BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

The Angel Tree party for children with incarcerated parents will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Butler Church of The Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. For information, contact Connie Brown at 724-285-3872.

The children's department Christmas party will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church. For information, contact Millie Martsolf.

The Men's Trio will provide music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service.

The coordinators meeting for the 40 Days of Purpose will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. For information, contact Jim Green.

The adult Christmas dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. A sign-up sheet is posted on the church bulletin board.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed during the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.

The second trimester of adult Sunday school classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

An Inquirer's Session for those interested in becoming church members will be held after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday.

An offering for youth services will be collected this weekend.

The annual adult Christmas Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Oz Hall.

Advent devotional booklets are available in the narthex.

Orders for Christmas poinsettias are due Dec. 10.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

The second week of Advent will be celebrated at the 7 p.m. Saturday and the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.

Patty Helms, Amanda Helms, Phil Hixon and Tom and Linda Walker will present music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

A missionary night will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Speakers will be Mel and Lois Price.

The Wednesday adult Bible study group will begin a new study following the 5:45 p.m. fellowship dinner this week.

COVENANT PRESBY

The Hanging of the Greens will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

William Haller, professor of organ at West Virginia University, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday for the Advent Recital Series. A reception will follow.

Kang-Yup Na, professor of religion at Westminster College, will lead the Seekers Class, which meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

EAST BUTLER PRESBY

A congregational meeting to elect new officers will be held after the Sunday service this week at East Butler Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Ninth Street and Randolph Avenue, East Butler.

New members will be received at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service.

A holiday dinner for the elderly will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.

The Sunday school Kid's Night Out Christmas party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

FAITH U.P.

Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a Christmas party for the residents of New Haven Court at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Church youth will present a Christmas program during the event.

FIRST BAPTIST

First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a children's Christmas party from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for Sunday school children age 2 to sixth grade.

The Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class will meet for a Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at Hoss's Steak & Sea House, Route 8, Allison Park.

The Women's Missionary Fellowship will meet at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Erma Desmond will be the speaker at both sessions. Projects include packing Christmas gifts for missionaries.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

Time and talent sheets are to be returned during the offering at Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

FIRST U.M.

An Advent practice will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Poinsettia orders are due Dec. 12. For information or to place an order, call the church office at 724-283-6160.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Christmas Day dinner at the church, particularly those who would like to help with publicity. For information, call Kris Kennedy at 724-282-7746.

GLADE RUN U.P.

The youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will participate in a progressive dinner from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Glade Run Christmas ornaments are available at the church office. Cost is $5.

Small group leaders will be meeting for three weeks at 7 p.m. Sundays.

HILL U.P.

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The instrumental ensemble will also perform at both services.

Students in grades 7 to 12 will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday to plan for the visit to New Haven Court on Dec. 19. Adult volunteers are needed to provide transportation.

Volunteers are needed to donate cookies for Cookies and Caroling on Dec. 12. For information, contact John Porter.

Practice for the children's Christmas musical will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 11:45 a.m. Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

The Tuesday morning Bible study class will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Runway Restaurant.

The Lois Anderson Women's Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at New Haven Court.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBY

The second Sunday of Advent and Communion will be celebrated at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.

A meeting of prayer will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.

An adult discussion group will be held during youth group meetings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

MUDDY CREEK U.P.

The Men's Prayer Breakfast for members of Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive, will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at King's Restaurant on New Castle Road. Participants can take their wives.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

The annual meeting of the board of elders of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Dinner and fellowship time will be at 6:15 p.m.

A Christmas party for children, their families and staff who participated in Homework Connection at The Bridge will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241.

NORTH BUTLER PRESBY

A congregational meeting will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at North Butler Presbyterian Church, North Butler Church Road, Chicora.

The church will celebrate its Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 with a potluck dinner.

NORTH MAIN STREET CHURCH OF GOD

The Living Christmas Tree Choir of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a full rehearsal from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Poinsettia orders are due Monday to the church. To order, visit the welcome center or call 724-285-4214.

Noah's Park activities have been cancelled Wednesday due to the Living Christmas Tree rehearsal.

The 60 Plus or Minus group will host its annual Christmas program at noon Dec. 9 in Fellowship Hall 2. Participants should take a tureen to share. Entertainment will be provided by the Southernaires.

OLD UNION PRESBY

The Christmas card exchange at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will begin Sunday and continue until Dec. 15. Put cards in alphabetical order, tie them in a bundle and put them in the box at the back of the church.

During December, the church is providing dessert donations for the South Butler Community Meals on Wheels. Sign-up sheets are in the hall. To volunteer to help prepare and deliver meals, contact Sally Allen, 724-898-0080; or Carolyn Ladebu, 724-625-1318.

"Elf" will be the movie for Movie Night at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Westminster Highlands will have Christmas at Camp, Dec. 10 to 12 for 3rd-12th graders. The cost is $50. Information is available on the bulletin board.

SAINT ANDREWS U.P.

A birthday party for Jesus will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The event will include music, games, crafts and a light dinner.

SLIPPERY ROCK U.M.

Communion will be served at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets.

Poinsettia orders are due Sunday.

Marilyn Blinn will lead the Junior Church services this week.

Sarah Wilkins will provide music at the Praise Café on Friday. This will be the last session for the semester.

ST. JOHN'S REFORMED

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68, at Benbrook Road.

The Christmas tureen dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

The annual Christmas Celebration of Talent program will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.

Holy Communion will be served during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

The Festival of Christmas Music will be presented Friday through Sunday.

A community memorial bereavement service will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Boylan's Funeral Home.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Holy Communion will be celebrated Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.

Blood pressure screening will be available at the Birch Street entrance before the Saturday service. They will be available downstairs from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

All the women of St. Mark's are invited to the Christmas Salad Luncheon at noon Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Participants should take a salad to share and table service. Dessert will be provided.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

The ECW of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a Christmas luncheon at noon Thursday at the home of Nancy Zadernak. Participants should take a casserole or salad. Dessert will be provided. For information or to arrange for a ride, call 724-287-1869.

ST. RICHARD R.C.

A Mass of Healing for Charismatics will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.

The Men's Group will hold an Evening of Reflection Monday beginning with a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. Deacon Joe Compomizzi, director of Religious Education at St. Richard will be the speaker. For information or to make reservations, call 724-444-1971.

Masses in celebration of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Wednesday.

There will be no Faith Formation classes Wednesday due to the 6 p.m. Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday.

The Temporalities Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

The Hanging of the Greens will be held at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive.

Communion will be served at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.

TRINITY PRESBY

An Advent service and luncheon will be held at noon each Wednesday during Advent at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.

The fellowship group will decorate the Sanctuary on Saturday morning.

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be served at the Sunday morning service.

The Ruth Circle will host its Christmas Gathering at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Dynasty International Buffet in the Clearview Mall. Participants should take a poem, story or other item to share.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury. The Moniteau Area Youth Group will lead the service. A soup luncheon will follow the service to benefit youth programming.

The Hanging of the Greens Service will be held at 12:45 p.m. Sunday.