Around the Area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m. A new study on self-esteem for young adults will begin this week, led by Pastor Jeff. The worship service will begin at 10:45. Senior High School youth group reconvenes this week. On Thursday, KINGS Club and Essentials meet at 6:45 p.m. and adult TNT and JV youth meet at 7. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, the worship service celebrating Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Children’s and youth Sunday school will begin at 9:45. Nursery 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 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 Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 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 Calvary United Presbyterian Church, 800 Thompson Ave., Donora, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday school meets during the second half of the service. 724-379-8285
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 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, worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Christian preschool is enrolling new students ages 2 through 5 for the fall term. 724-941-9050; www.center-church.org
At Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s programs are offered at both services. 724.746-4900; centralconnect.org
At Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington, the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday and Communion will be served with the Rev. Cathy Peternell.
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. 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 Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-2406
At Clarksville Missionary Church, 204 South St., Sunday school for all ages begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study and prayer meeting begin at 5 p.m. Youth group for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-470-7017
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, the sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nonperishable food items and monetary gifts will be received for the McGuffey Food Pantry. 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 led by candidate Dawn Sherwood. 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 Tuesday, prayer shawl meets at 6:30 p.m. and disciples read at 7. On Wednesday, Salvation Army dinner begins at 6 p.m. 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 will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10. The worship service will begin at 11. Justin Schaffer of Pine Springs Camp will speak. The Mission Team is collecting bath and beauty products during the month of April. Place items on the mMission table in the gathering area. On Tuesday, Bible study meets at 10 a.m. and small group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday evening small group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Sip ‘n Play meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. All preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to meet in the nursery. Men’s fellowship breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. All men are welcome. The 10th annual Women’s Tea “Voices of Faith” will be held at 1 p.m. April 30. RSVP to the church at wheaties17@comcast.net, or sign up in the gathering area prior to April 24. Donations of gift baskets can be made by contacting 724-228-4649 or wheaties17@comcast.net. 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 school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Communion will be observed. Bible study is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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. 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. 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, game and craft night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the ministry center. Adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Wednesday night Bible study begins at 7 p.m. in the ministry center. 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 Monongahela, the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess streets, Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Monongahela will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship Thursday. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7. A free-will offering will be accepted. Enter the church from the Chess Street side and go up the stairs to the parlor on the main floor. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Patricia R. Cherry of New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries of Washington.
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. Child care for children ages 5 and younger will be provided during Sunday school and the worship service. The All-Church Retreat will be held from April 22-24 at Jumonville Camp and Conference Center. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Registration and transportation requests for the retreat can be submitted to the church office. A free concert will be held at 2 p.m. April 10 in the church sanctuary featuring the WV Brass Quintet. 724-225-5415; fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 7:55 a.m., followed by the blended worship service at 8:45. 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, confirmation class will meet at 7:50 a.m. today for a trip to the Western Pennsylvania Conference Center. The youth group will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nursery care will be provided. On Monday, The Bishop’s Day on the Washington District will hold conversation with finger food at 6 p.m. Opening worship service begins at 7 in the sanctuary with a question-and-answer period beginning at 8. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Robert Miller will lead the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service and Communion. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, family game night will begin at 7 p.m. today. Men’s breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school is held from 9:45 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 children and youth group meets 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. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30 with guest speaker Pastor Mark Crosby. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766
At Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., contemporary worship service begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and traditional worship service begins at 11. Nursery will be available. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. One Way Student Ministry meets weekly with senior high school students at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and junior high school students meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Hickory Christian School is now accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. 724-356-7337
At Hill Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Family Movie Night will present The Good Dinosaur at 6 p.m. April 8. A free meal is included. Potluck dishes are welcome, but not necessary. The movie will begin at 6:45.
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. On Monday, adult scripture class meets from 7 to 8 p.m. First holy communion will be celebrated April 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. An old-fashioned hymn sing will begin at 6 p.m. and refreshments will follow.
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., followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery will be provided for children ages 5 and under. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday worship services at 10 and 11 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chartiers-Houston Community Center, 2013 Community Center Drive, Houston. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. The worship service celebrating Holy Communion will begin at 11 with children’s and middle school Sunday school beginning at 11:15. Nursery will be available. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
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. Community Bible study meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. 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 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. A patriotic rosary is held at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Our Lady of the Valley Church, Second Street Extension, Donora, a Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9 a.m. to midnight the first Friday of every month.
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; ptcmbc08@gmail.com
Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church holds adult and children’s Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 in the parish hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. 724-941-6210; www.peterscreekchurch.org
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Donna Johnson 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 is held 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 will be provided. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays. New members are welcomed. 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. Damien of Molokai Catholic Parish, 722 W. Main St., Monongahela, Saturday Vigil begins at 4 p.m. Mass begins at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Sacrament of Reconciliation is held from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 724-258-7742; stdamienparish@verizon.net; stdamienofmolokai.org
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. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 176 Cross Creek Road, Avella, Sunday liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Weekday liturgies begin at 9 a.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays. 412-713-4520; tinyurl.com/StJohnAvella
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. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
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 AME Church, 16 Ridge Ave., Washington, breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by church school at 10 and the worship service and children’s church at 11. 724-225-5689
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. On Tuesday, Bible study will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 724-745-5962; www.stpaulscanonsburg.org 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, “Lift Up Your Heart” evening prayer is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays. 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 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.
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship 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, the sacrament of 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. AWANA meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
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. The monthly church fundraiser will be held from open to close at Bob Evans on Chestnut Street. On Wednesday, the finance committee will meet at 6 p.m. and the church council will meet at 6:30. 724-222-2280