Butler Church of the NazareneCaravan will resume at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.Practice for the Kidz Christmas program will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Christmas cantata practice will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.The adult Christmas party will be a catered meal at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. For more information, call the church office at 724-482-4116. Child care will be provided.The snowflake craft and gift show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the district center.

Christ Community United MethodistChrist Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold a Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. For information, call 724-287-4462.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of peanut butter and jelly for December.Those who would like to participate in the Chancel Choir's Christmas cantata should join the choir for rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the sanctuary.

Christ's Outreach ChurchChrist's Outreach Church will have a family and fellowship Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the gym instead of Sunday school. Pastries will be served.The family Christmas dinner will be held Dec. 13. Sign up by Sunday.The Truth Project date has been changed to Dec. 14.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Sunday's sermon will be on giving.A Helps Ministry class will be held for all volunteers at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.The church is collecting pasta and sauce in December for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group Christmas party will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tonight at the Ogles' home.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Connoquenessing United MethodistConnoquenessing United Methodist Church, 206 Main St., Connoquenessing will hold a Christmas celebration at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with the vocal group "Circle of Friends." Refreshments will be served. An offering will be taken.

Covenant Presbyterian The fellowship and outreach committee of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas season at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Members are welcome to help.Will Pollock of Meridian Presbyterian Church will speak to the Seekers class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.The Advent devotional booklet "Come to the Manger" is available on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Large print devotionals are also available.

First Baptist The Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a Christmas banquet at 6 p.m. Friday at Unionville Grange.The church along with First Baptist Church of Evans City and the First Baptist Christian School, will present a Christmas Walk-Through at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments will be provided. A live cantata, "Near to the Heart of God," also will be presented.The cantata also will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will present the Christmas musical "Near to the Heart of God" at 6 p.m. Sunday. A dessert fellowship will follow.

First English Lutheran On Saturday, the senior youth of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will shop for children of Trinity and Northside.The annual Advent retreat for people of all ages will be held Friday through Sunday at Lutherlyn in Redwood Lodge.The next Sisters in Christ dinner meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will hold a concert with the Bakerstown praise band at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. For more information, call 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.Pastor Dan Muttart will preach a sermon series on help for living Sunday.New deacons and elders will be ordained and installed Sunday.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. will hold a service of remembrance at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Those who have lost a loved one and would like to personally announce their name should attend. A candle will be lit in their remembrance.All youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to the "Willet: Snow on Christmas Tour" Sunday in Epworth Center. Willet will perform an acoustic event featuring favorite Christmas classics.The church will present "Double Take," a Christmas pageant that tells the story of Christ's birth told with humor, mystery and awe told by the children of the church. The pageant will be held on at 7 p.m. Monday.

Glade Run United PresbyterianCommunion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.On Sunday all youth in grades six through 12 are invited to come and play Christmas Clue. The event will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the youth room. For more information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The session will meet at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe property committee of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday.Grace-full needles will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.Angel food ministry order day will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.Faith Shapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church.Committee meetings will be held Tuesday at the church.The youth committee will meet at 6 p.m. followed by a brown bag supper at 6:15 p.m.The hand bell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The finance committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The Advent service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Cookie exchange pickup will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

GraceWayRuth Ferko will provide special music at the Sunday service at the GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.Jenny Taylor, local ventriloquist and winner of the talent division of Miss Butler County, will present a Christmas skit with Doug and Lilly Taylor.GraceWay Community Church will celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent on Sunday with Bobbie and Ernie Taylor lighting the Advent Candle. Special emphasis will be placed upon the preparation for the Savior's birth.Orders are being taken for Christmas poinsettias to be used in Christmas services at GraceWay. Call 724-290-7007 for more information.Mike and Becca Aust are collecting plastic containers for luminaries on Christmas Eve.

Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will serve Communion Sunday for the second Sunday of Advent.The Hill Youth Chorale will perform at the Butler Symphony Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Saturday. Dress rehearsal will be held at 8 p.m. Friday. Chorale members should be at the intermediate high school by 7:30 p.m. Saturday.Poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary may be ordered in memory or honor of loved ones. Sunday is the order deadline.Reservations for the church Christmas dinner Dec. 14 are being accepted. Sunday is the reservation deadline.Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts at Clearview Mall each Wednesday through Dec. 24. The project benefits Habitat for Humanity in Butler County. Contact Janet Edinger or Dale Anderson to sign up.Winter clothing is being accepted for the "Keep Me Warm" Christmas trees, a project sponsored by the Presbyterian Women and Willing Workers. New items and clean gently worn items along with games and toys are needed. Monetary donations should be made out to Hill Church and designated for the Mars Home for Youth.The Christmas musical rehearsal for lead roles will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.The Covenant Cupboard food request for December is cereal.

Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Avenue, Mars, will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent at Sunday services.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Rte 422, will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent with Holy Communion. The youth group with serve the congregation as ushers.A mission trip information meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.The buildings and grounds committee will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday.The worship ministry unit will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday.The elders and corporation will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fecich's home.

New ZionThe second Sunday of Advent will be celebrated Sunday at New Zion Evangelical Church, Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton.The junior class will light the Bethlehem candle on the Advent wreath.

Old Union Presbyterian Members of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, are invited to a concert of praise and thanksgiving at 6 p.m. this evening at Plains Presbyterian Church.The building committee will meet at 7 p.m. today.The Christmas cookie sale will be held Saturday.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will study "What do you Want for Christmas?" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.The church will hold a caroling outing Saturday. Participants should meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Bethany Room. Contact Lori Haughey for more information.Children are invited to a birthday party for Jesus from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Memorial Room.The youth group is seeking donations for local needy families. See any teens to donate or place donations marked "Christmas Shopping" in the offering plate by Dec. 14.Poinsettia orders are being taken. The poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township, will hold a parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

St. John's ReformedA Christmas tureen dinner and family night celebration will be held Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West and Meridian Road. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the program at 6:30 p.m.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will serve communion for the second Sunday of Advent on Sunday. The Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas Program will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Attendees are asked to call for reservations. Admission is free.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., 201 W. Jefferson Street, will hold a family Christmas party at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 in Schramm Hall.The church will be decorated for Christmas at 3 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome to help.Holy Communion will be served at all weekend services.

St. Peter's Episcopal The Episcopal Church Women of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a Christmas party at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Nancy Zadernak's home. Attendees should take a dish to share.

Trinity LutheranThe Lutheran World Fair Trade Fair will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Chocolates, candies, crafts, clothing and other handmade items will be available.A Katie's Garden review meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Children's Hour needs large metal or plastic coffee cans by Dec. 7.A Holden Evening Prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m.A meeting for all youth and parents of youth going to the national youth gathering will be held after the Sunday morning service.Orders for fudge are due Sunday.Lutheran Sisters in Christ will meet at 6 p.m. at the church. Participants should take a dish, place setting and scissors. Participants will make a craft for nursing home residents.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve communion Sunday. New members will also be received.The 2009 offering envelopes may be picked up on the table in the narthex.Advent services will be held at noon on Wednesdays during Advent in the sanctuary.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall for a catered dinner. A sign-up sheet for reservations is on the table in the narthex.

Westminster United PresbyterianA Christmas Holiday Hymn Sing will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, Sarver. Refreshment will be served following the event. For more information, call the church at 724-352.1376.

Zion LutheranCouncil members of Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, are urged to attend the parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Springdale Lutheran Church.

Zion United Methodist Poinsettia orders are due Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Place order slips with money in the offering plate or in the office. Mark envelopes "poinsettias."Zion United Methodist women invite all women to meet at noon Tuesday at Saxonburg Hotel for lunch. Contact Mary Ellen Merkt to make reservations.The Angel Tree is in the narthex. The deadline for taking tags is Sunday.Envelopes are hanging on the tree for monetary donations to the Hope Center and can be placed in the collection plate by Dec. 14.The Tuesday women's Bible study of "That the World May Know" will not meet until January.