Christ Community U.M.The Dry Bone Posse of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold a reunion dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Hiser residence. Anyone who has attended or assisted with the program is invited.The Giving Tree to honor Sunday school teachers and others serving in church service is in the sanctuary throughout Advent. Collected items are donated to Children and Youth Services.The final Sunday in Advent will be observed during the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

Christ's OutreachDebby and Becky Price will present music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Due to the holiday, all Wednesday night activities are canceled.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will have no morning service Sunday.A youth group meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the YMCA.

Covenant PresbyThe Christmas Joy Offering will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The offering is designated by the Presbyterian Church USA to provide pension assistance and racial ethnic education programs.A 24-hour Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Food, coffee and inspiration will be shared.

First BaptistThe choirs from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and First Baptist Christian School, accompanied by the school orchestra, will present a Christmas cantata under the direction of music minister Todd Wentworth at 7 p.m. Saturday near Dick's Sporting Goods at the Clearview Mall.The Bible Tweens group will participate in a bowling event from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler Township.

First Church of ChristThe Christian Science Reading Room at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 120 W. Penn St., will be closed Dec. 25 and 29 and Jan. 1.

First English LutheranThere will be no Sunday school classes this week at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Blazing Star rehearsal will be held at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, will mark the fourth Sunday in Advent during the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Pew Bibles will be dedicated at the service.

First U.M.The community meal and the Second Grace Shoppe at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will be closed Dec. 22 and 29. They will reopen Jan. 5.The Youth Ensemble will perform at all Sunday services.Christmas Dinner will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Epworth Center. For reservations, call 724-283-6160.The church office will be closed Monday.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. There will be no Sunday School.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe council of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 7 p.m.

GraceWay CommunityFamily and friends of GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, will meet at 7 p.m. today at the home of Ernie Taylor for Christmas music.Volunteers will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at the school to decorate for the Christmas Eve service.There will be no 10 a.m. service Sunday.Wednesday activities have been canceled this week.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyNew members will be received and baptisms held during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township.The church office will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the Christmas holiday.

New Life Christian MinistriesRehearsal for the Christmas Eve program will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Son LIFE classes, Kid's Community and youth ministries have been canceled Sunday and Dec. 31.The church office will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

New Zion EvangelicalThe children's choir of New Zion Evangelical Church, Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton, will provide music during the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service.

Nixon U.M.The fourth Sunday of Advent will be celebrated at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township.

North Main Street church of GodRuth Lemmon and Margie Noah will light the fourth Advent candle at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Music will be provided by Ruth McCarrier. Christ's birthday offering will be received during the service. Proceeds benefit the Women of the Church of God Missionary Fund.The church office will be closed Monday. No Wednesday night activities are scheduled.

Old Union PresbyThe Sunday service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will feature the choir cantata.Monday meetings in January at the church will be one week later than usual because of the New Year's holiday.

Rider LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.

St. John's ReformedThe Chancel Choir will present their Cantata, Star of Wonder, during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68, Butler Township.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranAparenting forum will begin Jan. 7 at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The forum will meet during Sunday school hours in the back classroom of Schramm Hall.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe choir of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will rehearse at 9 a.m. Sunday. Morning prayer will follow at 9:30 a.m.

St. Richard R.C.The regular weekend Mass schedule at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will be followed on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.The preschool students of Saxonburg Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, will present a Christmas Program at 7:30 p.m. today.

Summit PresbyThe 10 a.m. Sunday service will be the only morning service this week at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive. Abaptism will be celebrated during the service.

Trinity LutheranThere will be no Sunday school classes this week at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.There will be no Children's Hour or Kid's Club Wednesday.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe children of White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will perform "The Christmas Story" during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service. A Christmas Joy Offering will be received.