Antioch Baptist Church
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org.
Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m.
First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website.
Beth Samuel Jewish Center
810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org.
Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, family services once a month and Kabbalat Shabbat services online once per month. There is also Religious School every Sunday.
High Holiday Services are as follows:
Yom Kippur Services
Kol Nidre Service: Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Services on Oct. 12: Morning Service at 10 a.m. Afternoon Service at 4 p.m. Break Fast to follow.
Additional Events
Sukkot & Pancake Breakfast: Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Simchat Torah Pizza Supper & Service: Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
First Friday: Family Service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, followed by an Oneg in the social hall.
Shabbat Morning Services: Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, followed by a Kiddush in the social hall.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Usually on the third Friday of the month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the office for the link. This get-together frequently includes a visiting musician, cantor, rabbi or other noteworthy guest.
Religious School: From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, every Sunday morning on campus. To learn more, call, go online or email bethsamueloffice@comcast.net.
Divine Redeemer Parish
200 Walnut St., Sewickley. 412-741-6650. divine-redeemer.com.
Divine Redeemer Parish celebrates weekend Masses at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at St. James Church and 5 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Aleppo. Sunday Masses are celebrated at 8 and 11 a.m. at St. James and 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary. Weekday Masses and Adoration are celebrated as well. Check the website for Mass times and other information and events.
Grace Anglican Church
325 Church Lane, Edgeworth. 412-724-1676. edgeworthanglican.com.
Join the church Sunday morning for a traditional service of Holy Communion at 10:15 a.m. and on First Saturdays at 4 p.m. for a quiet contemplative service of prayer and Holy Communion. Morning Prayer services are every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m.
Sewickley Presbyterian Church
414 Grant St., Sewickley. 412-741-4550. sewickleypresby.org.
Sunday worship services are held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services are livestreamed.
Discipleship hour is at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
For a complete list of weekly groups and studies, visit the website.
Sewickley United Methodist Church
337 Broad St., Sewickley. 412- 741-9430. sewickleyumc.org.
The Sewickley United Methodist Church has two services each Sunday: 9 a.m. contemporary, featuring our praise band Leap of Faith; and 11 a.m. traditional, with nursery care and children’s ministries during both services. The church is a reconciling congregation and openly welcomes all people.
The United Women in Faith of the Sewickley United Methodist church will host a Sale for Missions on Nov. 1 from 3-7 p.m. and on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. Previously owned treasures, including household items, seasonal clothing, shoes, books, puzzles, Christmas items and much more, will be available. Please enter through door 10 from the Thorn Street driveway. All proceeds from the sale are used to fund local, national and international United Women in Faith mission projects.
St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church
Corner of Rochester and McAleer roads, Franklin Park. 412-364-5974. stbrendans.org.
St. Brendan’s is an open, welcoming and active church that holds in-person worship with Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Nursery coverage is available for children at the Sunday 10 o’clock service, which is live-streamed on YouTube. The next monthly Children’s Service will be Oct. 27, 10 a.m., when young members will serve as readers, acolytes and ushers during the liturgy.
The annual Blessing of the Animals will take place Oct. 13 in the sanctuary during the middle of the 10 a.m. service. Members and and visitors may bring their pets or a photo of a deceased pet for a blessing. Worshipers are also asked to bring bags of animal treats that will be donated to Animal Friends, an animal welfare organization in Ohio Twp.
This month’s Taize will take place on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. The quiet service offers an opportunity for reflection, meditation and calm after a busy day.
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St. Brendan’s Book Club will meet on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. in the library to discuss “The Island of Missing Trees.” The novel by Elif Shafak follows the love story of a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, their migration to London and the impact of their past on their daughter Ada.
Sticks and Strings, the parish crafts group for those who knit, crochet or embroider, continues to meet on the first Friday and third Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the church library.
Morning Prayer is offered at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday via Zoom. Bible Study is held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Contact the office for links.
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish
2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Franklin Park. saintluke.net.
Every month, Saint Luke the Evangelist hosts a sensory-friendly Mass for those who may find it challenging to attend a typical Sunday Liturgy. This Mass is intentionally designed to lessen environmental stimulus to provide a prayerful, welcoming and non-judgmental worship experience for everyone in the parish. Families with small children, individuals with Autism, asthma, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, Down’s Syndrome, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s can worship in an environment that respects their individuality and lovingly incorporates them as accepted and celebrated members of the parish community. While it is geared toward people with sensory issues, all people are welcome to attend this Mass.
St. Matthews AME Zion Church
Corner of Walnut and Thorn streets, Sewickley. 412-742-4239.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Visit the YouTube channel, @StmatthewsAmez1862, where services are streamed.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
616 Washington St., Sewickley. 412-741-8484.
Sunday worship is at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 9 a.m. Weekly Bible study is at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Edgeworth Eat’n Park.
The Kids’ Community Closet is a “free-cycle” community space to share kids’ clothes (birth through size 14/16). All clothing is free and in good, very gently used condition — some items still have tags on. There are no applications, income requirements, or donations necessary.
The Kids’ Community Closet is located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, and noon to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. 412-741-1790. ststephenschurch.net.
Call the church at 412-741-1790 for details and to register for the next golf outing, to be held at Blackhawk Golf Course on Oct. 19. Cost is $45 per player, scramble format and prizes will be awarded.
Men’s Alliance will celebrate its second anniversary at St. Stephen’s with a special workout and devotion followed by an outdoor breakfast of fire-grilled steak, eggs and bacon. All men 13 and older are welcome on Oct. 12 from 7-10 a.m. Register by calling the church.
Know Learn Play is for families with young children and babies to grow together in faith. The next meet up will be at War Memorial Park on Oct. 19 from 3-5 p.m. Register by calling the church.
Gray Matter Roundtable is a fellowship opportunity for those who are retired (or nearing retirement) to strengthen community with each other and with our broader St. Stephen’s family. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (1:30 – 3 p.m.) with the specific intent to connect with, learn from and serve one another. The next event is Oct. 30 with a special potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a discussion topic of The Common Book of Prayer. Call the church to register.
Triumph Church
1293 Mt. Nebo Road, Ohio Twp. 412-630-8204. triumph1293.org.
Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening online Bible study takes place at 6:30 p.m. (contact the church for Zoom information).
An online bible study takes place on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. with Pastor Craig Giles. Visit the website for the Zoom link and password.
A senior ministry bible study is held in person and online on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
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