Around the area
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Reformation Sunday will be celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Children and youth Sunday school begin at 9:45. Cluster conference will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Avery United Methodist Church. 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. Women can have coffee with the pastor at 9 a.m. to discuss how people can help each other grow in faith. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m., and choir practice starts at 7:15. United Methodist Men and Women will be selling baked goods before and during the Halloween parade Saturday, beginning at 9 a.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
At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, empty shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are available at all campuses. 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 Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. To celebrate Reformation Sunday, a bagpiper will perform at each service. 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
Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, will host Candyland, a free community event with an emphasis on preschoolers through fifth-graders, during the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services. There will be prizes, games, a bounce house and candy.
Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, will hold its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. A craft sale featuring local crafters also will be held Saturday. A few openings are still available. Contact the church office for information. Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school and Christian education classes for all ages begin at 9:45 every Sunday. The book club is reading “The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis. 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. Also on Sunday, Carillons meet at 6 p.m. and the choir rehearses at 7. 724-746-1330
Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, the church will hold its annual Punkin’ Patch for preschoolers through third-graders from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. Reformation Sunday will be celebrated, with special music provided by guest bagpiper George Baldarose at the 11 a.m. service. 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. A new member “Rapid Class” will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call the church office at 724-222-0190, ext. 112, for information or to register.
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 begins at 9:45 a.m. A new adult class meets at 9:30. The worship service begins at 11. Liturgist will be Larry Maggi. Food pantry Sunday will be observed. Donated items can be placed on the table in front of the sanctuary. Bowling group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Route 19 Bowling Lanes. On Thursday, PPR will meet with the district superintendent at 6:30 p.m., and the annual charge conference begin will begin at 7:30. Orders for Christmas wreaths are due Oct. 30. This is the last Sunday for donations of pet care products for the Washington County Humane Society. 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, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 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
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. School supplies, toys and hard candy are being collected for Operation Shoebox. A congregational meeting will be held after the Nov. 1 worship service to vote on a pastor nominating committee. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, fall crop will be held at 6:30 p.m. today and all day Saturday. Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Kerygma classes begin at 7 p.m. Monday. 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. Sunday school begins at 10, with a chronological study of the Bible meeting at 9:30. A new members class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7. Register in the gathering area. Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Small group will not meet Tuesday. Small group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the New Tower Restaurant. The mission team is selling pumpkins for $5 to benefit the literacy project in Ethiopia. Socks for the homeless also are being collected. Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available. All filled boxes are to be returned by Nov. 8. 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 will begin at 11 a.m. 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, 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.
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 rehearses at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A covered-dish dinner is held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Trunk or treat will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 in the parking lot of the church. If the weather is bad, the event will be held in the social hall. 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, with the Rev. Bret Metcalfe, district superintendent, speaking for pastor appreciation. Dinner will follow the service. On Wednesday, Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens begin at 7 p.m. Shoeboxes for the Samaritan’s Purse are due Nov. 15. 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. Light refreshments will be offered after the service. A new member class will begin in early November. Contact the church for more information. A new book club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary. “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon will be discussed. Free copies of the book are available online at www.gutengerg.org. Tea and coffee will be available. Kids’ Night is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Music, games, crafts and a snack are offered. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended Sunday worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m., and youth Sunday school begins at 10. All Saints Sunday service will be held Nov. 1. Notify the church to honor a deceased loved one. A Veterans Day program will be held Nov. 11. Call the church office at 724-745-5771 to honor a veteran or first responder.
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. Refreshments will be served after the service. The education committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. The staff/parish relations committee will meet for training at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Avery United Methodist Church, followed by the Cluster Conferencey. 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. The Hymn Dingers will perform special music. The nominating committee will meet at 9. Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-746-3040; 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. 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. 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. Family night harvest party, an alternative to Halloween, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Costumes are optional. 724-222-2382
At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Baptism and Communion will be celebrated during the service. Children’s church begins at 11:15. A soup and salad lunch will be held after the service. Choir practice rehearses at 5:30 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. Ladies Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Items are being collected until Nov. 1 for the Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Project. 724-938-7431
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 Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10. Traditional Sunday worship service begins at 11:15. Senior high youth group meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and junior high youth group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednedays. 724-356-4424; www.hickoryup.org
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the SOCL Halloween parade and class presentation. The youth group will be making and selling hoagies. Pickup for preordered cabbage rolls will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.The men’s group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. 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.
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 35 Central Ave., Washington, will celebrate Women’s Day at 4 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. June Jeffries of New Life Baptist Church.
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. Middle schoolers are invited to attend the youth group meeting at 6 p.m. 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 begins at 11 a.m. Reformation Sunday will be celebrated. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Cluster Conference begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Avery United Methodist Church. 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 will begin 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. 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 pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, will host “Uniquely Woman” ministries at 6 p.m. today. The theme is “The Word and Desserts. Call 724-462-3136 for more information. Sunday worship service will begin 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, coffee and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Contemporary Sunday worship service begins at 11, followed by a light lunch. Session will meet after the service. Mission focus is small toys for a boy or girl for Operation Shoebox. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Trunk or treat will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the church parking lot. 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. Trunk or treat will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. 724-225-8036
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Mary Lynn Gras will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. 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. 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. A potluck dinner in fellowship hall will follow the worship service. 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. Prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. 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 for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Reformation Sunday 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, Reformation Sunday will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. worship service. 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 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 a.m. Communion will be served during the worship service, and All Saints Sunday will be observed. The monthly church fundraiser will be held during business hours Sunday at Bob Evans on West Chestnut Street. Fliers are available. 724-222-2280