is provided. Consecration Sunday will be observed, and a luncheon will follow. On Wednesday, Kids’ Night will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., and session will meet at 7. A master plan informational presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Feeding of the 500 Thanksgiving dinner will be held Nov. 24. Food donations are needed in advance. Contact the church office at 724-225-5415 or fpcwash@comcast.net for an updated list of food or to volunteer with preparation and kitchen help.
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for adults begins at 7:57, and Sunday school for youth begins at 10. A free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 20. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., winter clothing giveaway for the community will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church basement. Sunday worship service and children and youth Sunday school begin at 11 a.m. Diana Barnes will serve as liturgist. Project Christmas Child boxes are due Sunday. A collection of children’s hats, gloves and scarfs for the mitten tree will be held for the next two Sundays. Christmas candy is the food bank item for November. 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. Refreshments will be served afterward. Ham loaf dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by a concert by Rick Baker. Cost is $12 for adults and $8 for 4- to 12-year-olds. Children 3 and younger eat free. Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. Women’s fellowship group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant in Washington. 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. Bible study will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Girl Friends Christmas program will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Robert Miller will lead 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 is held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and youth and BUD Children’s Ministry are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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. Fall fellowship will be held at 3:30 p.m. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, ladies fellowship Saturday breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Eat ‘n Park. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speaker will be Steven Hacky. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. Students and parents of the SOCL program will make fruit and nut rolls Friday and Saturday to benefit youth and education ministries. 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 Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. 724-225-1148
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 begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. 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, Men’s and women’s breakfasts begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant and Panera Bread, respectively. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., with children’s Sunday school at 11:15. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and junior and senior high school students begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Junior church for first- through fifth-graders will be held during the message. Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected until Nov. 22. 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. Outreach ministries are held every other Friday or Saturday. 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. Contemporary youth lead worship service begins at 11. Sunday is the deadline to return shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. A shoe-box packing party with pizza will follow the worship service. “Winning America” with guest speaker Don Nixon will be held at 6 p.m. Word of New Hope Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 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, 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 Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Sharon Woomer will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. 724-941-3635
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. 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. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8:30 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 worship 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., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. 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. Presbyterian Church USA worship service will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 22. 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, Celebration Sunday service will begin at 10 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. 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, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., followed by the annual congregational meeting at noon. 724-483-7090
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday school and Open Life Groups begin at 9, and children’s worship begins at 10:45. On Wednesday, AWANA meets at 6 p.m. 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. There will be a special offering for Compassion Kids. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. 724-222-2280