The Christmas Eve service begins at 6 p.m. at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 897 Rockdale Road. The choir will perform and the pastors will present the Christmas story.

The Advent room is open from 10 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m. daily.

Missions meeting is at 6 p.m. Sunday.

First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown The First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown will host three Christmas Eve candlelight services at 5, 7 and 11 p.m. Sign up in advance for child care at 724-443-1555. The Christmas Eve offering will be divided among the Mars Home for Youth, the church's youth outreach program and the Bakerstown Presbyterian Children's Center.

Christ Community U.M.The youth Christmas party is Friday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. Contact Cherie Loomis.The mission team will hold a bake sale at all weekend services.Gifts are being accepted for Children and Youth Services. Items needed are toiletries, toothbrushes, gloves and hats.Food cupboard items for December are peanut butter and jelly.

Christ's OutreachThe Christmas cantata will be performed at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service only at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Cross Culture Youth Group and Caravan Kids will not meet this week.Food bank items for December are cereal and breakfast items.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.Altar worker training is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the YMCA's board of trustees Room.Meet at 6:20 p.m. Monday at Jason and Mary Brewer's house for Christmas caroling from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids are welcome. Bring a dessert or snack and plan to fellowship afterward from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.St. Vincent De Paul food bank items for December are pasta and sauce.

Covenant PresbyThe Christmas Joy Offering will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The 2011 flower chart is up in the assembly room.

Cranberry Community U.P.Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, will hold candlelight worship services at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. The 6 and 8 p.m. services are more family-oriented and include a children's message and nursery care. The 10 p.m. service is more reflective in nature. Special musical presentations are planned for all three.There will be one service at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Faith LutheranFaith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, will hold the Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols at 7 p.m. The Christmas Day service starts at 10 a.m.

Faith U.P.The choir of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Street, will provide special Christmas music during the Sunday service.

First Baptist of ButlerFirst Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview.The teen Christmas party is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Baptist Youth Center.

GLADE RUN U.P.The Preschool Place Christmas pageant is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The men's fellowship breakfast is at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.A service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyview.To send Christmas cards to individual families at Glade Run, place cards in the designated slots outside the front left sanctuary door. If you bring one card for the congregation, it may be posted on the bulletin board.A contemporary service will be at 6 p.m. and a traditional service will be at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranA traditional Lutheran service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., followed by a light supper. The regular service is at 10 a.m.A book discussion led by Anna starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the women's lounge.The Advent service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A light supper starts at 6 p.m.

GracewayEdith McCandless, Joyce Moore, Beth and Lyric Ackelson and the Children of GraceWay with Jenny and Lillie Taylor will provide special music Sunday.A “Happy Birthday Jesus” celebration is at 10 a.m. Sunday for ages 3 to 11.The Christmas Eve service starts at 5:45 p.m. and includes Holy Communion, Christmas music, pageantry and candle lighting. There will be no Dec. 26 service; services resume at 10 a.m. Jan. 2.

Hill U.P.Lay pastor Kathy Davis will preach at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street.The Christmas cantata, “Night of a Father's Love,” will be presented by the chancel choir and Hill Youth Chorale at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Slippery Rock University instrumental ensemble starts a musical prelude at 10 a.m.The children's musical “Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings!” will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday.Willing Workers meet at 3 p.m. Monday at New Haven Court.

Mars U.P.A blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. Call 724-625-1365 for an appointment.The children's pageant, “Family Memories of Christmas,” is at 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a potluck dinner in the church social hall.

Meridian U.P.The Heavenly Bells will perform at the 11 a.m. Sunday service of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The Christian Education committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will be entitled “Gifts of the Heart.” The community is invited and the congregation and church family will share talents.The last food cupboard before Christmas will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Contact the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School.The Christmas card post office is open. Leave cards for New Life friends in alphabetical bins in the lobby. The post office is open Sundays after the 8:45 a.m. service through the end of the 10:15 a.m. service and during the Christmas Eve services.Call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 to volunteer Dec. 18 at the East Liberty Food Kitchen.Relevant Student Ministries senior high's Christmas party is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Helpers are needed for the 8:45 a.m. hospitality table team.

Nixon U.M.An informal worship service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The cantata “The Christmas Song” will be performed at the 11 a.m. service by the chancel choir. The Junior Joyful choir will participate.

North Main St. Church of GodCelebrate Recovery barbecue night starts at 6 p.m. today at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension.Encounter young adult group meets at 7 p.m. Friday at the Haven.The youth holiday lock-in is from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday at the Haven.Meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church for Christmas caroling.Penn Christian Academy board meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Evening activities are canceled Dec. 22 and 29.The Christmas Eve services starts at 7 p.m.

Oak Hills Christian ChurchOak Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold a candlelight and communion service at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Old Union PresbyThe choir will present the cantata “A Star is Born” Sunday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Contact Barb Cashdollar to add an address for members of the military list.To mentor or adopt a family in the Lighthouse's family home, contact Ashley Salsgiver at nasalsgiver@live.com or 724-898-HOPE ext. 27.The youth group meets at 10 a.m. Saturday to pack gift bags for the Evans City Food Cupboard and go ice skating.

Park United PresbyThe Rev. Mark Sentell will be guest minister at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.There will be a reception honoring interim pastor Herb Goetz from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.The music Christmas party is at 6 p.m. Sunday.Breakfast with the King youth meets at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday at Burger King.

st. Andrews U.P.The Canticleer Ringers will play at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson Street.Volunteers are needed to decorate Christmas trees at the entrances. Contact Bob Eamigh.The 2011 flower calendar is in the narthex.The candlelight Christmas Eve service begins at 7 p.m. Special music begins at 6:30 p.m.

St. John's U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold a family service at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve with the Sunday school choir and children assisting the pastor in telling the Christmas story.The 9 p.m. traditional service includes music by the adult choir and handbell choir. Both services have Holy Communion and singing of Silent Night by candlelight.

St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranThe Christmas pageant, “Twas the Night Before,” will be performed at 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St, Saxonburg.The staff appreciation dinner is Friday at the Saxonburg Hotel.Community quiet time is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.Anyone who has not gotten a Daily Bible for the congregational Bible reading program should contact the office. Call the office to help with Meals on Wheels.Christmas Eve candlelight services will be at 6, 8 and 11 p.m. with special music. Communion will be shared at all services.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold family game night Friday.There will be Holy Communion at all weekend services.The Lutheran Youth Organization Christmas party is at 3 p.m. Sunday. Call Ron Ernst.Anyone from grade 7 and up may join the Sanctuary Choir for Christmas Eve services. Practice is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.Ninth through 12th graders can call Steve Dreher at 724-679-7429 to play in the church basketball league.

Summit PresbyThe choir will present the Christmas cantata at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr. The youth group Christmas party is at 5 p.m.His Kids Christian School's Christmas program is at 6:30 p.m. Friday. at the school, 650 Saxonburg Road.Articles for the Summit Herald are due Monday.The last Advent luncheon is at noon Tuesday. Call 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent with Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.The Sunday school Christmas pageant, “Ornaments of Christmas,” will be presented at 10 a.m. Sunday.A worship service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newhaven Court.A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Holden Evening Prayers at 7 p.m.Those who signed up for the Journey to Bethlehem walk will hold a service from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.A 2011 flower chart is posted in the narthex.

Zion LutheranThe youth Christmas program is at 9 a.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. There will be a performance after by musician, actor and storyteller Walter Marr, followed by brunch.