Beth Israel Center Synagogue is a conservative synagogue located at 118 Gill Hall Road between Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills. The president of the congregation is Arthur Weinblum and the spiritual leader is Rabbi Amy Greenbaum.

This year the children of St. David's Episcopal Church in Venetia have been introduced to something new in Children's Church. It's a wonderful teaching method called "Godly Play" and is now used every Sunday.

Once again, it is almost time for Vacation Bible School. This summer, St. David's Episcopal Church in Venetia will be hosting the non-denominational SonRock Kids Camp VBS the week of Tuesday, August 5 to Friday, August 9. The fun will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at noon each day.

South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park plans the following events for July. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.