Holiday Gala Brunch
DEC. 6—I Am My Sister’s Keeper of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host its End of the Year Holiday Gala Brunch at 11 a.m. The theme is “Women Get Connected.” Pastor Karen Bell Garland of Zion Apostolic Assembly of McKeesport will give the Word, while Rev. Helen Jackson of Webster Avenue Christian & Missionary Alliance Church will be the worship leader. For more information, call 412-664-7272.
A Visit to Bethlehem
DEC. 6—St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Rd., North Hills, will host its “A Visit to Bethlehem” Family Holiday Attraction from 1-4 p.m. The attraction re-creates the town of Bethlehem, as it existed the night that Christ was born and features an authentic, walk-through village streetscape including townspeople, shepherds, bakers, beggars, the inn and more. The attraction will also be open Dec. 7,13 and 14. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-364-2508.
Music In A Great Space Series
DEC. 6—Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Shadyside, will host its Music In A Great Space Concert Series at 4 p.m. The event will feature George Frideric Handel’s oratorio presented by the Shadyside Chamber Choir and Chatham Baroque. For more information, call 412-682-4300 ext. 116.
Marker Party Fundraiser
DEC. 12—The Oasis Project of Bible Center Church Inc. will host a Marker Party Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. at the WARM Center, 717 N. Homewood Ave., Homewood. This event is to raise funds for The Marker’s Clubhouse and The Marker’s Place, two programs through Bible Center. There will be a silent auction and vendors on hand. For more information, call Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw at 412-242-4920 or email dwoodberry-shaw@bcpgh.org.
2014 Christmas Celebration
DEC. 13—Sister/Sista will host its 2014 Christmas Celebration form 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fortune Star Restaurant, Miracle Mile Plaza, Monroeville. The theme is “Wise People Seek Him.” This will be an afternoon full of food, fellowship, games and prizes. Reservations are required and tickets are still available. For more information, call Rev. Amelia Harris at 412-824-3845.
Christmas Concert
DEC. 13—Christian Chapel AME Church, 7311 Ridgeview Ave., Penn Hills, will host its Christmas Season Celebration Concert from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The afternoon will include readings and selections featuring Rev. James Moore, pastor of Christ Temple AME Church, and Minister Sherdina Harper, of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. For more information, call 412-708-2509.
Cathedral Concerts
DEC. 19—East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty, will host its Cathedral Concerts 2014-2015 Season at 5 p.m. The season will feature an eclectic mix of organ, piano, brass and voices in the sanctuary. The feature for the evening will be Christmas with the Brass Roots and Organ. For more information, call Edward Moore at 412-441-3800 ext. 24 or visit https://www.cathedralofhope.org
Kid’s Christmas Party
DEC. 20—Nabhi Christian Ministries, Faith Lutheran Church, Joe Germinaro and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will host its 17th Annual Kid’s Christmas Reunion from 4-7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 7060 Lemington Ave., Lincoln-Lemington. This event is for kids, ages 0-12 and will include a day filled with entertainment, food, books and more. All kids must be registered and accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 412-661-1919.
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