There will be a Christmas decorating pizza party from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.

Holy Communion will be observed at Sunday services. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Charge conference will be at 7 p.m. Monday.

The Sunnyview worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The Prayer Shawl group will meet at 6 p.m. today.

“A Night of Gifts” on Dec. 16 is in need of talent. See the sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Christ’s OutreachThere will be no children’s church Sunday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., because it will be “Worship as a Family” week.The children’s sermon will be included in the 10 a.m. service.Sunday is the final week to return God’s Christmas Lights gift bags to the church. Attach the gift tag from the tree to the bag.The missions council is collecting money to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Make checks out to Christ’s Outreach Church with the memo designating “hurricane relief.”

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds services at McQuistion Elementary School.The Rev. Joel Siegel will speak at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday and at a Believer’s meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the YWCA.Those attending the dinner and play night should meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the Texas Roadhouse. Then meet at the Butler Little Theatre at 8 p.m. to see “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Contact Amanda Ogle with any questions.The Honduras meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the YMCA, board of trustees room. See Jason Brewer with any questions.

Covenant PresbyThe sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The first candle of the Advent Wreath also will be lighted. It is the purple Prophecy Candle or the Candle of Hope.

Faith U.P.The first Sunday of Advent will be observed with Holy Communion at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Ext.The choir along with readers will light the Candle of Hope.Bible study on Wednesday is at 10 a.m. at Eat ‘n’ Park.The board of deacons meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

First BaptistThe Christmas party for children age 2 through sixth grade will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will have a service at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Glade Run U.P.There will be a free Women’s Fellowship luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.An offering will be taken to benefit South Butler County Meals on Wheels. Call the church office to make reservations at 724-898-3503.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be an Advent luncheon/craft event after the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Take a dish to share.Advent service will begin at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. A light dinner will be at 6 p.m. Bells will practice after service.The youth group will be serving at the community meal from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday at First English Church.

GracewayRebecca Redmond and Vicki Palmer will provide the music Sunday at GraceWay.GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

Hill U.P.The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated by intinction at the 6 p.m. Saturday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Traditional Lord’s Supper will be observed at the Sunday service.Sunday school classes for all ages resume this week at 9:15 a.m.The Tuesday women’s Bible study will meet at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Christmas luncheon at Vin and Joe’s Restaurant.Volunteers are needed to help with the gift wrapping for Habitat for Humanity on Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at Clearview Mall. Use the sign-up sheet on the deacon’s table.Christmas poinsettia orders to decorate the chancel are due Sunday.Reservations for the congregation’s 6 p.m. Dec. 9 Christmas dinner are also due Sunday.

Meridian U.P.The trustees of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at its location at 4150 Highland Ave.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Thursday.The annual Christmas dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Attendees are asked to take a side dish to share. Reservations may be made by calling the church office at 724-482-2630.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe annual “Hanging of the Greens” will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.Those in attendance will decorate the church and have dinner together, followed by some caroling.The church will offer Communion at both Sunday services.The food cupboard will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord’s Supper will be served at all three worship celebrations this weekend at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The annual meeting of the corporation will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The Women’s Fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Elmcroft Assisted Living, Bella Court, Saxonburg.A time of fellowship will be held with the residents at the home. Cookies and carols will be featured. Local outreach leader Karen Schiebel can be contacted at karen@newlifexn.org for details.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God is located at 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Christian Women’s Connection Christmas party will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at Red Lobster.Make reservations with Shirley at 724-282-2544. All women of the church are invited.Those who enjoy singing Christmas songs should consider joining the Christmas choir for the Christmas Advent season. Rehearsals are at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Call the church office at 724-285-4214 with any questions.The church will be providing an opportunity to the people who use the Helping Hands Food Ministry to take what they need to decorate their homes and trees for Christmas. Take unwanted Christmas decorations to the church.

Old Union PresbyParticipants in “Journey to Bethlehem” at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet for a rehearsal after worship Sunday.

Rider LutheranThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated during Sunday worship service at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.Newly elected council members also will be installed during the service.The steering committee will meet at 7 p.m. with the council meeting at 8 p.m. Monday.

Saint Andrews U.P.The sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.K.I.C.K. will be hosting a birthday party for Jesus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8.Saint Andrews’ youths and children will be working with Fishbone Ministries to adopt several needy families for the holidays. Items to purchase will be listed in bulletins and on tags hanging from a Christmas tree in the narthex.The church also will be collecting items to help supply the Brown House, where Fishbone Ministries is located.Those who would like to make a monetary donation can send it to the church or place it in the offering plate. Write “Christmas Mission Project” on the envelope.The youths also are making and selling fudge and cookies for Christmas entertaining and gift giving. Complete an order form and return it to the church office by Dec. 9 for pickup Dec. 16.

The Sower’s ChapelThe Rev. Nathan Cole, assistant pastor of the Carmel New Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, will be the guest minister for the Sunday service at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.The service will begin with lighting the Advent candles. Also, the children will receive Advent calendars from the congregation.This is the first Sunday to take names from the Angel Tree. A community service, the gifts returned to the tree help local families have a more joyous Christmas.

ST. Luke's LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent this week with a candle lighting service and Holy Communion at 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The bell choir will perform Christmas carols for Elmcroft residents at 2 p.m. Sunday. Meet at 1:45 p.m. in the church parking lot.Anyone wishing to participate in the cookie exchange is asked to sign the sheets in the narthex. Questions should be directed to Liz (Bill) Gordon.The warm clothing drive has begun for missions. Drop donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, sweatshirts, socks, etc., into the box in the north narthex.Poinsettia orders are available for Christmas. Contact the office.

ST. John LutheranSt. John Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at its Sunday service.After service, the church will review the 2013 operating budget and accept nominations for officers for the church and the cemetery association.Sunday is the last chance for members to sign up to supply Christmas gifts for the Salvation Army Family. All gifts must be delivered to the church by Dec. 9.Sunday also is the last opportunity to order Christmas poinsettias.The cause of the month for December is the Salvation Army, local branch.Everyone is invited at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 to help decorate the church for the Christmas holiday season.

St. John U.C.C.The first Sunday of Advent will be discussed at the Sunday worship service at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Consistory will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the narthex.Confirmation classes will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Dec. 5.St. John’s annual Cookies From the Heart/Art of the Nativity begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Cookie donations are needed by 7 p.m. Friday in Naftsinger Hall.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThe kickoff for the 200th birthday celebration of St. Mark’s Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be held on Sunday with a stuffed pork chop dinner immediately after the 10:15 a.m. worship service.Reservations are mandatory and can be made by Friday. Call the church office for more information.There will be a bake sale available before and after both services this weekend. Anyone donating baked goods should have them at the church by 3 p.m. Saturday.Christmas ornaments with a brief history of St. Mark’s on the back and a picture of the church building on the front will be for sale to commemorate the 200th birthday.Order forms for note cards showing pictures of the stained-glass windows are also available.Holy Communion will be served at all services this weekend.The Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.

Summit PresbyAll members of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, are invited to help decorate the church for Christmas at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.The monthly Communion service will be held Sunday.The first Advent luncheon will be at noon Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served followed by caroling and a short Advent devotional.For more information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranBeginning this weekend, the Saturday evening service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will be at 5:30 p.m.The times of the Sunday services remain the same.The senior high youth group will put together care packages for college students after the 11 a.m. service. Lunch and a table talk will follow the completion of that project.Trinity youths are making chocolate and peanut butter fudge. Orders, along with payment, are to be at the church office by Sunday.Soup and sandwich suppers, followed by a Holden Evening Prayer service, will be held at 6 p.m. each Wednesday during the Advent season.Trinity Women will hold a Bible study at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. It will be followed by assembling gifts for our shut-ins, and then a meal out together.Christmas gifts for the children from Trinity, Pittsburgh North Side, and from the Butler area are to be in the narthex by Dec. 9, and the baked goods for Meals on Wheels are to be in the kitchen by Dec. 10.