 Welcome to Chippewa Evangelical Free Church (CEFC). We invite you to explore this site to discover the information that is of interest to you. We'd also invite you to visit us this weekend. If you have any questions when you get here, there is an Information Center as soon as you enter the doors where people will be waiting to assist you.
It is our prayer that you will know and experience God's grace in your life and that you will find a home in the CEFC family.
Worship Services(For directions, page down)
We offer three services in our main worship center: Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 9 a.m. and at *10:45 a.m. (*signed for the hearing impaired) Worship is contemporary in style and is led by a praise band and worship singers. Each of the three services offers the same biblical message geared toward application in the life of the hearer.
On Sundays at 10:45 a.m., we also feature The Edge – a video worship venue in the CE Auditorium. The Edge is a worship environment featuring a live praise band with cutting edge worship music in a relaxed, more intimate atmosphere. It features the same biblical message as in the other CEFC weekend worship services, presented on the big screen.
On Sundays at 9 a.m., we also offer a Classic Venue at CEFC. This worship service will feature classic hymns and classic worship music in an environment that celebrates the timelessness of our Christian faith. The service merges the unique elements of the past with current technology, offering the same sermons as our other weekend services, at the same time, via video.
The nursery and classes for children through grade five are offered during the Saturday evening service. And during each Sunday morning service, the nursery is available and classes are offered for children, youth and adults.
When you reach the main entrance doors, you will be welcomed by one of our greeters. Entering the lobby, the doors immediately in front of you are for the Worship Center. Ushers stationed at the doors will provide you with our worship bulletin. Ushers within the Worship Center will be happy to assist you with locating a seat or answering a question you may have. To the left of the Worship Center doors, you'll see the Information Center. Stop here to find answers to questions or pickup additional information about the ministries of CEFC.
Ministry Leader Contacts
Interested in getting involved in some of our ministries? We have something for everyone. Children, teenagers, men, women, and older adults. Visit our Ministries page to see all the options. Click here to see a list of those in charge of our powerful ministries. We'd love for you to get involved!
The Connections Cafe
Come early and stop in the CEFC Connections Cafe offering coffees, teas, cappuccinos, juices, water, fruit and baked goods. The cafe opens 45 minutes prior to worship services:
- Saturdays from 5:15-6 p.m. (and for a brief time following service)
- Sundays from 8:15-9 a.m. & 10-10:45 a.m.
For My Child
Nursery and Early Childhood
For children under 24 months, you can leave your child in the care of our trained staff. The check-in station is located in the CrossTown lobby. You will be given a vibrating pager for immediate contact should any urgent need arise.
For Children Ages Two to KindergartenCheck your child in at the check-in station located in the CrossTown lobby. Classroom information can be obtained when you check in. Pagers are available for parents of all preschool-aged children.
For Grade One to Grade Five
Saturdays at 6 p.m.You can check your child in at the check-in desk in the CrossTown lobby. Check-in volunteers will direct you to where your child needs to go. Children will enjoy learning how to be a Christian through the fast paced, video based "KidMo" material. We also play games and have discussions on how to "Walk Like Jesus."
Sundays at 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Check-in your child at the check-in station in the CrossTown lobby. Nursery children meet upstairs in the UpTown Nursery Wing; preschool/kindergarten children meet upstairs in the MidTown Pre K & K Wing; elementary children meet downstairs in the DownTown Elementary Wing (a greeter can accompany you to your child's classroom -- informational cards are also available).
**Please note that all children, birth to fifth grade, must be dropped off and picked up in their designated CrossTown classroom.
At 10:45 a.m., we offer a Special Needs room for those children who may need extra attention. This room can be used weekly or just for a day when your special needs child may need a cooling off period from the main classroom. Our competent and caring staff in this room are familiar with and trained in meeting the needs of these children. When you get to the CrossTown check-in station, please inform the check-in volunteer about your special need, and they can assist you to where you need to go. Or if you plan on visiting us during one of the weekend services, you can contact us beforehand, and we'll know to expect you. You can contact Colleen at
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or by calling the church office at 724.843.6381 ext. 51.
PLEASE NOTE: I-376 was formerly known as Route 60
From PA Turnpike I-76 and to East I-376 (south on old Route 60):Exit at East I-376 (Pittsburgh airport). Exit at Rt 51 (50 Ë toll) Turn left. Then at about 100 yards, turn right onto Braden School Rd. Go ½ mile to the stop sign. Turn right onto Braun Road. The church is ¼ mile on the right.
Traveling North on West 376 (old Route 60 north:
Take Exit 31 (Chippewa). At the light, turn right onto Rt 51. About 100 yards, turn right onto Braden School Rd. Go ½ mile to the stop sign. Turn right onto Braun Road. The church is ¼ mile on the right.
From Ohio:Rt 14 E into PA. Rt 14 becomes Rt 51 in PA. Chippewa is seven miles from the PA-OH state line. Pass under the I-376 overpass through a series of lights. Where the road narrows, turn right on to Braden School Rd. Go ½ mile to the stop sign. Turn right onto Braun Rd. The church is ¼ mile on the right.
From Pittsburgh:Take Rt 65 to Rochester. Take Rt. 51 to Chippewa. 2-3 miles past Brady’s Run Park the road widens to a four-lane. Just before the light at that stop turn left onto Braden School Road. Go ½ mile to the stop sign. The church is ¼ mile on the right.
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