Christmas Eve services will be held at the following churches. Unless otherwise noted, all services will be held on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

Calvary Temple, Route 422, New Castle, will host a candlelight service at 7 p.m.

Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will host a celebration for families and children at 5:30 p.m.Music will be provided by Sojourner and the Praise Chorus and Praise Band at this contemporary service.At 7 p.m., a variety of Christmas musical selections will be performed by the choirs and bells. The traditional service of scriptural lessons and carols will follow at 7:30 p.m.An 11 p.m. service will feature the Christmas drama performed by members of His Productions. A candlelight service of Holy Communion will conclude the service.

Cornerstone Baptist Church, 386 Iron Bridge Road, Freeport, will host a Christmas musical at 7 p.m., performed by the church choir.

East Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth Street and Randolph Avenue, East Butler, will host a candlelight communion service at 6 p.m.

The English Lutheran Church, 200 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host Christmas Eve services at 2, 7 and 11 p.m.A service of carols and readings will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 26. This will be the only Sunday service.

Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext, will host a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.The service will feature the reading of the Christmas story and Christmas carols. Communion will be served.A candle lighting and singing of "Silent Night" will complete the service.

First English Lutheran Churchm, 241 N. Main St., will host a Christmas Eve service at 10:30 p.m.Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service.A children's service will be held at 4:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, will host four Christmas Eve candlelight services.The 5 p.m. service will include a performance of the children's Christmas musical.At 7 p.m., a service will be held with music by the Bakerstown Praise Band.A Christmas meditation service will begin at 9 p.m. with performances by the Chancel Choir.A second meditation service will begin at 11 p.m. with music by the Chancel Choir and a performance of "Silent Night" at midnight.

Homeacre Chapel will host a candlelight communion service at 7 p.m. The service will include a musical program.

Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will host a candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. A musical prelude will begin at 7 p.m.The service will include music by the handbell and chancel choirs.A service will also be held at 6 p.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The service will include lessons, carols and cake.

Memorial Church of Our Father Episcopal, 110 Church Road, Foxburg, will host a Christmas Eve service at 10 p.m.

Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.

Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 West Old Route 422, will host candlelight communion services at 4 and 7 p.m.

New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch School Road, Saxonburg, will host a Christmas eve service at 7 p.m.The service will include an outdoor candle lighting. Participants should dress for the weather.

North Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Church Road, Chicora, will host a candlelight communion service at 8 p.m. The service will feature music by the Chancel Choir and soloists.

North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, will host a candlelight communion service at 7 p.m.

Oak Hills Christian Church, Old Plank and Township Line Roads, will host a candlelight service at 7 p.m.The children and youth of the church will present "Twas the Night Before," a Christmas story in rhyme and song.

Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will host a candlelight and communion service at 7:30 p.m.

Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Communion will be served.The youth will help lead the service that will feature several soloist performances.

St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Beaver St., Mars, will host a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.A Christmas day service will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.

St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host a family service at 7:30 p.m. and a candlelight communion service at 11 p.m.

St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will host a Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. with the Children's Choir.The Contemporary Group will hold a service at 4:15 p.m. in the social hall.At 6:30 p.m., a service will be held in the church with music by the Lamperski sisters.A Christmas Vigil Mass will begin at 10 p.m. with performances by the adult choir and the bell choir.Mass will also be held at 10 a.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25. There will be no evening mass on that day.

Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will host a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.

Victory Christian Fellowship, 216 Mystic Pine Trail, Cranberry Township, will host candlelight services at 5 and 7 p.m.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will host a candlelight service at 6:30 p.m.The service will begin with 30 minutes of musical performances.