Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school will begin with a time of fellowship at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. The annual budget and election meeting will be held after the service. Christmas program rehearsal begins at 6 p.m. On Thursday, community Bible study will begin at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club at 6:45 p.m. and adult TNT and JV youth group at 7. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with “The Light of the World” Advent service. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45. Young at Heart luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Solomon’s Seafood & Grille. 724-229-8393
At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Shirley Newbrough serving as reader. United Methodist Men and Women will host a Christmas dinner and concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 14. Bring a covered dish. Meat, beverages and dessert will be provided. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., a seasonal program presented by the Covenant Players of Beaver will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by a covered-dish dinner. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. The adult choir will provide special music. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. A congregational meeting will follow. 724-745-0800
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Parish of the South Hills, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, a contemporary worship service designed for young families begins at 5 p.m. Saturday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org.
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43. Sunday school for children begins at 11. Sunday school for adults begins at 9:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Breakfast Club for seventh- through 12th-graders begins at 10:45. Presbyterian Women, afternoon and evening circles, will hold their annual Christmas Candlelight Buffet at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Camerata Singers from Washington & Jefferson College will perform. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., dinner and an Advent concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. today. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A Christmas party and carol sing will be held after the service. Each family is asked to bring two dozen cookies to share. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, respectively. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Advent Bible study, “Three Women of Christmas, will begin at 7 p.m. Monday in the Christian Education Building. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Communion will be celebrated. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, a live nativity will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be eight Christmas scenes. Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school at 9:15. On Monday, youth group fundraising will begin at 5 p.m. at Pizza Hut, Washington; Christian Men’s Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. at the church; and Kerygma class will begin at 7. Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Christian Women’s fellowship will meet at noon at the Woodlands Clubhouse Wednesday for a Christmas party. Choir practice begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Croppers will meet at 6 p.m. Friday. 724-225-8610; www.fairhillmanorchurch.org
At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035
At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, children’s choir practice begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:30, coffee hour at 10:15 and the worship service at 11. The mission team is collecting canned vegetables in November for the Greater Washington Area Food Bank. Scripture and sermon study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the nursery. 724-225-2110
At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org
At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer, teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Communion will be observed, the chancel choir will sing, and children and youth will light the second candle on the Advent wreath. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10 a.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. On Saturday, Men’s Friendship Group breakfast will begin at 9 a.m., and SOC’s Christmas dinner and gift exchange will begin at 5:30 p.m. WOW Christmas luncheon begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday. There will be a $5 grab bag gift. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Christmas trees for the church will be cut Saturday. Participants should meet at 8 a.m. at the church. Hanging of the greens will follow at 9. 724-225-5415
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Reservations are due for the covered-dish Christmas gathering, which will be held Dec. 20. Call or email the office with the name, number of guests and gender/ages of children. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The Advent wreath will be presented by Mary and Madeline Dalesio and Elena Fetty. Collection for the Red Stocking Tree and Enchanted Tree will be Dec. 14. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, church school for all ages will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the 11 a.m. Communion service. Ladies of the church will hold a Christmas luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, with Penny Miller and Mary Ellen Hummell presenting the program. First Kids Fun Night will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. 724-222-2520
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the 11 a.m. worship service. Christmas Tea will begin at 2 p.m. in fellowship hall. Property committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Men’s breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. On Wednesday, youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. On Wednesday, prayer meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study will start at 7. 724-222-2382
At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Children’s church begins at 11:15. The choir will provide special music. Choir practice begins at 5 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. A “Birthday Party for Jesus” for children will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Dec. 14. There will be a gospel presentation, craft, games and snack. 724-938-7431
At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the annual parish meeting. On Monday, Mass for the Conception of Mary will begin at 6:30 p.m., and adult Scripture class on the writings of Saint John will begin at 7 p.m. The parish giving tree project continues until Dec. 21. 724-225-1895
At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. in the church hall. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. in the church hall and 6 p.m. in the gym. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. in the gym and 4 p.m. in the church hall. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sunday baptisms begin at 1:30 p.m. in the church hall. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Wednesday healing service begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages and bell choir rehearsal begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. 724-222-5630
At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785; www.legacybaptistchurch.
Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the Lemoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Visitation and caroling to the homebound will follow the service. Kids’ Night Out will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Communion will be celebrated at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Junior church will be offered during worship. Youth group will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Family Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays with children’s ministry and adult Bible study.
At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558
At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.
At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728
At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The Rev. Tamela Walker of Zion Baptist Church, McKeesport, will be guest speaker. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. During Sunday school, children will practice for the Christmas program. Contemporary worship begins at 11 a.m. Holy Communion will be observed. A light lunch will follow. The mission focus is food donations for the Christmas Blessing Baskets and items for the military Christmas box. On Tuesday, Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 5:30 p.m. in fellowship hall, and Panera Faith Talk begins at 7. 724-222-7490
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 150 Sunset Blvd., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. every Tuesday. Rehearsal for the Christmas carolers will begin Sundays after worship. 724-225-8036
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469
At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, weekend Masses begin at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Religious education classes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth will be held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. Prayer group meets after Tuesday Mass. Advent Day of Recollection will be held Thursday with Father Sam Esposito. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. Paul AME Church, 16 Ridge Ave., Washington, Christmas party for 2- to 12-year-olds will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 13. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be crafts, games, singing, treats and a light lunch. Registration deadline is Wednesday by calling 724-413-2000.
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages will begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Eucharist worship service at 11:15. On Tuesday, Bible study will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Eberle Hall. 724-745-5962 At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740
At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133
At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service begins at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org
At Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Holy Communion will be observed at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-483-7090
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Open Life groups begin at 9. AWANA begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org