Oct 2, 2015 23 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with a coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m. Communion will be celebrated at the 10:45 worship service. On Thursday, community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m., Essentials class and KINGS Club begin at 6:45 p.m., and adult TNT and JV youth group meet at 7. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service with Communion will begin at 9:30 a.m. Children and youth Sunday school begins at 9:45. Young at Heart lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Red Lobster. 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. Revival services hosted by the church will begin at 7 p.m. today and Saturday. 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 begin ast 10:30 a.m. Shirley Newbrough will serve as reader. World Communion Sunday will be celebrated, and a special offering will be taken. Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday. United Methodist Men will meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Carlton Restaurant. 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. 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. 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, classes for all ages, which involve “The Gospel Project,” begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Special music will be provided by the choir and Autumn Hanson. YG5 Teens will meet at 4:45 p.m. Sunday in the parsonage, and the S.O.S. young adult group will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the library. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45. Communion will be celebrated at both services. 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. World Communion Sunday will be observed, and injera bread from Ethiopia will be served at both services. Christian education classes for all ages begin at 9:45. 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. World Communion Sunday will be observed. On Thursdays, Carillon choir rehearses 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. World Communion Sunday and missions of the church will be celebrated, and a guest preacher will conduct each service. Children’s church begins at 9:45 and children’s Sunday school at 11. Youth Breakfast Club meets at 10:45, and adult classes begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11, plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Habitat for Humanity work day is Saturday. Call the church office to volunteer. Bishop Joseph Edison Bass will hold a luncheon in the dining room. Call the church office at 724-222-0190, ext. 112, for a lunch reservation.

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

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school for those 5 and older begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. World Communion Sunday will be observed. Throughout October, the church is collecting for the Washington County Humane Society. Fleece blanket kits are being accepted as a project for the church and its sister church, Zion United Methodist Church. For more information, call Hazel Beatty at 724-663-7739. CAMCO will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Main Street Café. 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. Nancy Brownlee will be liturgist, and World Communion Sunday will be observed. A coffee hour will be held after the service. Book club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday. Bell and Chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. Church rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Communion will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. World Communion Sunday worship service. Donations for the McGuffey Food Pantry and the Peacemaking Offering will be received. 724-222-1006

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

Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, will hold a weiner roast at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of Olive Killmeyer. Bring a lawn chair. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Special music will be presented by Jason Woods. 724-222-7488

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. DWM begins at noon Tuesday. Daisies will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, elders will meet at 6 p.m., choir rehearsal will begin at 6:30 and Neighborhood Watch will meet 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, coffee hour begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Men’s fellowship and prayer breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. The Mission team is selling pumpkins for $5; proceeds will benefit the literacy project in Ethiopia. On Tuesday, Bible study will begin at 10 a.m., and small group will meet at 1 p.m. The church’s Megan’s Clearwater Revival Relay for Life team bake sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday at Washington Crown Center. Those who would like home Communion delivered Sunday are asked to call the church office at 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. Communion will be observed. Dan Chunko will provide music, and the chancel choir will sing. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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 is held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Volunteers will prepare and serve lunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Christian Outreach. Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Thursday. Disciples Women’s Ministry Fall Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10. 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. Movie begins at 7 p.m. today.

At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin 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, men’s fellowship breakfast 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. 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 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. 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. Light refreshments will be offered after the service. New member class will begin in late October. Call the church for more information. A new book club will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the sanctuary. “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon will be discussed. Free copies of the book are available at www.gutengerg.org. All ages are welcome, and tea and coffee will be available. Kids Night is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. There is music, games, crafts and a snack. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended Sunday worship service for World Communion Sunday begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57. On Thursdays, Domestic Outreach class begins at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Narcotics Anonymous meetings begin at 7 p.m. Sundays in the social hall. Rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 in the social hall. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., children and youth Sunday school and the worship service begin at 11 a.m. World Communion Sunday will be observed. Diana Barnes will serve as liturgist, and Harold Knappenberger will be guest speaker. 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

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. On Tuesday, Bible study group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in the family room, and deacons will meet at 6 p.m. Pastor Alan Olson will be ordained at 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Sixth Presbyterian Church, Squirrel Hill. Those who plan to attend should call the church at 724-746-3040 for details. fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org

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. Communion will be served. Men’s breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and youth group and BUD Children’s Ministry meet 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. 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. The church is sponsoring a chili cook-off from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call Marci Young at 724-531-1264 or Tracey King at 724-678-4919. 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. 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. ANS will hold a cabbage roll sale Oct. 24. Call the parish at 724-225-1895 to place orders.

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, World Communion Sunday will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. worship service. Sunday school begins at 8:30. 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, followed by the worship service at 10:45. Saturday worship service begins at 1:30 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. For transportation, call 724-222-7073. 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 with Communion will begin at 11 a.m., with children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. Volunteers for Stop Hunger Now will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Kids Night Out for those in preschool and older will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Volunteers for trash pickup will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and junior and senior high schoolers will begin at 9:45 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:45. Communion will be celebrated. Junior church for first- through fifth-graders will be held during the message. “Devotions, Dartball and Doughnuts” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Teens’ Kick-Off Day will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 10. 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 Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Contemporary Sunday worship service with Holy Communion begins at 11. A light lunch will follow the service. Small toys for girls and boys is the mission focus for Operation Shoebox. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. City Mission chapel service begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. 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 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 Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Stephen Smith will be guest speaker. World Communion Sunday will be celebrated. 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. 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. 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. The fall Clothes-a-Rama featuring free clothes and more will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us

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 begin 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. Blessing of the animals begins at 1 p.m. tomorrow in the church parking lot. 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. The Christian Mothers & Guild will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church. A meeting will follow in the cafeteria, with Father Patrick Barkey as speaker. 724-745-6560

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages 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. 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 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, Holy Communion will be observed during 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. Children’s Sunday school and Open Life groups begin at 9. Children’s worship begins at 10:45. Ordination service for Pastor Brian Greenleaf begins at 6 p.m. AWANA will meet at 6 p.m. 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., Beacon Road, a country gospel band from Moundsville, W.Va., will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. today during Friday Faith Café. Admission is free for the family-oriented concert. Visit www.reverbnation.com/BeaconRoad for more information about the band. Youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship service begins at 10, and Communion will be served. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. The monthly church fundraiser will be held Sunday during business hours at Bob Evans Restaurant on West Chestnut Street. 724-222-2280