Butler Church of the NazareneThe choir will present a cantata at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. There will be no evening service, but all are invited to Christmas caroling at 6 p.m.The teens are collecting coats, hats, scarfs, gloves and blankets to distribute to the homeless in Pittsburgh. For information, call the church at 724-482-4116.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold its children's Christmas pageant, "Light of the World," at 9:45 a.m. Sunday followed by a fellowship in Oz Hall. The Chancel Choir will perform the Christmas cantata, "Sing Gloria," at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The church is collecting pasta and sauce on Sundays during December for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Fellowship Baptist Fellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold a children's Christmas musical, "I Wish You Jesus," at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by a cookie fellowship.A children's rehearsal and Christmas party will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Fenelton U.M. & McKees ChapelThe Fenelton United Methodist Church and McKee Chapel will hold a combined service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Fenelton U.M. Church. The service will include a Christmas program by the children of both churches.

First Baptist The Fellowship Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a Christmas party at 6 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.A pancakes and sausage "poor man's luncheon" will be held after Sunday's 10:55 a.m. service. A 1:15 p.m. service will follow. There will be no evening service.The church teens will begin caroling at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, followed by bowling at 4 p.m. at Meridian Lanes. The entry fee will cover the cost of shoes, unlimited bowling, pizza and pop. Teens should be made to be picked up at Meridian Lanes.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a family Sunday school and gift exchange at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.The senior choir rehearsal will be held at 7:30 p.m. today.The contemporary service rehearsal will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.Holy Communion will be served at the 8:30 a.m. service.A contemporary service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday

Glade Run United PresbyterianThe Christmas Joy offering will be taken at both Sunday morning services at the Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The men's fellowship breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.There will be no R.O.C.K. after school program on Wednesday or Dec. 31.

GraceWayEdith McCandless, Lyric Ackelson, and Joyce Moore will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church worship service on Sunday. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.GraceWay Community Church will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Aust lighting the Advent Candle during the worship service. Special emphasis will be placed on the love the Savior's birth brings to mankind.Sunday is the last day Mike and Becky Aust will collect plastic milk jugs for Christmas Eve luminaries.

Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will celebrate with one service at 11 a.m. Sunday for a Christmas cantata. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:45 a.m.The high school youth group will meet for a Christmas party from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The middle should youth group will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.Children's Christmas caroling will be held at 11 a.m. Monday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the Christmas in the Gospels 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 kids' praise team will sing "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy" on Sunday. The team should be at the school by 9:30 a.m. for rehearsal.Information on Touching Hearts in Tibet will be shared on Sunday. The undesignated Christmas Eve offering will be shared with this mission.Relevant Student Ministries will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday. Participants should meet at 9 a.m. at the Brown's home. Others who are interested in serving may contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.Rehearsal for participants in the Christmas Eve service will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Knoch Senior High School auditorium.The church offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26.

New ZionThe fourth Sunday of Advent will be celebrated during the worship service Sunday at New Zion Evangelical Church. The preschool and kindergarten class will light the Angel's Candle on the Advent wreath.New Zion is on Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton.

Old Union PresbyThe choir of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will present the Christmas cantata, "Touched by a Child, Touched by a King," during worship on Sunday.During January, the church will provide desserts for the South Butler Meals on Wheels and will begin with cookie plates on Dec. 31. To donate or for information, contact Linda Millson at at 724-898-3191 or lmillson@zoominternet.net. A sign-up sheet also is in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will study "What do You Want for Christmas?" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the library.The youth Christmas party will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the White house. Participants should take a snack or cookies to share.The children's winter mission project is to raise money for Heifer International. The goal is to raise enough money to purchase a sheep. Donations can be sent to the church office or placed in the offering plate. Checks should be made out to the church and noted for Heifer International.The flower calendar for 2009 is hanging in the narthex. To donate flowers, sign up on the calendar.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of noodles, tuna, canned fruits and veggies, yams, pie filling or pie crusts. Christmas basket food donations would also be appreciated. A donation cart is in the narthex.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West and Meridian Road, will present a cantata, "There is a Savior," at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church.The church will hold an office open house from 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold its annual Christmas pageant at 6 p.m. Sunday.A memorial service will be held for Marjorie Johnson at 10 a.m. Saturday. A reception will follow in Parish Hall.The church will be decorated following the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.

Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church will hold its annual family movie night at 6 p.m. Saturday. Many favorite Christmas movies will be shown. Participants should take blankets and pillows and will meet in the multipurpose room of the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road (formerly Jefferson Elementary).The youth group will hold a Christmas Party at 5 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take white elephant gifts.The church office will be closed Wednesday through Dec. 26.The church is located a few miles south of Butler on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive. For more information, call the office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe Sunday school of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a birthday party for Jesus at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Ice cream and cake will be shared following the Christmas program.Holy Communion will be shared at the services Saturday and Sunday.The church office will be closed Dec. 26.

Westminster Presbyterian The Hannah Circle of Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), 420 N. Main St., will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the choir room. Child care will be provided.Children ages 2 through grade 3 will sing during the Sunday worship service.There will be a special choir rehearsal after Sunday school on Sunday. Those who would like to join the Hallelujah Chorus on Christmas Eve are encouraged to attend.The Andrew Dinner — during The Source — will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Whitestown Road Baptist The congregation of Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, will observe the Lord's Supper at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The 6 p.m. Sunday service will be a Christmas candlelight service.