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The April schedule for St. Michael’s of the Valley Episcopal Church, Route 381, Rector, released Wednesday is as follows: Read more

The Rev. Timothy Monroe of the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, Thursday announced, “All activities at the church, including worship and educational classes, are suspended until April 6. Read more

Because of the ongoing coronavirus situation, St. Vincent Archabbey and Seminary is offering daily Mass online Mondays to Saturdays. Read more

The Rev. Jeffrey L. Schock, pastor, Wednesday afternoon announced “All worship services and church activities at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe are canceled for the next two weeks. The Sunday 8:15 a.m. worship radio broadcast will continue on WCNS 1480 AM. Please check our website www.trinitylatrobe.com for updates and other resources to give support and to keep us connected during this time.” Read more

The Rev. Joseph J. Borodach, pastor of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Bradenville, has relayed an announcement from The Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh that because of ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) concerns, its churches are temporarily suspending all liturgical celebrations including Sunday Divine Liturgies, Lenten services, and holy days. Read more

The Rev. Timothy R. Monroe, minister of the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, announced the following changes for Sunday, March 22: Read more

The 15th Egg Eggstravaganza originally slated for Sunday, March 29, in the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Social Hall, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, has been canceled, the organizers announced Wednesday. Read more

LUMC Ministries (Latrobe United Methodist Church and New Derry United Methodist Church) Tuesday announced: “At a special meeting of Church Council we addressed the issue of coronavirus. After much discussion, the very difficult decision was made to cancel ALL LUMC activities at both campuses. This includes Sunday morning services for at least the next two weeks. This was done out of overwhelming concern for the health and safety of the congregation. Council will meet weekly to re-evaluate this decision. Read more

Because of the coronavirus health issues, the remaining Wednesday Community Lenten Luncheons in the Derry area churches have been canceled. Read more

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Johnstown, announced the following: Read more

According to its website http://stmichaelsligonier.org/, St. Michael’s of the Valley Episcopal Church, 2535 Route 381, Rector, “all activities at the church except for Sunday worship are canceled for the foreseeable future. Read more

The 15th Egg Eggstravaganza will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Social Hall, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown. Read more

St. James Parish, New Alexandria, will host three Lenten Evenings of Reflection on Monday, March 16, – “Faith Grows”; March 23 – “Hope Grows,” and March 30 – “Love Grows” with a guest speaker. The evening will include a Meager Meal of Soup and Bread beginning at 6 p.m. as well as Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with evening prayer and benediction at 7 p.m. Read more

Spokeswoman Connie Coup announced “the Sacred Heart/St. Cecilia Rosary Altar Society invites members and all women of both parishes (Youngstown / Whitney) to attend a Lenten presentation, ‘The Penitential Psalms/The Seven Last Words,’ at the March meeting. Please pay your dues and pick up your booklet with the meeting schedules. Read more

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4329 Route 982, Youngstown, is having Lenten vesper services with a theme of “Soup for Dinner Church” every Wednesday during Lent. Church spokeswoman Sharon Palmer explained, “Each Wednesday we will meet in our basement community room at 6:30 p.m., where we will enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread, made by volunteers, around the table. It will include Scripture reading, prayer, singing, silence, nourishment for body and spirit. All are welcome.” Read more

Derry First United Methodist Church will not have its monthly Ladies’ Luncheon in the months of March or April, according to Teri Sauers, administrative assistant, at the 311 N. Ligonier St. and Route 217 church. Read more

This Sunday, March 8, New Alexandria United Methodist Church will host its first Hymn Sing for 2020 followed by a Potluck Dinner. The 4 p.m. program revolves around the group singing of audience-selected hymns and is completed with special music by three guest soloists. Pianist for the day will be the Rev. Rosalyn Werner. Read more

All are invited to attend Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP Branch’s annual NAACP Prayer Breakfast 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Ramada by Wyndham Greensburg Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Ramada Inn Drive, Hempfield Township. Read more

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Ruth Tolbert of Greater Parkview Church and Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP invites all to attend the Black History Month Celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. The celebration will be held at Greater Parkview Church, 103 Westminster Ave., Greensburg, in partnership with the Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP. Read more

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is holding its annual Lenten Lunch series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18, March 25 and April 1, in its Parish Hall, located at 335 Locust St., downtown Johnstown. Read more

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, the doors of the Heritage United Methodist Church sanctuary will be open to everyone from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. for silent Communion. Read more

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4329 Route 982, Youngstown, will have a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m Tuesday, Feb. 25. Read more

Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier St., Latrobe, will hold a Lenten service 7 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Feb. 26 and continuing through April 1 at the church. Read more

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., downtown Johnstown, will host a Lenten Quiet Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the church. Read more

The Ligonier Valley Association of Churches once again is offering Lenten services to everyone in the community. Read more

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Rev. Nancy Threadgill, priest-in-charge of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., Johnstown, will offer “Ashes to Go” from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. Read more

Blairsville Alliance Church, 135 E. Burrell St., Blairsville, will host a Griefshare program beginning Monday, March 2. The 7 p.m. program will continue each Monday for 12 weeks. Read more

The Derry area churches will host the community Lenten Luncheons for the season of Lent on Wednesdays from noon — 1 p.m. as follows: Read more

The Laurel Harmony Chapter of the Sweet Adelines will be in concert 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Bradenville United Methodist Church, Route 982. Read more

Derry Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of 108 Presby Way and North Chestnut Street, Derry, will host another Chili Dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Fellowship Hall. Read more

The Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St. and Route 217, will host the following in February: Read more

On Sunday, Feb. 16, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., Johnstown, will host a 6:30 p.m. Taizé service as part of its Community Common Prayer Series. Read more

The Open Hands Ministry Clothing Boutique in the Cook Township Community Center, Route 711 near Stahlstown, is looking for volunteers. This volunteer position involves serving the shoppers by assisting with sales and directing them to the items they are looking for. The volunteers man the shop in two- and three-hour time segments. Monies raised stay in the community and fund local projects to help the elderly and disabled, as well as provide layettes for newborns of financially struggling families. If you are interested in helping out or have any questions, call the volunteer scheduler, Esther Berkey, at 724-238-4844. Read more

Bethany United Methodist Church, 2415 Laveen St. and Avenue B, Latrobe, has new groups forming. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 5, War Room, based on the movie, about the power of prayer, will meet 5 to 6 p.m. No books are required. Read more

Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Rock of Refuge Church, 102 Clay Ave., Jeannette. Read more

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 200 N. Market St., Ligonier, Friday announced changes for the Bulletin’s weekly directory of area churches: Read more

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Route 982, Youngstown, will hold its annual congregational meeting Sunday, Jan. 19, after the 10:30 a.m. service, according to spokeswoman Sharon Palmer. Read more

St. Stephen Orthodox Catholic Church, Unity Township, announced its Nativity Divine Liturgy is slated for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the church. Read more

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 108 Dutch Hill Road, Latrobe (Trauger, Mount Pleasant Township), will resume its normal schedule Sunday, Jan. 5, with 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship service. www.splchurch.com Read more

The Rev. Matthew Conjelko announced the following Christmas and Theophany schedule for SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Homer City: Read more

As part of its Community Common Prayer Series, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St. in downtown Johnstown, is offering a “New Zealand Night Prayer” service 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Read more

In celebration of the New Year, Greater Parkview Church invites all to attend its New Year’s Eve Watch Night service 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Read more