Community briefs
Allison Christian Church, 452 East Ave., Allison, is holding youth group meetings on Sundays, Oct. 5 and 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Young people from any denomination are welcome.
Call Denise at 724-322-8522 or email allisonchristianchurch1@gmail.com with questions.
The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the parking lot of St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville from 11 a.m. through noon. Families must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency in order to receive food. Those wishing to sign up on the distribution day will need to bring photo identification, the date of birth of each person in the household, and verification of address.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Social Hall/St. Peter and St. Cecilia Church Parish Center, 118 Church Street, Brownsville. Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800-733-2767.
There will be a food bank at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m.
From noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, there will be a Fall Craft and Sip at Calvin United Presbyterian Church, 307 Spring St., Brownsville. Tickets are $40, and the craft, brunch, and beverage is included. There will be raffle basket tickets available. Call Rhonda at 724-880-5078 to reserve a spot.
Help is needed with unloading the food bank truck at First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville on Friday, Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. The food bank is on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
St. Cecilia Church is holding a “Bag and Bling” event at the Brownsville Sons of Italy, 16 Race St., Brownsville, on Sunday, Oct 26, at noon. To purchase a ticket, contact the parish office at 724-785-7781. Cost is $25.
There will be a hymn sing held at Republic Christian Church, Route 166, Republic on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public.
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s Food For Falcons food program is collecting socks and gloves to fit school age children and Slim Jims/meat sticks in October. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church. At the end of the collection period, items will be packed at Brownsville First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, will hold “Kingdom Kids” time for children in kindergarten through grade from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. There will be Bible stories, music, crafts, games, and snacks. Call 724-677-2149 with questions.
Young Life of Fayette County will meet on Monday nights in October (except for Columbus Day) at 7 p.m. at the Light and Life FM Campground, 117 N. Morgantown St., Route 857, Fairchance. The group is open to all Fayette County high school students. Call 301-335-4344 with questions.
First Christian Church of Republic, 183 Republic Road in Republic sells both new and used clothing the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., the Allison Church of the Nazarene, 416 Vernon St., Allison, is holding prayer meetings for revival, renewal, and rebirth.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 11 a.m., Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, holds a support group for those who have lost a spouse. All are welcome. For additional information, call 724-425-9700.
On Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the addiction recovery ministry There is Hope will be held at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. It is open to those in recovery, those struggling with addiction and their family members or loved ones. For more information or to access the meeting on Zoom call 724-434-4597 or 724-785-3042.
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The public is invited.
Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville, is holding a weekly women’s meeting on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Discussion will be about issues like depression, anxiety, grief and eating disorders.