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. A praise and pie social will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Each family should bring one pie to share. There will be no activities on Thursday. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., with children and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Nursery care will be available. A free Thanksgiving community dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Amity fire hall. Bring a covered dish if possible. Meat, rolls, place setting and a beverage will be provided. 724-229-8393
At 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. Thanksgiving harvest baskets will be delivered after the service. A light lunch will be served. 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, men’s Thanksgiving breakfast will be held Saturday 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 a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Guest minister is the Rev. Merle Timko. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Autumn Hanson will provide special music. YG5 teen group will meet at 4:45 p.m., and young adults will meet at 7:30. Annual Thanksgiving eve service begins at 7 p.m. 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. A pancake breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. in fellowship hall. Cost is $3 and includes pancakes and sausage. Proceeds benefit Kids4Camp. 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., with Christian education classes beginning at 9:45. Drop-in yoga classes are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church. A fundraising dinner for the pastor’s trip to Ethiopia will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org
Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, will hold a Thanksgiving eve worship service at 7 p.m.
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. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. On Thursday, Carillons meet at 6 p.m., and choir rehearsal 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. There will be speakers from Presbyterian Women and a Thanksgiving processional by the children. Children’s church begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11. Youth breakfast club meets at 10:45, and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11. The congregational meeting to elect officers will begin at noon. The church and office will be closed Nov. 27. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m., with the Rev. Louise Corbett conducting the service.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school for children 5 years old through high school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Liturgist will be Becky Welsh. A community Thanksgiving eve service will begin held at 7 p.m. at Claysville United Presbyterian Church. Louella Krieger will be guest speaker. 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. Guest speaker will be Britney Vokish, a student from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Lavonne Snodgrass will be liturgist. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, respectively. Community Thanksgiving eve service will begin at 7 p.m. Luella Krieger will present “The Innkeeper’s Wife.” The offering that evening will benefit the Association of Claysville Churches’ Good Samaritan Fund. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, the adult chimes will play and adult choir will sing during the 11 a.m. Thanksgiving worship service. The annual Christmas Mission Project is the collection of nonperishable Christmas dinner food items for the McGuffey Area Food Pantry. 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. Final assembly for Operation Christmas boxes will be held before the worship service. A luncheon and gift collection for the Washington Women’s Shelter will follow the worship service. 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. On Monday, Kerygma meets at 7 p.m. The dartball team will host East Buffalo at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The office will be closed Nov. 27. 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 chronological study of the Bible meeting begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Thanksgiving feast will be held Saturdau. Turkey, stuffing, gravy and drinks will be provided. Each individual or family is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Thanksgiving eve service begins at 7 p.m. Laboratory Presbyterian Church will join the worship service. Loving Hearts Holiday Tree, previously the United Way Angel Tree, is in the gathering area. Gifts must be returned by Dec. 6. 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. Dan Chunko will provide music, and the chancel choir will sing. A luncheon will follow. There will be no Bible study 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. 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. 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 children 5 and younger is provided during Sunday school and the worship service. Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate and other snacks will be sold after church. The Feeding of the 500 Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Contact the church at 724-225-5415 or fpcwash@comcast.net for an updated list of what food is needed. Thanksgiving Eve service will begin at 7 p.m. at Faith United Presbyterian Church. Kids Night will not be held Wednesday. The church office will be closed Nov. 27. Anyone interested in singing with the chancel choir on Dec. 13 is asked to attend choir rehearsal from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m., and youth Sunday school begins at 10. Blended Sunday worship service will begin at 8:45. Traditional hymns will be played, and contemporary music will be provided by New Day Band. A free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today. Narcotics Anonymous meetings begin at 7 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., winter clothing giveaway has been rescheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth and children’s Sunday school and worship service begin at 11 a.m. Malissa Dry will serve as liturgist. Hats, gloves and scarves will be collected for the City Mission and Avis Arbor. Chocolate 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. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Charles Howell will lead the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, dinner and a movie begin at 6 p.m. today. 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 BUD children’s ministry and youth group meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving eve service will begin at 7 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. 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, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speaker will be Mark Crosby. 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., followed by SOCL classes and a doughnut social. Adult Scripture class will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate Thanksgiving. 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.
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. Presbyterian women will lead the Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Melissa Diamond from Domestic Violence Services. Nursery care will be provided. 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 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11, with children’s Sunday school beginning at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. A special hunger offering will be taken. A Thanksgiving community dinner begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Amity fire hall. Bring a covered dish if possible. Meat, rolls, beverage and place setting will be provided. 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 schools will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Junior church for first- through fifth-graders and nursery care for infants through kindergartners will be held during the worship service. Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected until Sunday. 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 Meadow Lands United Methodist Church, 535 Pike St., a used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Louise Corbett conducting the service. 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, contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 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. John Dykstra will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday 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. 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. 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 service begins at 6 p.m. 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. Thanksgiving Day Mass will begin at 10 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship service 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. Congregational meeting will follow. Bible study is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 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. Sunday school begins at 10:30. 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 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. Children’s worship service begins at 10:45. AWANA will not be held Wednesday. 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. Sunday worship service will begin at 10. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. 724-222-2280