Pastoral anniversary, fall bible studies and more at Sewickley area houses of worship

Antioch Baptist Church

332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antioch fwbaptistsewickley.org.

Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

The fourth pastoral anniversary of beloved Pastor Verton L. Dean Sr. will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker for this occasion will be Evangelist Roberta Watkins from Deliverance Temple in Aliquippa. The milestone marks four years of faithful service, spiritual leadership and unwavering dedication to shepherding the congregation with love and wisdom.

The anniversary theme is “A Shepherd After God’s Own Heart,” inspired by the powerful words of Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Come prepared to be blessed by uplifting music, an encouraging message and the fellowship of believers united in love and purpose. Dinner will be served immediately following service.

Christ Church at Grove Farm

249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. 412-741-4900. ccgf.org.

Sunday morning services will be held at 8:45 a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. (modern).

More information about our service styles, the Encounter Coffee Bar and the Lakeside Café are available online.

Two options for Women’s Fall Bible Studies are Thursdays, 6:30- 8:30 a.m. or Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. We will be studying “In View of God’s Mercies” by Courtney Doctor. More info at ccgf.org/women.

Registration is open for Moms4Moms, a mother’s ministry of Christ Church at Grove Farm dedicated to strengthening and nurturing mothers with children of all ages. More info at ccgf.org/moms4moms.

Fall exercise classes run through Dec. 18. More info at ccgf.org/50.

Divine Redeemer Parish

200 Walnut St., Sewickley. 412-741-6650. divine-­redeemer.com.

The Annual Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will take place on Oct. 3 from 5-9 p.m. Lots of food and drink, music and entertainment will be available for all. Cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. The Oktoberfest will be held at the St. James church parking lot and Gathering Space.

The Respect Life Committee receives many urgent requests for infants’ and children’s clothing, especially with the change of seasons.

Please consider placing your family’s outgrown, gently used clothing and shoes in our bin outside St. James Church or our box at the back of St. Mary Church in Aleppo. We joyfully accept sizes newborn through young adult, as well as diapers (all sizes) and wipes.

Please check the parish website for Mass, confession and Adoration times.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

222 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412-741-4552. cssewickley@gmail.com.

Sunday morning services 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, 24/7 Weekly Bible Lessons available by calling 412-532-2222 — lift thought and deepen spiritual understanding whenever you need it.

Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church

1419 Beaver St., Glen Osborne. 412-741-3430. gracepcpgh.org.

Grace OPC is a gospel- grounded, Christ-centered Christian community committed to promoting and maintaining a Reformed and Presbyterian identity in belief and practice. Attendees may park in the Glen Osborne Elementary school parking lot. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Morning instruction classes for both children and adults from 9:45-10:35 a.m., followed by a refreshment time prior to service. For more information, consult the church website.

Little Hill United Methodist Church

2350 Magee Road, Franklin Park. 412-741-4920.

Morning worship is at 10 am. Adult Sunday School at 9 am. Holy Communion is every first Sunday of the month.

Rev. Dora Odarenko presides weekly.

Sewickley Presbyterian Church

414 Grant St., Sewickley. 412-741-4550. sewickleypresby.org.

The fall schedule has worship services at 8, 9 and 11 a.m., and a Christian Education hour for all ages at 10 a.m.

The after-school group, Club 345, runs from 3:45-5 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is for students in grades 3, 4 and 5. Throughout the school year, kids will enjoy snacks, great conversations, games, Bible lessons and hands-on activities that teach skills they can use to serve others — like craft making, cooking, flower arranging and more. They’re welcome to come as they are and bring a friend! Register at sewickley presby.org under SPC Kids.

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. on Sundays, and 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sunday School for children of kindergarten age and up and nursery coverage for infants and toddlers is offered at the Sunday 10 a.m. service, which is live-streamed on YouTube. The next monthly Children’s Service will be Sept. 28 at 10 a.m., when young members will serve as readers, acolytes and ushers during the liturgy.

Parishioners are invited to celebrate St. Brendan’s at the Ministry Fair on Sept. 28, after the 10 a.m. service. Leaders of up to three dozen parish activities will be on hand in the social hall to offer information and answer questions on the ministries that make this an active, vibrant church.

The Book Club will meet in the library on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. to discuss “On Call” by Anthony Fauci. The memoir details the public career of the famous doctor who advised seven presidents.

The Modern Episcopalians will resume on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Over a series of weeks, the group will read and discuss “How We Learn to Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop who addressed the new presidential administration during a sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington in January. For a link, contact the office.

Conversation Friends, the parish’s English as a Second Language ministry, is seeking new volunteers to teach English to recent immigrants. No previous experience is necessary and the sessions are held over Zoom.

The parish has begun collecting gently warm winter clothing for our needy neighbors. Please bring sweaters, coats, scarves, gloves, etc., to the lobby for donation.

St. Brendan’s is supporting the North Hills Food Bank this month by collecting paper towels, napkins, foil, plastic wrap, storage bags and cleaning products such as window cleaners, disinfectant wipes and cleaning solutions. Donations may be left in the church lobby.

Sticks & Strings, the church group that likes to knit, crochet or embroider, meets on the third Tuesday and first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the library.

Morning Prayer is offered at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom. Contact the office for links.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

616 Washington St., Sewickley. 412-741-8484.

Sunday worship is at 9 a.m.; Sunday school for children and adults after worship will be held every other week. Please check the website calendar for dates. 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.

Worship services are held at 7:45 a.m. (traditional, Sanctuary), 9 a.m. (traditional, Sanctuary) and 10:45 a.m. (contemporary, Grace Commons).

Fall Fest Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m. on the lawn. Bounce house, yard games, craft, hotdogs, snacks and outdoor movie. Free and open to the community.

Triumph Church

1293 Mt. Nebo Road, Ohio Township. 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 break down the setup. Visit the website to sign up.

Ladies’ game night is Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. Bring a dish to share and enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

Prayer Night is set for 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Oct. 3. Call the church office for more information on the all-night prayer vigil.

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