Church News

Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, Blairsville, will offer a brief Thanksgiving service on Facebook Live 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. This will be online only with worship lead by Pastor John Smaligo. The service will remain on the Facebook page to be viewed at your convenience. Read more

National Collection Week of Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 15-22. Read more

Pastor John Smaligo of Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, invites the public to the following: Read more

Charlene Nicholson and Catherine Barger announce a Rosary Rally will take place at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, on the lawn of Holy Family Church, 1200 Ligonier St. The public is invited to “join in praying for police officers, first responders, our nation and world peace. This event is sponsored by the Holy Family Rosary Society in conjunction with America Needs Fatima.” In case of inclement weather, the rally will be held in the church. Call 724-539-3302 for more information. Read more

The Greater Parkview Church/American Red Cross Blood Drive will be underway 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the church fellowship hall, 103 Westminster Ave., Greensburg. Read more

St. James Catholic Church, 306 St. James Lane, New Alexandria, will host the following activities: Read more

Opera singer Catherine Calfo, who usually sings in the Pittsburgh area, invites everyone to attend her first concert at New Alexandria United Methodist Church, 106 Washington St., 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. Read more

The public is invited to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 331 Weldon St., Latrobe, for a presentation on “Angels and Demons” by the Rev. John Nosal of St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian Church 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be provided. Read more

Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, will celebrate the Oct. 31 Festival of the Reformation, “a day of celebration of the freedom we have in Jesus Christ and the birth of that church that we have come to know and love.” Read more

Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, will hold its final outdoor service of the year Sunday, Oct. 17. Read more

Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125N Liberty St., Blairsville, continues to hold its online children’s Sunday School. This class is posted by the Rev. John Smaligo each Sunday morning and can be watched any time after 9 a.m. The pasto said, “Be prepared for some wonderful songs with Charlotte Robertson the last Sunday of each month. This can be viewed on our Facebook page, Hebron Lutheran Church. You do not need to be a child to appreciate the weekly lesson. Please join us.” Read more

Heritage United Methodist Church, located on the Diamond in Ligonier, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Read more

A Rosary Rally will take place at noon Saturday, Oct. 16, on the lawn of Holy Family Church, 1200 Ligonier St. Read more

First Baptist Church of Greensburg, 1228 Brinkerton Road, will host an installation service for its new pastor, the Rev. Scott Jones, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17. Read more

In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Rev. John Smaligo from Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, will host a special Blessing of the Animals 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3. Read more

No Walls Ministries Pastor Charlie Brownawell and members invite the public to “come celebrate with us” on the 11th church anniversary 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, on the lawn, 214 Church St., New Alexandria. Read more

Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a “Washed In the Blood” Revival 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16, at the 554 Stanton St. church. Read more

The Sunday worship time for Community United Presbyterian Church, Keystone Park Road, New Alexandria, has been changed from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to Julie Ruane, church secretary. Read more

Pastor Karen Kifer of Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 260 Bells Mills Road, West Newton, announced its 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study will begin at 4 p.m. starting Oct. 6. Read more

Bishop Carl E. Jones Sr., pastor of Greater Parkview Church, 103 Westminster Ave., Greensburg, invites the public to help members celebrate the 95th church anniversary 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Read more

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St. in downtown Johnstown, will hold an Apple Festival Bake Sale and Blessing of the Animals 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the church courtyard. Read more

Women Supporting Women will meet 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 27 and Dec. 18 in the Temple of Praise Fellowship Hall, 302 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg (across from the post office). Read more

Arlene Jones announced the following changes to Latrobe Presbyterian Church’s schedule: Read more

Jill Wolford announced the regular worship schedule began Sunday, Sept. 12, at the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville (724-459-7991). Read more

Online Sunday School classes for children will continue through the fall at Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, Blairsville. Read more

The public is invited to attend the Sunday, Sept. 12, “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 195 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, will honor the first responders, fire department, ambulance and the police who serve our community, at its 10:45 a.m. worship service, led by the Rev. John Smaligo, pastor. Read more

All are welcome to attend a Fall Bible Conference at Hope Evangelical Methodist Church, 131 Church St., Youngstown. Meetings will be held Sept. 26-29. Read more

St. James Parish, 306 St. James Lane, New Alexandria, this week announced the following: Read more

Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier St., Latrobe, announced Pastor Bobbie Hineline is interim pastor. Read more

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 5, St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Ligonier, will move its service from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Read more

Have you ever wondered “What is the meaning of my life?” Read more

Children from all grade levels are invited to bring their backpacks and join Pastor John Smaligo in the Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, Aug. 22, at Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Liberty St., Blairsville, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Read more

Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N Liberty St., Blairsville, will hold a Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, in the basement Fellowship Hall. Read more

Host Pastor George Prior invites the public to meet and hear missionaries from Poland on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Tree of Life Church, 1005 Cedar St., Latrobe. Read more

During Antiques on the Diamond, Heritage United Methodist Church on the Diamond, Ligonier, will hold a Sandwich and Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug 28. Read more

Breaking a century-old tradition, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. Read more

Starting July 31, Women Supporting Women will meet monthly in Temple of Praise Fellowship Hall, 302 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, (across from the post office). Read more

The Rev. Christine Doren, pastor, invites everyone to join the Stahlstown United Methodist Charge in celebrating Christmas in July with “some great special events.” Read more

The Greater Parkview Church family invites the public to join members as they honor their pastor, Bishop Carl E. Jones Sr., and Lady Stephanie Jones on their 18th pastoral anniversary. Read more

Greater Parkview Church is partnering with Excela Health on COVID vaccinations. Read more

All area pastors are asked to check the Directory of Area Churches page in the Bulletin Weekend edition each Friday to make sure their entries are up to date. Included are the name of the church, its address, pastor’s name and times of Masses, services, Sunday School, Communion and sacrament of reconciliation. Read more

Julie Ruane, one of the secretaries at Greensburg Church of the Brethren, announced, “We are finally getting back to some sort of semblance now that the COVID restrictions have lessened, and we have two happenings coming up this month. They both benefit the Disciples’ Hands Ministry that is a part of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren.” Read more

Sunday, July 11, New Alexandria United Methodist Church will host its first Hymn Sing for 2021 followed by “refreshments and fellowship.” Read more

St. Vincent Basilica Parish, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Unity Township, is offering a Divorce Support Group on Wednesdays from Sept. 8 to Dec. 8. Read more

A Rosary Rally will take place at noon Saturday, July 10, on the lawn of Holy Family Church, 1200 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Read more

A MINI Project Leader Workshop will take place Thursday, July 15, at Pennsville Baptist Church, 3298 Richey Road, Mount Pleasant. Read more