Antioch Baptist Church
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 12-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org.
Sunday school is every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Morning worship and praise service is weekly at 10:45 a.m.
Virtual Bible study is every first Wednesday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s 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.
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.
Christ Church at Grove Farm
249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. ccgf.org.
The Oh What Fun Christmas celebration for the whole family is set for Dec. 9. There will be crafts, interactive games, pictures with Santa and the Christmas story told in an exciting new way through the Candy Cane Adventure. Registration is open.
A Christmas Eve communion service will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 20, as well as 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Childcare is available for infants through preschool-aged children.
The Christmas Day communion service will be a traditional service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. No childcare or kids’ programming is available.
A traditional Sunday service will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 31. A modern service will be held at 11:15 a.m. A kids’ pajama party will ring in the new year — wear your favorite pajamas.
Sunday Services are 9 a.m. (traditional) and 11:15 a.m. (modern).
Community 619 is held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the John Guest Ministry Center. It is a safe place to share the ups and downs of life alongside those who can understand the challenges, the struggles and the difficulties. For more information, visit ccgf.org/community619.
Grace Anglican Church
315 Church Lane, Edgeworth. 412-741-1676. edgeworthanglican.com.
Join us for a service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m.
North Way Sewickley Valley
200 Deer Run Road, Aleppo. northway.org/sewickley valley.
North Way Sewickley Valley is a family-friendly Christian community offering services at 9:15 and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Kids Church is available at both services for children from birth to fifth grade. Autism Ministry support is also available for children from preschool to eighth grade with pre-registration.
Sewickley Presbyterian Church
414 Grant St., Sewickley. 412.741.4550. sewickleypresby.org.
Worship Services are held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday.
Education hour for all ages is at 10 a.m. on Sundays
The yearly Christmas Food Basket project will go through Dec. 10. Food item donations will be accepted during those dates. Baskets are given to those in need around the community in time for Christmas. Visit the website for a complete list of items that are needed.
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.
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. The Sunday 10 o’clock service is also livestreamed on YouTube. Sunday School and nursery coverage are available for children at the 10 a.m. service. A Children’s Service is held on the fourth Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. in which young members actively participate in various aspects of the liturgy.
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The church’s Adopt-a-Highway chapter will perform its fourth roadside cleanup of the year on Dec. 9. Volunteers will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. and carpool to the site, the Camp Horne Road interchange of I-279 in Ohio Twp. Anyone age 14 and up may take part.
This year’s Christmas Pageant will take place Dec. 17 at the 10 a.m. service. All children and teens are invited to participate. Rehearsal and costume fittings are set for Dec. 16, between 10 a.m. and noon.
On Dec. 24, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services will be replaced by one at 9 a.m. The Christmas Eve service will occur at 7 p.m. There will be no service on Christmas Day.
The Modern Episcopalians group, which explores the history, faith and worship of the church, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The group is reading and discussing the book “Welcome to the Episcopal Church” by Christopher L. Webber.
Conversation classes for English as a Second Language adults are underway. Two levels are being offered via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and on Wednesday evenings. New students are invited to participate and new volunteers are always welcome, no experience is necessary.
Morning Prayer is offered at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, via Zoom. Bible Study is held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Please contact the office for links.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
1320 Church St., Ambridge. 724-266-5618. stjohnsambridge.org.
A Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion will take place at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23.
A Christmas Day service with Holy communion will take place at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Matthews AME Zion Church
Corner of Walnut and Thorn streets, Sewickley. 412.742.4239.
Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
616 Washington St., Sewickley. 412-741-8484.
Welcome the season with a concert of Advent music at 4 p.m. Dec. 10. St. Paul’s music director Agoston Solczi will present Advent hymns and other sacred music on the organ and piano. Joining him will be Michael Hammer, choir director and organist at Sewickley Presbyterian Church, the Sewickley United Methodist Church Clock Tower Ringers, and other featured musicians. Admission to the concert is free and all are welcome. A cookie and punch reception will be held afterward.
For those who need a little extra support this holiday season, you are invited to the Longest Night Service on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. This candlelit service gives space to remember those we’ve lost.
Christmas Eve services will be held at 5 and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. Both will include candlelight and the 8 p.m. service will observe the Lord’s Supper.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. 412-741-1790. ststephenschurch.net.
St. Stephen’s will once again host a Christmas Carnival for the community. This is a free event. Stop by on Dec. 13 for some cookie decorating, a hot coca bar, games, crafts, Bingo and more. Bring your friends and family as this is always a fun night for all ages. Visit ststephenschurch.net for all our events.
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