Vonda Mishler will present special music Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. The children will present a program.

Caravan and Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Choir practice for the Christmas services is at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Christ Community U.M.New members will be received Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road. An offering will be taken for Meal on Wheels at all Sunday services.Food cupboard items are peanut butter and jelly.“A Night of Gifts” Christmas program starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Volunteers are needed for the CCUMC work team day from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Covenant Food Cupboard.Church council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Volunteers are needed to make soup for shut ins at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.Men's movie night starts at 7 p.m. Friday at Kerm Minich's home. Bring a snack to share.St. Vincent De Paul food bank items for December are pasta and sauce.

Covenant PresbyterianThe Covenant Cupboard food bank will distribute food from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Seekers class meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room to study Advent 3 Scriptures.A special fellowship time will follow Sunday worship to honor Slippery Rock University choir members graduating in December.

Faith Lutheran Special midweek Advent services continue at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, with Vespers. A free soup supper starts at 6 p.m.

Faith United PresbyFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., will have a Christmas potluck breakfast and children's play at 9 a.m. Sunday.A reception will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service to welcome the Rev. Don Aull as interim pastor.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and First Baptist Christian School will join for a Christmas benefit concert for Peggy Steele at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.

First English LutheranThe youth will practice at 10 a.m. Saturday for the advent program.There will be a special healing service at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The advent dinner is at 6:15 p.m. and service is at 7:15 p.m. Bring a dish to share.A party for junior and senior youth, friends and family will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Family Bowlaway.

Glade Run U.P.The youth group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a progressive dinner Sunday. Call Gloria at 724-898-1016.The Deacons meet at 7 p.m. Monday and Session meets at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.The Mission Committee will sell hard tack candy between Sunday morning worship services for $7 a pound or $4 per half pound.

Grace@Calvary Christmas poinsettia orders are due at noon Friday at Grace Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The youth group Christmas party is from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the church.Pick up fudge ordered from the youth group in the office starting Monday.Committee meetings are Tuesday as follows: youth committee, 6 p.m.; Brown Bag Dinner, 6:15 p.m.; Finance and Fellowship and Service, 6:30 p.m.; and all other committees, 7 p.m.Church council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Caroling for shut-ins starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

GraceWay Community ChurchRuth Ferko and Jack Covert will provide special music Sunday. Covert will present Christmas music.GraceWay Steering Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.Lay pastor Kathy Davis will preach at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler. The Rev. Mike Winship will be the guest preacher at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The church Christmas dinner will be at 6 p.m. Sunday with a carol sing to follow.A service of wholeness and remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Hall Memorial Lounge for those who wish to remember loved ones during the holiday season.

Meridian U.P.Session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the Stewardship Committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianThe annual Cantata musical presentation, “We Will Know Peace,” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Sunday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 West Old Route 422, Butler. A half-hour long special music prelude will precede each performance.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.To volunteer Dec. 18 at the East Liberty Food Kitchen, call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a Christmas cookie sale Saturday.A fellowship dinner follows worship this week. Bring a dish to share.Old Union will host a concert by the Tri-County Youth Chorale at 7 p.m. Saturday.The Presbytery's youth Christmas party starts at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Bring a wrapped gift for a game.

Park United PresbyThe Christian Education committee meets at 5 p.m. today in Park Hall.An all-cast Boar's Head practice is at 7 p.m. today. Dress rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Friday. Cast members should arrive at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. Saturday performance and at 4 p.m. Sunday for the 5 p.m. performance.Outreach Committee meets at 6 p.m. and Session meets at 7 p.m. Monday in Park Hall.The Women's Ministry dinner is at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bring a wrapped gift costing no more than $1.

Rider LutheranThe women's group (WORTH) will have a Christmas party at 6 p.m. Thursday in the social hall of Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.Practice for the Christmas program starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.Newly-elected council members will be installed at the 10. m. Sunday worship service.

Saint Andrews U.P.Devotional Dancers will present “Prince of Peace” and Joy Ringers will play the anthem at the worship service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Butler.Singers and ringers are needed for the Christmas Eve service. Rehearsals are at 6:15 p.m. for bells and 7:30 p.m. for choir on Thursdays.The children will sing a song Christmas Eve about animals at the manager. To help construct costumes, contact Deanna Golden.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast.Volunteers are needed to decorate Christmas trees in the urns at the entrances. Contact Bob Eamigh.Helping VOICe is this year's Christmas Mission Project for youth.Poinsettia order forms and payment are due Sunday.

St. Luke's LutheranSt Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will hold a cookie exchange at noon Saturday. Bring a dozen to trade, a dozen for shut-ins and a dozen to sample. Praise and Pie worship service follows at 2 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Hall.Sunday is the deadline for Christmas poinsettia orders and kids' permission slips for the Christmas play.Funday Sunday starts at 9:30 a.m. in Centennial Hall. The children's project is packaging cookies and gifts for shut-ins.The Carolers' lunch is at noon Sunday. Caroling and gift delivery begin at 1:30 p.m.Fruit baskets for the food bank are due Sunday. Participation begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Church council meets at 7 p.m. Monday in the Mary Esther Room.

St. John U.C.C.Christmas By Candlelight for women of the church starts at 6:30 p.m. today at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.The third Sunday of Advent worship services begin at 10 a.m. and will include a children's sermon by Josh and Sally puppets.The annual Sunday school Christmas program begins at 6 p.m. Sunday with the program “Christmas Spirit? Let's Hear It.”

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe 4F dinner and bake sale starts at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.There will be an installation of Acolytes and Crucifers at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service. Additional training will be held for these students during the Sunday School hour.The family Christmas party begins at 7 p.m. Pizza will be served and the entertainment will be “In Transition.”Order deadline is Sunday for poinsettias or Christmas wreaths.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe annual Christmas pageant, followed by a soup and sandwich meal, starts at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Summit PresbyAngel Tree gifts are due Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive.Youth group meets to leave for the movies at noon.The Advent luncheon is at noon Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. Deacons meet at 6:30 p.m. and session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity LutheranThe third Sunday of Advent will be commemorated with Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Blood pressure screenings will be offered after the Saturday service and after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.Fudge ordered from Trinity Youth may be picked up after 5 p.m. Saturday.Christmas gifts for the sponsored children are due to the narthex by noon Sunday.Baked goods for Meals on Wheels are due Monday morning at the church.Volunteers are needed to help residents of Sunbury Fields with chores. Call Kristen Dent at 724-285-4388.A light supper at 6 p.m. will be served before Holden Evening Prayers at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Whitestown Road BaptistEvangelist and singer Frank Menhart will speak Sunday at Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, Butler Township.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church's annual Night of Music is 7 p.m. Sunday.Lunch with Santa will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. For reservations, call Lois in the church office at 724-353-1720.Christmas Caroling at Concordia will be Saturday. Participants meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. and return around 4 p.m. for dinner.Cabot Food Bank suggested donations for December are stocking stuffers and paper products.United Methodist Women meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for lunch at Evolution Grille.