Shabbat morning services, Light Up Night events and more at Sewickley area churches, places of worship

Beth Samuel Jewish Center

Shabbat Morning Services are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom.

First Friday Family Services, 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Levin 1 Religious School students will lead. Oneg to follow.

Religious school classroom day (in-person only), 9 a.m. Dec. 4.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services (via Zoom), 7 p.m. Dec. 16.

Torah Yoga, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 17. Join Jennifer Ferris-Glick via Zoom for mindful yoga and meditation. Free for all ages.

Annual Chanukah Party & Latke Lunch, 10 a.m. Dec. 18. Enjoy the online auction open to the public, featuring dozens of local and regional organizations, share in the Chanukah tradition with food and fun. All are welcome. Visit bethsamuel.org/chanukah to participate in the auction beginning Dec. 7. Tickets to Dec. 18 event are $10.

Beth Samuel Jewish Center is at 810 Kennedy Drive in Ambridge. For more information, visit bethsamuel.org.

Christ Church at Grove Farm

Sunday services are at 9 a.m. (traditional) and 11:15 a.m. (modern).

Christ Church at Grove Farm is at 249 Duff Road. For more information or to register for programs, visit ccgf.org or call 412-741-4900.

Coraopolis UMC

On Dec. 3, Coraopolis United Methodist Church will hold its 10th annual cookie sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the VFW Post 402 in Coraopolis. There will be children’s activities, letters to Santa, free holiday family photos and a visit from Santa.

The church is located at 1205 Ridge Ave. in Coraopolis. For more information, visit coraopolisumc.org.

Fairmount Presbyterian Church

Sunday School is offered at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Worship service takes place on Sundays at 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer is offered at 6:30 p.m.

Fairmount Presbyterian Church is at 2535 Fairmount Church Road in Franklin Park. For more information, visit fairmountarpchurch.com or call 412-364-7880.

Grace Anglican Church

The church will have a special service of Lessons and Carols at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11. All are welcome.

Morning prayer is offered Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. This is a short service of scripture and prayer. All are welcome. Clergy are available on Tuesdays from 7:30-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. to hear confession and offer spiritual direction.

Grace Anglican Church is located at 325 Church Lane in Edgeworth. For more information, call 412-741-1676 or visit edgeworthanglican.com.

Sewickley Presbyterian Church

Sunday services are at 8 a.m. (traditional with communion each week), 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional. Christian education hour is at 10 a.m.

Club 345, an after-school club for kids in grades 3, 4, and 5, is held every Wednesday from 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. at the Faith House. Kids play games, eat a snack, and take part in a fun mission project. All kids are welcome to attend.

Sewickley Presbyterian is at 414 Grant St. Learn more online at sewickleypresby.org.

Sewickley United Methodist Church

Sewickley United Methodist Church has two services each Sunday — 9 a.m. contemporary, featuring praise band Leap of Faith, and 11 a.m. traditional. Nursery care and children’s ministries are available during both services. The church is a Reconciling Congregation and openly welcomes all people.

Sewickley U.M. Church is located at 337 Broad St. For more information, call 412-741-9430 or visit sewickleyumc.org.

St. James Church

The Divine Redeemer 55 Plus Club Christmas buffet lunch will take place at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Franzee’s, 1300 Merchant St., Ambridge. Entertainment will be an Elvis impersonator. Reservation and payment must be received no later than 9 a.m. Dec. 8. Mail to Betty Heuler, 821 12th St., Ambridge, PA 15003; or place in the collection basket or drop off at the Divine Redeemer Rectory Office (St. James campus). Mark the envelope 55 Plus Club.

Cost of lunch will be $12 for members and $13 per guest. Dues of $14 are payable now, membership forms will be on the back table in the Gathering Space. If you are not joining, please let us know why, i.e., time conflicts, meal type, cost of meal, etc.

For more information, call or email Ed Ference, president at 412-977-8813 or 804emf@gmail.com., or Betty Heuler at 724-266-8522.

The church is located at 200 Walnut St. For more information, visit divine-redeemer.org.

St. Matthews AME Zion Church

Sunday School is held each week at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., led by pastor William B. Rankin. All are welcome.

St. Matthews will hold its Soup for the Soul during Light Up Night, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2.

St. Matthews is located at 345 Thorn Street. For more information, call 412-741-4239.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

A soup and sandwich dinner will take place during Light Up Night, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2.

The church will hold Advent worship at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday during Advent, beginning Nov. 30.

Christmas Eve worship will be in the sanctuary at 5 and 9 p.m., with carols, candles and communion. There will also be two informal outdoor services by firelight in the courtyard, at 6:30 and 8 p.m. These services feature the telling of the Christmas story and several carols.

The church holds in-person and live-streamed worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m.

Bible study is 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Edgeworth Eat’n Park.

For more information, call 412-741-8484, email stpaulssew@verizon.net, or visit stpaulssewickley.org.

The church is located at 616 Washington St.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church

Once again, St. Stephen’s will be participating in Sewickley’s Light Up Night on Dec. 2. Drop in at the Henning House from 5-9 p.m. for hot cocoa while enjoying all of the festivities of this special annual community event.

All are invited 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 14 for an exciting evening where a portion of the church campus will transform into a festive and merry indoor carnival, Enjoy each station, including a hot cocoa bar, popcorn bar, Christmas cookie decorating, Christmas crafting, games and story time. This a free community event for all ages.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church is at 405 Frederick Ave. For more information, call 412-741-1790 or visit ststephens church.net.

To have your church or place of worship’s upcoming events or holiday scheduling listed in Fellowship, email information to Katie Green, kgreen@triblive.com.