The baroque architectural style of this church, built in the 1930's, is modeled on one in Mellili, Sicily, the village where many Middletown families trace their origins. Religious education classes are held Sundays 8:45am-9:55am for grades one, four, five and six; Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm for grades two and three; and Mondays 6pm-7pm for grades seven and eight.
St. Barnabas Parish is a Chicago-based religious institution performing Catholic ceremonies, offering worship services and providing a religious education for youth in and around the local community. The Rev. William Mallow is the church's pastor and has been an ordained priest since 1973. Visit its website for information on ministry opportunities, youth services and upcoming community events.
First Presbyterian is a large church north of downtown Bellevue that offers a variety of programs aside from worship services, including choir for children, teens and adults, missionary trips, a preschool and exercise classes like yoga, basketball and strength training. Bible study classes are available.
Serving the local community since 2007, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is located on Belcher just north of Easy Bay Drive. It offers many programs for youth, adults and for people "in-between jobs." There is always some sort of humanitarian effort going on at the church. The website is comprehensive and user-friendly.
Peninsula Christian Fellowship (PCF) is located next to the Peninsula Library. The church offers Sunday worship and Home Fellowships in Gig Harbor and Tacoma throughout the week. There are also specified group meetings for youths and adults.
PCF offers missions, small groups and youth teaching for its members and believes that "music deeply affects and moves the human heart unlike any other medium, and our purpose is to serve the body of Christ..."
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation is a place of worship that services its community and congregation. Services are run weekly and an updated list can be found on their website. Religious schooling is available from preschool through confirmation.
St. Thomas More Church is a Roman Catholic Church that serves the Pittsburgh community. The church is open daily for worship services with extra services on Sundays. The church also offers a variety of ministries, religious education programs and youth groups.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is a Catholic church with facilities that include a large church, school and property. It has a rich history of serving its parish in the community. The church welcomes new parishioners and usually holds a registration and welcome meeting on select Sundays following the 9:30am mass.
St. Denis Catholic Church cuts a fine figure on its corner lot. Set back from the road and surrounded by well-manicured grounds, St. Denis welcomes parishioners via a stately front entrance that's located off of the main driveway. To the right, a courtyard and fountain add to the visual appeal. Inside, there's main floor and balcony seating. The friendly and approachable staff help to create a lasting sense of community. This church is a popular spot for weddings, too.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish is located in north Berkeley on Berryman Street just west of Henry Street. A part of the Dominican Order, they are headed by Father David Farrugia. Sunday Euchurist is at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am and they have Bible study at 7pm on Tuesdays. They have an extensive list of activities for children, teens, and adults, so to learn more about these including their educational classes, work for social justice, St. Vincent de Paul Society and their work with Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action(BOCA), visit them on a Sunday morning, give them a call, or refer to their website. They also run the School of the Madeleine, which is for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and is on the same property.
