Heritage and hope banquet

FEB. 16—Wayman Chapel AME Church, 1120 6th Ave., New Brighton, will host the “Third Annual Heritage and Hope Banquet” at 5:30 p.m. at The Berkshire, 717 12th St., Beaver Falls. This is an event to celebrate our heritage and our hope: past, present and future. There will be joy, music and fellowship. This is a formal, black tie affair. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple. For more information, call 724-846-4099.

Worship service

FEB. 15—The First Baptist Church of West Mifflin, 3427 Cypress St., West Mifflin, will host a worship service at 7 p.m. Rev. Arlene Marie Walker will be the preacher. For more information, call 412-461-2522.

Verve café

FEB. 15—The Union Project will host the Verve Café from 7-9 p.m. at 801 N. Negley Ave., East Liberty. Come and enjoy Christian entertainment in a Christian atmosphere. There will be spoken word with Rev. EZ and music from Sonji and customized greeting cards by Rose Marie Weems. There is also an open-mic session. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call 412-404-7776.

I was a slave

FEB. 16—The AUUC Racial Justice Ministry will host “I Was A Slave” at 2 p.m. at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 416 W. North Ave., Northside. Local singers and storytellers, Loretta Reed and Lorrainne Phillips, will tell the story of a young African girl taken from her homeland and sold into slavery. This is a kid friendly event and is open to the public. Admission is free. For more information, call 412-322-4261.

LIVE service

FEB. 16—Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty, will host their “Saturday Night LIVE Service” from 7-8:30 p.m. Tune in and get the word either in person or listen online. For more information, call 412-441-1800 or visit www.mt-ararat.org.

International holiday

FEB. 17—The Education Board of Mount Olive Baptist Church, 330 Fourth Ave., Rankin, will host an International Holiday from 4-7 p.m. Rev. John Welch of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will be the guest speaker. Entertainment

Tai Chi classes

FEB. 19—East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty, will host the beginning of their “Tai Chi Classes” from 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Judy Crow will be the instructor. A $3 donation per class is requested. For more information, call Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy at 412-441-3800 ext. 30.

Taize prayer

ONGOING—East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland, East Liberty, will host “Taize Evening Prayer” at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday there will be candlelight, silent meditation and chanted prayer with Rev. Christine Dutton. For more information, call 412-441-3800 or visit www.cathedralofhope.org.

Men’s Bible Study

ONGOING—Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District, will host their “Men’s Bible Study” every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Christian Education room. The men will learn about the Bible and learn how it relates to every day life. All men are welcomed. For more information, call 423-683-2160.

Men’s Bible study

ONGOING—The Homewood Salvation Army will host a “Men’s Bible Study” at 8 a.m., 8020 Frankstown Rd., Homewood. It is for men of all races, ages and from all areas. Bible study will occur every Saturday. For more information, contact Malinda or James Jones at 412-242-1434.

Tutoring

ONGOING—New Bethel Church, 221 43rd St., Lawrenceville, will host a “Skill Builders Tutoring” session every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be tutoring for grades second thru tenth. All groups and levels of study are free. The subjects available for help in are math, language arts, reading and homework help. For more information, call Necita Moses at 412-728-4046 or call 412-621-2155.

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