Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, a pre-Christmas dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bring a covered dish to share. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. “In the Shadow of the Cross,” a special program written by and featuring members of the congregation, will be performed. On Thursday, community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club meets at 6:45 p.m. and adult TNT and JV youth meet at 7. 724-225-5355
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45. 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 Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, “Christmas in Song” begins at 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school will begin at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. United Methodist Women will hold a cookie and candy sale at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Bible study is held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Washington Christian Outreach could use volunteers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., United Methodist Men and Women will host a Christmas dinner and concert at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bring a covered dish. Meat, beverages and dessert will be provided. Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Joan Weatherford serving as reader. Food bank item for December is batteries. 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 Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, “Christmas Traditions,” featuring the adult choir, children and teens, will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be music from the Cantata, “The First Noel.” 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with the Sunday school Christmas program at 9:45. Advent potluck dinner begins at 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Sing-along and entertainment will be led by Kenton Klink and friends. 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 services are 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 adults will begin at 9:15, 9:30 and 11, and Sunday school for children begins at 11. Breakfast Club for seventh- through 12th-graders begins at 10:45. Washington Hospital School of Nursing graduation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary. The church staff and Covenant Choir will hold a concert of Christmas music at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Jubilate Ringers and Kristal Bells also will participate. The 3-year-old preschool Christmas program will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. The 4- and 5-year-old preschool Christmas programs will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, the Christmas party will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Those who attend are asked to bring a salad, dessert or covered dish to share. Meat, rolls, beverage and table service will be provided. Santa Claus will arrive around 7 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A second coin offering will be taken each Sunday during Advent. This week’s offering is quarters. Advent luncheon will begin at noon Wednesday at Claysville Presbyterian Church, with deacon Barry Krofcheck as guest speaker. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A congregational meeting will begin at noon to elect officers to the Class of 2017. On Monday, trustees will meet at 6 p.m., and session will meet at 7. Community Advent lunch will begin at noon Wednesday, with deacon Barry Krofcheck as guest speaker. 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, children’s Christmas party will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Caroling and children delivering gifts to nursing homes begins at 5 p.m. On Monday, Advent Bible study begins at 7 p.m. 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 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, Breakfast with Mary and Joseph for children 10 and younger and their families will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. 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 hats and scarves in December for Washington Christian Outreach. Scripture and sermon study begin at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the nursery. The congregation will go Christmas caroling at various care centers and homes at 6 p.m. Wednesday. “A Night of Broadway: Home For the Holidays” will be presented by Matt Webster, MaryJoanna Grisso and their friends from New York City at 6 p.m. Dec. 20. 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., and the chancel choir will sing. The third candle on the Advent wreath will be lit. On Wednesday, the church will be helping with Blessings in a Backpack at Washington Elementary School at 9:45 a.m., and Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Samaritan’s Closet, located in the basement of the church, will hold a year-end sale from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. The third Advent candle will be lit during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Holy communion will be served. Christmas caroling to shut-ins will begin at 4 p.m. Dinner will follow. Disciples Women will hold their Christmas party at 7 p.m. Monday. Loving Caregivers Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, Bible study will begin at 11 a.m., and Christian Friends will hold their Christmas party at 1 p.m. at The Woodlands. 724-222-1510
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. 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, a candlelight carol worship service of “Nine Lessons and Carols” will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. 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. Ladies’ tea and spa night begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Monthly free spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Covered-dish Christmas gathering will begin at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Contact the church for reservations. 724-745-5771
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., the Carrola brothers and Dana Falosk will present a musical event at 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary. Refreshments will be served. Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., with Chris Simpson as liturgist. Adult Sunday school class will participate in the Advent candle-lighting. 724-745-2611
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The children’s Christmas musical will be performed. The congregation is asked to bring cards for the Christmas card shower for homebound members. A worship service at Hawthorne Woods will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. A worship service at Strabane Woods will be held at 4 p.m. Monday. Session will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The children will present the Christmas program “Un-Frozen.” On Wednesday, youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. On Wednesday, prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. 724-222-2382
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., and the parish Advent penitential service will be part of the liturgy. The parish giving tree project ends Dec. 21. All items will be donated to the City Mission’s food pantry. 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 begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Music will be provided by the LPC Ringers. 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., and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. The worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Men’s and women’s breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant and Panera Bread, respectively. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café will begin at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Worship service begins at 10:45. Junior church will be offered during morning worship. Youth group meets each Sunday at 4 p.m. Every Thursday is Family Night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 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 Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 202 Meyers Road, Washington, a Christmas Hymn Sing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Refreshments will be served afterward.
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, doughnuts and coffee are served at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Children and youth will practice for the Christmas pageant during Sunday school. Contemporary worship service begins at 11. The mission focus is canned goods for Christmas Blessing Baskets. On Tuesday, Word of New Hope Bible study will begin at 5:30 p.m. in fellowship hall and at 7 at Panera Bread. 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. 724-225-8036
At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship service 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. Special confessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. 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. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
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. Bible study will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday 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 Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Center Church Road, McMurray, the annual Christmas celebration music worship services will begin at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Celebration Choir and the Jubilee Ringers bell choir will present a special musical service. The Jubilee Ringers also will perform a Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Conservatory. 724-941-4770
At Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, special music will be provided at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. A covered-dish holiday dinner will follow at noon. 724-483-7090
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services and Open Life groups begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. 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 Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org