Support groups, food drives and more at Sewickley area houses of worship

Antioch Baptist Church

332 Elizabeth St., Sewick­ley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org.

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

Beth Samuel Jewish Center

810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org.

Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, monthly family and Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat services, and a Sunday Religious School, as well as holiday services, social events and adult education seminars. Regular events are as follows:

Shabbat Services are every Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by a kiddush in the social hall.

First Friday Family Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. (Check website calendar to confirm.)

Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Services are 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.

From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, Religious School is every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. To learn more, call, go online or email bethsamueloffice@ comcast.net.

Christ Church at Grove Farm

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

Sunday Worship Services at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Come and worship with us through uplifting music, biblical teaching and a warm community. Bring a friend, invite your family, or come as you are.

If you’re walking through a difficult season, we’d love to help you find encouragement and support through one of our Support Groups meeting Mondays at 6:30 p.m.: Community 619, DivorceCare and GriefShare. Visit ccgf.org/ supportgroups.

Urban Impact Foundation’s Annual Christmas Performance, “Light The Night” is set for Dec. 5-6.

Advent Season at Christ Church series, “The Word: The Heart of Christmas,” Dec. 7-28.

Christmas activities for the whole family on Dec. 13.

Coraopolis United Methodist Church

1205 Ridge Ave., Coraopolis. 412-264-3727. coraopolis umc.org.

On Nov. 27, Coraopolis United Methodist Church will open its doors once again to host its 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, a beloved tradition that brings warmth, food, and fellowship to the West Hills community. The free dine-in meal will be served from 1-3 p.m. in the church’s dining hall.

Everyone is welcome — no reservations are required.

The menu features a classic Thanksgiving spread: roast turkey, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries and dessert. The meal is entirely free of charge, reflecting the church’s mission to nourish the community not only physically but also spiritually and emotionally.

The 13th annual Cookie Sale, organized by Coraopolis UMC, will take place inside VFW Post 402, located at 412 Mulberry St., Coraopolis, on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Each year, this tradition draws crowds eager to purchase delicious homemade cookies — perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. Pre-orders will be accepted through Nov. 22.

Divine Redeemer Parish

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

Divine Redeemer Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Turkey Bingo 7 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Saint James School cafeteria. The event includes 15 games for $15 to win a certificate for a turkey or chicken, special games, 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. Early Bird specials begin at 6:30. Refreshments will be available. Bring the whole family.

Divine Redeemer Evangelization Committee will be offering Coffee and Prayer in the Saint James Gathering Space every Saturday during the Farmers’ Market hours. Coffee is supplied by Coffee Village. There is no charge. Free-will offerings are always welcome. All are invited.

A plastic bags to sleeping mat workshop will be offered on 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Gathering Space at St. James. Come and help us cut plastic bags (bring scissors) and help us roll them into balls to be crocheted. Or, learn and work from home.

A new group of mats went to Guatemala with nursing students from Robert Morris University in October.

The Divine Redeemer 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.

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.

Saint Luke the Evangelist

2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Franklin Park. 724-935-2104. saintluke.net

Single adults over the age of 21 are invited to join ASPIRE (Adult Single People: Inspiring, Relating, Evolving) Ministry for a movie night. Join us for a light meal, fellowship and fun on Friday evening, Nov. 14. Feature film will be Pier Giorgio Frassati, “If I Didn’t Have Love.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All single adults (e.g., single, widowed, divorced) are welcome. We meet in the Upper Cardinal DiNardo Center. Please register at saintluke.net/aspire-events.

Sewickley Presbyterian Church

414 Grant St., Sewickley. 412-741-4550. sewickley presby.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.

Sewickley United Methodist Church

337 Broad St., Sewickley. 412-741-9430. sewickleyumc.org.

The Cookie Walk will be held on Nov. 22 from 9-11 a.m. Fill a pie box for $28. Donated cookies can be delivered to the church office Nov. 19-20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.

Worship services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional), with children’s ministry offered in every service. Adult Sunday school is held between services. Youth group gathers Sundays at 1 p.m. Bible study is held Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

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 o’clock service, which is live-streamed on YouTube.

The Discernment Committee has published information on the parish website regarding the search for St. Brendan’s next full-time priest-in-charge. For complete details, go to stbrendans.org and open the documents tab. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 1.

The next monthly Children’s Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m., when St. Brendan’s young parishioners will serve as lectors, ushers and acolytes.

The Youth Group meets the third Sunday of every month after the 10 a.m. service. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Lessons from the Journey to Adulthood program will focus on the relationship of young people with Jesus through learning, praying and serving together.

The Book Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 1, in the library to discuss “Born a Crime” by comedian Trevor Noah. The autobiography tells the story of his experiences as the child of a black South African mother and a white Swiss father during apartheid.

The parish is helping the North Hills Food Bank this month by collecting stuffing mix, canned yams and other vegetables, cranberry sauce and biscuit mix. Other non-perishable food items and paper products will also be gladly accepted. Donations may be left in the church lobby.

St. Brendan’s is supporting those being helped by the Neighborhood Resilience Project of Pittsburgh with a clothing drive for adults and children. Gently worn coats and other warm clothing, including sweatpants and sock,s will be collected in the church lobby until Dec. 21.

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.

Bible Study is held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom. Contact the office for a link.

St. Matthews AME Zion Church

345 Thorn St., Sewickley. 412-741-4239.

Sunday school is 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning service is 10:30 a.m.

The church is now handicap accessible.

Services are streamed on YouTube @StmatthewsAmez1862.

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).

Joining in Sewickley Borough’s Light up Night on Dec. 5, stop in the Henning House of the church campus (327 Broad St.) to warm up and grab a cup of hot chocolate!

Midweek community programming for every age takes place from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to register, visit ststephenschurch.net/midweek-community.

Due to an increased need for food in our local communities, we are collecting canned soup and crackers to help the Center for Hope in Ambridge build dinner bags for families and individuals experiencing hunger. Please drop off soup and cracker donations directly to the Center for Hope or to the church during regular business hours. Call the church with any questions at 412-741-1790.

On Nov. 16, the Maryland State Boychoir will lead the music at the 9 a.m. worship service. The Maryland State Boychoir, Maryland’s “Official Goodwill Ambassadors,” is comprised of approximately 130 choristers, ages 7 to 20, who represent a wide range of ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds. You can find out more about them at marylandstateboychoir.org. Following the service, the Boychoir will sing a 20-minute concert in the sanctuary. Monetary donations will be accepted following the concert.

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.

Commit to the success and growth of your marriage with the Marriage Ministry at noon Nov. 21.

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