Remembrance Luncheon
JAN. 29—Katie Everette Johnson and Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District, will host a Lunch Remembering the late Thelma Everette Witherspoon from 12-1 p.m. Witherspoon was a faithful, devoted Christian; a beloved member of Bethel; and a dedicated servant in the community. Proceeds will benefit the Witherspoon Access Ramp. For more information, call 412-683-2160.
Black History Program
FEB. 7—Christian Chapel AME Church, 7311 Ridgeview St., Penn Hills, will host its Black History Program from 12-2:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the sounds of song, poetry, movements of dance and more. For more information, call 412-708-2509.
Concerts Under the Dome
FEB. 8—Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, One Cathedral Square, Altoona, Pa., will host its Concerts Under the Dome Series at 2 p.m. The afternoon will include an organ recital by Kevin M. Clemens. He will play the works of J.S. Bach, John Cook, Marcel Lanquetuit and Alexander Guilmant. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-944-4603.
Valentine’s Day Brunch
FEB. 14—Epiphany Church, 164 Washington Place, Uptown, will host its 1st Annual Gospel Valentine’s Day Brunch from 12-4 p.m. The afternoon will feature Blessed Messenger and Mark Tookes of Macedonia Baptist Church. For more information, call Ralph Carter at 412-596-5878.
Gospel Mass
FEB. 15—East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty, will host a performance of a “Gospel Mass” by Robert Ray at 4 p.m. The event will feature the Chancel Choir and the Nouveau Noir Vocal Ensemble. Conducting the performance will be Dr. Ed Moore, church music director and organist. All are welcome. For more information, call 412-441-3800 ext. 24 or email edm@coh.net.
Musical Celebration
FEB. 15—The Sounds of Worship will host A Musical Celebration of African American History Month at 4 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga St., Homewood. The afternoon will feature Dr. Shelia Johnson-Hunt, Linda Ross Brown, Nikki Porter and the Eastminster Presbyterian Church Choir, the University of Pittsburgh’s Some of God’s Children choir, and others. For more information, call 412-242-3255 or 412-613-5825.
Monthly Fellowship
FEB. 17—Women of Strength Pittsburgh will host its Monthly Fellowship Meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the Rapid Home Buyers Office Building, 10989 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. The third Saturday of every month, WOSP unleashes the Word of God to transform lives and souls. Registration is free, but requested. For more information, visit https://www.women-of-strength.net.
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