Christian-Jewish Dialogue
    JUNE 6—The Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee will host the June Christian-Jewish Dialogue at 12 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon St., Pittsburgh. The group will learn about each other’s faiths and scriptures by highlighting the distinctiveness of Jewish and Christian traditions. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Deborah Fidel at 412-605-0816 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

10th Pastoral Anniversary
    JUNE 7—Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host its 10th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Rev. Earlene Coleman. The three-day event will include a free concert featuring ECCLESIA from Virginia, a banquet with guest preacher Rev. Dr. William Curtis, and a Sunday service of praise and worship with pastor emeritus Rev. Dr. J. Van Alfred Winsett. For more information, call 412-664-7272.

Women’s Day Celebration
    JUNE 8—Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District, will host its Women’s Day Celebration. The weekend-long event will include a First Ladies Fashion Show and on June 9,  a special Women’s Day service. All are welcomed. For more information, call 412-683-2160.

Women’s Day
    JUNE 9—New Zion Baptist Church, 1434 Juniata St., North Side, will host its Annual Women’s Day at 11 a.m. The theme is “Chasing the Good Part.” The guest preacher will be Rev. Avis Williams. There will also be an afternoon fellowship at 2 p.m. For more information, call 412-322-3838 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Strawberry Festival
    JUNE 14—Shadyside Presbyterian Church will host its 20th Annual Strawberry Festival from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The congregation will host a traditional evening of fun, games and food. The festival is the celebration of the impending arrival of summer and will support the Sojourner House MOMS. For more information, call 412-682-4300 or visit www.shadysidepres.org.

Gospel Extravaganza
    JUNE 14—The Three Rivers Adoption Council will host the “Make A Joyful Noise” Gospel Extravaganza at 7 p.m. The evening will feature K&K Mime, Curtis Lewis Jr., Trini Massie & The Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Praise Team, Anita Levels and Jordan Welch. For more information, call 412-471-8722.

Father & Son Breakfast
    JUNE 16—St. John the Evangelist Baptist Church, 4537 Chatsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, will host the Father & Son Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. George Williams, of First Baptist Church, along with his male chorus. Reservations are required by June 9. For more information, call 412-521-0994.

Graduate Sunday
    JUNE 16—Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty, will host its Graduate Sunday at 11:45 a.m. The church will recognize graduating high school seniors, and present them with scholarships for academic achievement and community service. For more information, call 412-441-1800 or visit www.mt-ararat.org.

Vacation Bible School
    JUNE 19—Antioch Baptist Church, 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley, will host their annual Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. The theme is “Hip Hop Hope.” This is an opportunity to discover the Kingdom of God. There will be a bible lesson, arts and crafts, games and dinner. The school will run through June 21. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit www.antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org.

Father’s Day Luncheon
    JUNE 20—Jericho Road Ministries Inc. will host a Father’s Day Luncheon from 1-4 p.m. at Second Baptist Church Ministry Hall, 612 Coal Rd., West Mifflin. The guest speaker will be Min. David E. Moore, of the Fatherhood Initiative. For more information, call Sis. Wanda Burwell at 412-461-2917.

Senior Luncheon
    JUNE 22—Second Baptist Church, 612 Coal Rd., West Mifflin, will host the 2013 Senior Luncheon from 12-4 p.m. For more information, call Tina Miles at 412-901-7179.

March Against Violence
    JUNE 22—Several Clairton Churches will host a March Against Violence at 1 p.m. at the Clairton Stadium, Clairton. Participants will walk from the stadium to Clairton Park. There will be a gathering for prayer at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Morning Star Baptist Church at 412-233-3644.
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