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Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Lois Swestyn sharing "The Light of Bethlehem Shines on through Hope." Lighting of the first Advent candle will take place. The special collection for City Mission's Christmas project begins this week. 724-229-8393
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday School begins at 9:30 am. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ruth L. Simmons officiating. The first Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with the Krenzelak family lighting the first Advent candle. The lay teader will be Bob Areford. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., the first Sunday of Advent will be observed with the lighting of the first candle by Helen Shipe and Heather Ross. Liturgist will be Patricia Vandermark and Laity prayer leader will be Lori Ashby. The finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Children's bell choir rehearsal is from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-239-2513
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At Church of the Covenant, 267 East Beau St., Washington, the first candle of Advent will be lit. Traditional services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with contemporary worship at 9:43 a.m. 724-222-0190.
Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with communion at both services. 724-746-1330.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40, Advent begins Sunday with Rev. Beverly Gross delivering the sermon at the 11a.m. service. Liturgist will be Stan Klapkowski. A special offering will be taken each week during Advent. This week is "pennies and nickles." A covered dish lunch will follow the service followed by "Hanging of the Greens" decorating. Items brought for the food bank can be put on the table in front of the choir for blessing. Bible Study on the "Parables of Jesus" will be held at 7 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Gross. First Advent Lunch will be held at noon Wednesday. Choral practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Creative Craft day is at 10 a.m. Thursday morning. Fun, Food, Fellowship night is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Comedian Betty Riecks will entertain and a love offering will be accepted. Camco will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The first casual community worship service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. This is an alternative worship time for everyone. This week's service will be coordinated by Anthony Dalbo. Hot chocolate and cookies will follow in the Fellowship Room. 724-663-4439
First Christian Church, 615 E Beau St., Washington, will welcome Dr. Arthur B. Keys Jr., president of International Relief and Development Inc. Dr. Keys is a Timothy of First Christian. Youth of the church will participate in the "Hanging of the Greens" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. 724-222-1510
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, Praise Team practice is at 9 a.m., Family Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and Adult Bible Sunday school is at 11 a.m. 724-222-9240, www.wfnaz.com
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, will observe the first Sunday of Advent by serving communion at the 11 a.m. service. 724-225-5415
At First United Methodist Church, 161 W. Pike St., the music of the New Day Band featuring Tyler Cregut will be included in the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service. Mikayla Mirich will be the acolyte at the 10:45 a.m. traditional service. The Turkey Feather Program will be highlighted at both services.
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, the first Sunday of Advent will be observed during the 11 a.m. service with the Dr. Michael Faust Family lighting the candle of hope. Worship leader is Angel Shaw. Acolyte is Noah Lolley. Sunday is the last day for Cookie orders. Tina Siege and Tammy Aupperle will have Kid's Rock. Fellowship hostesses are Julie and Mary Jo Andrews and Carole Oberst. "Hanging of the Greens" will be held at 6 p.m. with light refreshments. 724-222-2520
Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, will have dartball at 7 p.m. today and a hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday. 724 222 1480
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, the annual Thank Offering for World Missions will be received during the two morning worship services Sunday. A Chrismon (tree decorating) service will be held in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Sunday to commemorate the start of Advent. 724-222-4766
Langeloth Community Church will he hosting a special Christmas praise service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, pastor Lois Swestyn share "The Light of Bethlehem Shines on through Hope" at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Lighting of first Advent candle will take place. Special Christmas projects collection continues. An informal service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday with light refreshments afterward. 724-222-7180
Muse Presbyterian Church, 1 Birch Way, will observe the first Sunday of Advent with "Hanging of the Greens." 724-743-4620.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will present "Journey to Bethlehem," an outdoor living nativity, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The church is located off Route 19 in Peters Township, across from Bob Evans restaurant. 724-941-7467
Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, will present "Christmas at the Cricket County Cafe" today and Saturday. A pasta dinner to be served at 6 p.m. and the play starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. 724-746-3860
Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, will host "Advent Come to the Quiet" retreat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Special suggestions and reflections will be provided. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Registration deadline is Sunday. "O Bethlehem - An Advent Journey" retreat weekend will be held Dec. 4-6. Cost is $120 and includes room, meals and materials. Cost is $80 for meals and materials. Registration deadline is Tuesday.
South Hills Bible Chapel will host a financial seminar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at its McMurray center. Cost is $15 per person and $25 per couple and includes lunch. For tickets, visit www.itickets.com, call 800-965-9324 or visit Chapter 2 bookstore. 724-941-8990, www.biblechapel.org.
Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, S. Buffalo Road, Washington, will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Lighting of the Advent wreath will be held.
At Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, youthwill decorate the church with during a "Hanging of the Greens" service at 11 a.m. Sunday. 724-222-0454
Vineyard Church of Washington will hold a free movie night, featuring "Faith Like Potatoes", at 7 p.m. tonight.
Washington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., is hosting a free family movie night at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Refreshments will be sered.
