Around the area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m., followed by worship at 10:45. Silent Communion will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with singing of Christmas carols. Dress in pajamas or casual attire. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45. Nursery will be available. 724-229-8393
At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with children’s Christian education is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org
At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. 412-999-0554
At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. with Nancy Bular as reader and Don Roths as guest speaker. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services, including a Torah service, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. 724-225-7080
At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday worship is at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school is at 9:45 and children’s Sunday school is at 11:15. The Rev. Eric Powell will be guest minister. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, there will be music by Cody Hillberry and the adult choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. There is no evening service. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-7770
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school is at 9 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday service is at 10 a.m. There will be no Christian education classes. CPC Book Club will read “Mariette in Ecstasy” by Ron Hansen for January. Drop-in yoga classes at the church are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Refreshments are served afterward. Sunday school is at 9:45. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. On Thursday, Carillons meet at 6 p.m. and choir meets at 7. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.
At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday service is at 9 a.m.
At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school for adults and children 5 and older will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11. It is food pantry Sunday. Any items that are brought in can be placed on the table in the sanctuary. Paper products are needed. The church is accepting donated used shoes until May. All sizes and styles will be accepted and refurbished. Bagged shoes can be given to Margaret Hensel or Peggy Guy. 724-663-4439
At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., there will be no Sunday school classes this week or next. Worship begins at 11 a.m. Frank Snodgrass will be the liturgist. Choir practices are suspended for the week. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. Following children’s time, children will go to the Christian Education Building for Sunday school. 724-222-1006
At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and worship begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school is at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. 724-225-8610
At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035
At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. The Mission Team is collecting winter scarves, hats and mittens for needy adults and children. Place them on the mission table in the gathering area. The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be Jan. 9. 724-225-2110
At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school is at 9 a.m., followed by worship 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 worship at 11. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by worship at 11. Dan Chunko will provide music and the chancel choir will sing. Bible study is cancelled for Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, the annual congregational meeting will be held after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. New officers for 2016 will be elected. The office will be closed Jan. 1. 724-222-1510
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.
At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin at 6 p.m. The adult choir meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship is at 11. There will be no Wednesday Bible study until Jan. 13. New Year’s Eve Communion worship service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11. 724-225-4040
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by worship at 10:30. Nursery care is provided. The church offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., Sunday school is at 7:57 a.m., followed by the blended worship service at 8:45. Youth Sunday school begins at 10. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11. The Rev. Larry Wiltrout will speak on “The Gift of Peace.” Layton and Barbara Wise will serve refreshments at noon in the chapel. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11 in the chapel for a rededication service. The annual congregational meeting will take place. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. James Lee will lead Sunday worship service at 9:45 a.m. 724-503-4687
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Morning Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, BUD children’s ministry and youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Bible study meets at 7. New Year’s Eve worship service is at 7 p.m. Men’s breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 2. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 on Membership Sunday. Guest speaker will be Superintendent Jim Jobes. A society meeting and potluck dinner will follow the service. 724-222-4766 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass is at 9:30 a.m. and celebrates the Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds. Wine is also blessed and distributed in honor of the feast of Saint John. Evening prayer for the new year will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday. Mass for the Circumcision of the Lord will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday. 724-225-1895
At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and the Vigil Mass begins at 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church, 147 N. McDonald St., McDonald, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:30.
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship is at 6 p.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. 724-225-1448
At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school is at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Storytime Sunday is at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a pillow or blanket. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands, 340 Racetrack Road, Washington. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
Legacy Church International holds 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, Sunday service will begin at 11 a.m. Christmas carols. Casual attire or pajamas are suggested. Children’s and middle school Sunday school begins at 11:15. Nursery will be available. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth ages junior and senior high meet at 9:45 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:45. www.lsccwash.com
At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship 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 is at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by worship 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 is at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728
At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Outreach ministries are held every other Friday or Saturday. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, contemporary Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At New Hope Worship Center, Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school is at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Sunday evening service is at 7. Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m.
At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Bible study is at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship is at 7 p.m. every Friday. Watch Night worship service is at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve. 724-225-8036
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, Pastor Judy Mayer will preach at the 5 p.m. service. 724-941-3635
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, There will be no Sunday school this week. Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com
At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us
At Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, Sunday services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Connection is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday worship service is at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday. Nursery care is available for all services. New Year;s Eve service, “Breaking Down the Walls,” is at 9:30 p.m. Pastor Berkey will break concrete with his forearms. Guests include evangelists Frank Menhart and Mike Flannery and gospel soloist Sharon Husarik. Refreshments will be served after the service. 724-627-9430
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Christmas Day Solemn High Mass is at 10 a.m. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school is at 9:30. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
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. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. Service of lessons and carols begins at 11:15. Bible study is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 724-745-5962; www.lutheransonline.com/stpaulscanonsburg At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship 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 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133
At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study is at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324
At Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by worship at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting is at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.
At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service is at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Open Life Groups resumes Jan. 10. AWANA will resume Jan. 6. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study is at 6 p.m. Saturdays, and worship is at 3 p.m. Sundays.
At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday service is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study is 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
At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., Sunday service is at 10 a.m. and Fools For Christ will provide music. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. Brianna Kadlecik will speak. 724-222-2280