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SISTERS OF MERCY MOTHERHOUSE
(On the Carlow campus)
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-578-6225
Web: www.sistersofmercy.org

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays: 9:30 am Mass
Daily Mass: Varies, call for times

ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL
108 N. Dithridge Street
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-621-4951
E-mail: st.paul.cathedral@verizon.net
Web: www.stpaulcathedralpgh.org
Congregational Leaders: Rev. Donald P. Breier and  Rev. Thomas J. Burke

Services and Other Opportunities:
Mass Schedule:

Sundays:  6:30 am , 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Noon and 6:00 pm Masses
Saturdays:  6:00 pm Vigil Mass
Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat:  6:45 pm, 8:15 pm, 12:05 pm
Confessions:  Fridays:  12:30 – 1:30 pm
Saturdays: 12:30 – 1:30 pm. and 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Getting There from Here:
Walking Distance
PAT Bus: 71 C, D, 500

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RYAN CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER
The Pittsburgh Oratory
4450 Bayard Street
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-691-3181
E-mail: frdavid@pittsburghoratory.org
Web: www.pittsburghoratory/campusministry
Congregational Leader: Fr. David Abernathy, C.O., Director

Services and Other Opportunities:
Mass Schedule
            Saturday (Vigil Mass):  4:00 and 5:15 pm
            Sunday:  11:00 am, 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm

            Monday-Friday:  5:15 pm
            Monday – Thursday:  9:30 pm
            Saturday:  10:00 am
Confessions:  Daily at 4:30 pm
Benediction:  Daily at 5:00 pm
Bible studies, discussion groups, socials, retreats, service opportunities – call or visit website for days and times

Getting There from Here:
Walking Distance
Any bus along Fifth or Forbes Avenues
Will provide transportation to certain events upon request

ST. REGIS PARISH LATINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
3201 Craft Place
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-578-0402
E-mail: janvandernec@comcast.net
Congregational Leader: Sr. Janice Vanderneck, CSJ

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays: 11:30 am Mass in Spanish
Volunteer opportunities: Teaching ESL classes; translating for medical visits, drivers to/from medical visits

Getting There from Here:      
Walking distance (3 blocks)

ST BENEDICT THE MOOR CHURCH
91 Crawford Street
Pittsburgh, Pa  15219
Phone: 412-281-3141
E-mail: churchoffice@stbenedictthemoor.org
Web: www.stbenedictthemoor.org
Congregational Leader:  Fr. Carmen D’Amico, Pastor

Services and Other Opportunities:
Mass Schedule:
Saturdays:  4:00 pm
Sundays:  9:00 am and 12 Noon (with Gospel Choir)

Getting There from Here:      
Any bus into downtown Pittsburgh on Fifth Avenue. 
Church behind Mellon Arena on Center Avenue

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Protestant

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (Episcopal/Anglican)      
4729 Ellsworth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-621-4361 x208
Web: www.ascensionpittsburgh.org
Congregational Leader: Jonny Cagwin, Director of Campus Ministry, 717-385-9206 (cell)

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays:  8:00 am Rite I Eucharist; 9:15 am Education Hour; 10:30 am Rite II Eucharist: 7:30 pm College Bible Study
Traditional, light contemporary, Anglican services

Getting There from Here: 
71C to the corner of Ellsworth and Neville Avenues

EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Presbyterian)
116 S. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15206
Phone: 412-441-3800
Web: www.cathedralofhope.org
Congregational Leader:  Rev. Dr. Randall Bush

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays: 8:00 am Good Samaritan Worship (Gospel music); 9:00 am Morning Glory, informal worship: 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship, classical
2nd Sunday: 7:00 pm Koinonia Worship (Contemporary)
3rd Sunday: 6:00 pm Healing Service
Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Taize worship (meditative)

Getting There from Here:     
PAT Bus: 500

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FIRST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod)
535 N. Neville Street
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-683-4121
E-mail: ERA@FirstTrinity.net
Web: www.FirstTrinity.net
Congregational Leaders: Rev. Douglas Spittel, Parish Pastor and Rev. Eric R. Andrae,  Campus Pastor           

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays: 9:45 am Adult Bible Study; 11:00 am Worship (Sacred Music), 12:30 pm Student Lunch
Wednesdays: 7:00 am Student Bible Study: 8:00 pm Student Evening Prayer
Thursdays: 10:00 am Adult Bible Study: 1:00 pm ESL Class; 2:00 pm ESL Bible Study
Services in Spanish, Swedish - Written materials in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Blind Center for students who are visually impaired

Getting There from Here:
Walking Distance
PAT Bus: 71A, 71C, 71D, 500, 54C, EBO
Transportation provided – call to request

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH (Unitarian/Universalist)
605 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-621-8008
E-mail: wwchurchpgh@yahoo.com
Web: www.first-unitarian-pgh.org
Congregational Leaders: Rev. Dr. David Herndon and Devon Wood, Campus Ministry Director

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays:  9:30 am and 11:00 am Worship Services
Wednesdays:  8:00 pm Campus Ministry meetings (contemporary worship with discussion)
Monthly outings and dinners for students
Student D-List:  http://lists.uuyan.org/listinfo/uucc

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH
5401 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15232
Phone: 412-681-4222
E-mail: fmcpgh@aol.com
Web: www.firstumcpittsburgh.org
Congregational Leader:  Pastor Robert A Wilson

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays:  11:00 am
Wednesdays:  6:00 pm Open Table Light Dinner; 6:30 pm Worship Gathering

Getting There from Here:
PAT Bus: 71A    
Transportation provided if available

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Presbyterian)
181 Robinson Street
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-683-0575
E-mail: Gary_willingham_mclain@hotmail.com
Congregational Leader:  Pastor Gary Willingham-McLain                   

Services and Other Opportunities: 
Sundays: 11:00 am Worship Service   
Small group fellowship meetings – call for schedule
Volunteer Opportunities in middle school and/or high school youth ministries, outreach in neighborhood

Getting There from Here:
Walking Distance(Corner of Terrace and Robinson, behind campus)
Transportation could be provided upon request, especially in inclement weather

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THE MACEDONIA CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH (Baptist)
2225 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15219
Phone: 412-281-8437
E-mail: bedmonds@mbcchurch.org
Web: www.macedoniapgh.org
Congregational Leaders: Jason A. Barr, Jr. – Senior Pastor, Brian J. Edmonds, Pastor of Young Adults and Campus Ministries

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays:  8:00 am, 10:00 am and Noon Worship Services
(includes a blend of traditional, contemporary and Gospel music)
Tuesdays:  7:30 pm Young Adult Choir (Anu Creation) Rehearsal
Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Worship/Bible Study (WORD ALIVE!)

Getting There from Here:
Shuttle service on Sunday mornings (Wednesdays, if necessary) from Frances Warde Hall. 
PAT Bus: 84A Herron Hill bus

THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
5701 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15232
Phone: 412-661-4710
E-mail: office@thirdchurch.org
Web: www.thirdchurch.org
Congregational Leaders: Vance W. Torbett, III, Senior Minister and Michelle L. Wahila, Associate Minister

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays:  9:45 am Adult Forum; 11:00 am Worship
(Services include a variety of classical, Gospel and contemporary music)
Young Adult Ministry (YAMs): Monthly activities, regular Bible study, service and mission trips and activities

Getting There from Here:
Any bus traveling along 5th Avenue

OAKLAND GOSPEL CHURCH (Charismatic/Pentecostal)
Meetings held at Winchester-Thurston School
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 724-746-0841
Congregational Leader: Pastor Bill Stewart

Services and Other Opportunities:
Sundays: 10:30 am Service
Mid-week Bible Study: Call for times

Getting There from Here:
PAT Bus: 71 C (get off at Corner of Morewood and Ellsworth Avenues)

SEEDS OF HOPE (Episcopal)
4748 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15224
Phone: 412-654-4085
E-mail: Johnpaulchaney@gmail.com
Web: www.seedsofhopechurch.org
Congregational Leader: Rev. John Paul Chaney, Pastor


Services and Other Opportunities:
Services include contemporary Christian music with some hymns and Gospel
Saturdays:  5:15 pm Meal
Fridays:  5:30 pmKids Camp Program

Getting There from Here:
Transportation provided (call to request)
PAT Bus: 54C

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Jewish

RODEF SHALOM CONGREGATION(Jewish-Reform)
4905 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-621-6566
E-mail: scott@rodefshalom.org
Web: www.rodefshalom.org
Congregational Leaders:  Rabbi Aaron Bisna, Rabbi Sharyn Henry, Rabbi Daniel Young

Services and Other Opportunities:
Monday – Fridays at 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 9:15 am Torah Study, 10:30 am Service
Services in English and Hebrew; choral music

Getting There from Here: 
Walking Distance
PAT Bus: 71D, 500, 74B
Vouchers available for taxi
Congregants will provide transportation upon request


TREE OF LIFE (Jewish)
5898 Wilkins Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa  15217
Phone: 412-521-6788
E-mail: tolpgh@aol.com
Web: www.tolpgh.com
Congregational Leader: Rabbi Stephen Listfield

Services and Other Opportunities:
Monday – Friday:  7:30 am and 7:30 pm (except Thursday)
Friday:  5:45 pm (First Friday of each month at 8:15 pm)
Saturday:  9:45 am and 5:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am and 7:30 pm

Getting There from Here:
PAT Bus: 67A, 67F

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Muslim

ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH (Islam)
4100 Bigelow Blvd
Pittsburgh, Pa  15213
Phone: 412-682-5555
E-mail: icp@icp-pgh.org
Web: www.icp-pgh.org
Congregational Leader:  Imam Ibrahim Atasey

Services and Other Opportunities:
Fridays: 1:00- 2:00 pm Congregational Prayer
Evening Family Gathering
Saturday: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Study Circle

  • Five-time daily prayer held throughout the day every day
  • Services in Arabic and Turkish
  • Classes on Islam, teaching Arabic and learning Qur’an

Getting There from Here:
Walking Distance
PAT Bus: 71 A, B, C, 500 – walk from 5th Avenue to Bigelow Blvd

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