Antioch Baptist Church
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.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.
Additional events are as follows:
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.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
222 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412-741-4552. christiansciencepgh.org.
Sunday morning services are held at 10:30 a.m. Join us for inspiration, peace and healing. Services include music, hymns and readings from The Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy.
For weekly Bible lessons, call 412-532-2222.
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.
Little Hill United Methodist Church
2350 Magee Road Ext., Franklin Park. 412-741-4920.
Morning worship is at 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School takes place at 9 a.m. Holy Communion is every first Sunday of the month.
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 church will host its Annual Cookie Walk on Nov. 23 from 9-11 a.m. There will be thousands of cookies to choose from. Cookies are $28 to fill a pie box. Enter through door #11 on Thorn St.
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 Youth Group, for members between grades 6 and 12, will meet Nov. 17 after the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Under the theme God’s Harvest, the group will work on Thanksgiving cards and make plans for the Angel Tree.
St. Brendan’s annual Holiday Happenings fundraiser will take place on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dozens of vendors will offer quality crafts such as home decor, jewelry, pottery, clothing and specialty foods. The Cookie Walk will feature more than 1,000 dozens of festive, home-baked treats, and five varieties of homemade soups will be sold as well. Gift card baskets worth over $1,000 will be raffled. Entertainment will be provided by the Avonworth Chamber Choir, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Theatre and Keely Singer’s vocal students.
The Book Club will meet on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. in the library to discuss by “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. The novel is a story of quiet reflection about family life and the development of mature love.
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.
St. Stephen’s is happy to partner with Center for Hope again this year to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Please sign up in the church lobby and pick up a shopping list of requested items. Please return bags Nov. 10. Our staff will then deliver the food bags to Center for Hope. Contact the church office with questions at 412-741-1790.
Regular weekend services are held Sundays at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Groups, classes and events for all ages including Bible Studies, single mom’s groups, memory loss support group, GriefShare, and men’s and women’s service groups. Sunday morning children’s programing is available for birth through fifth grade. Visit ststephenschurc.net/weekend-children to learn more about our events and resources for parents.
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. Call the church to register.
We recognize that single parenting is particularly challenging and requires support. The church provides assistance by using a network of resources within the community and church. We offer a clothing boutique and our monthly Sidebar gatherings, which include dinner and a speaker with childcare provided at no cost to you. Next gathering is Nov. 21, “Holiday Craft” with Brandi Dornetto, art teacher of Beaver County Community College. Contact us at sbs@ststephenschurch.net or go to ststephenschurch.net/side-by-side to register or learn more.
After four decades of ministry with children and families, Martha Daniel has written a book filled with practical ideas to instill faith in our children and grandchildren. Daniel will share a presentation on what it means to intentionally parent a child or grandchild spiritually on Nov. 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free copy of Martha’s book for the first 100 people. No registration is required.
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).
Youth night is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Volunteers are needed for the fourth Friday of every month for Triumph’s food distribution. From 2-4 p.m. volunteers will set up and package food and from 5-7 p.m., volunteers will distribute and breakdown the set up. Visit the website to sign up.
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