Nov 27, 2014 17 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, hanging of the greens will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow. All are invited to decorate for Christmas. There will be no men’s breakfast this month. Sunday school for all ages begins with a time of fellowship at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. On Thursday, Community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m., KINGS Club begins at 6:45 p.m., and adult TNT and JV youth group begin at 7. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, “Light in the Window” Advent worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by children’s Sunday school at 9:45. 724-229-8393

At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., first Sunday of Advent worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Nancy Bular serving as liturgist. An offering will be taken for United Methodist Student Day. On Tuesday, Commission on Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Christmas poinsettia orders are due to Lori Ashby by Dec. 7. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, when the adult choir and Robin McCloskey will have special music. The church will be participating in the Washington Christmas Parade on Friday evening, passing out hot chocolate. Check out their stops along the parade route for a warm cup of chocolate. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, worship service will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Don Coleman begins a new Advent series titled, “A Second Look at Christmas”. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. The Active Christian Seniors will host a luncheon at 11 a.m. Dec. 8 in Fellowship Hall. Florist Jan Taylor will present “Flowers and Faith”. Chicken Cordon Bleu will be served for lunch at noon. Please RSVP to the church office at 724-745-0800 by Dec. 5. 724-745-0800

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. Worship service begins at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org

At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Parish of the South Hills, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, a contemporary worship service designed for young families begins at 5 p.m. Saturday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org.

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service begins at 9 a.m.

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, this will be the first Sunday in Advent. Sunday school for children ages 3 through high school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A second offering will be taken starting this Sunday through Advent. Pennies and nickels will be accepted this Sunday. This Sunday is also Food Pantry Sunday. All items are to be put on the table in the Sanctuary. If donations are brought at other times, there is a basket in Wesley Chapel for collection. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 7:30 p.m. The choir, under the direction of Butch Smith, will be preparing for the holiday season. New members are welcome. 724-663-4439

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Special music will be offered by Stacy Carman. The Washington Health System Teen Outreach Angel Tree will be available to make selections. Gifts are due by Dec. 14. On Thursday, the Bell and Chancel choirs will rehearse jointly at 6:30 p.m. An Advent dinner and concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, membership class will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Christian Education Building. The first Sunday of Advent worship service will begin at 11. New members will be received during service. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-258-8413

At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, widows group black Friday lunch at the church will begin at noon today. Greening of the church will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. An Advent covered dish luncheon will follow. 724-222-7488

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, worship service will begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. This is the first Sunday of the Advent season. Sunday school will begin at 9:15. On Wednesday, youth group will meet at 6 p.m. On Thursday, the choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, the church will participate in the Washington Christmas Parade. On Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, the church will conduct their annual drive-thru Nativity from 6 to 8 p.m., with actors and live animals portraying the scenes of Jesus’ birth. A CD is provided to tell the story while driving past scenes. All donations will be given to a local charity. 724-225-8610

At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, children’s choir practice begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:30, coffee hour at 10:15 and the worship service at 11. The mission team is collecting canned vegetables in November for the Greater Washington Area Food Bank. On Wednesday, scripture and sermon study begins at 6 p.m. in the nursery. 724-225-2110

At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer, teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., during which the Chancel Choir will sing and the children and youth will light the first candle on the Advent wreath. On Wednesday, Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesday, prayer and Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m.

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, HOPE meeting will begin at 7 p.m. tonight in the ministry center. All ladies are welcome. Adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. A free will offering will be received to cover the shipping costs for the Christmas Shoebox Ministry. On Wednesday, Bible study in the Ministry Center Conference Room and WAM for Children in the Ministry Center Office will begin at 7 p.m. On Thursday, SOC’s Christmas dinner and White Elephant gift exchange begins at 6:30 p.m. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. The church offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. The annual Christmas party will be held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. RSVP by Dec. 6 by emailing or calling the church office. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., adult Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by youth and children Sunday school and worship at 11 with Mary Dalesio serving as liturgist. Dale Dalesio and Elizabeth Belcheck will participate with the Advent wreath ceremony. Fifty year church members will be honored and the hanging of the greens luncheon will following the service. This is the last Sunday for canned vegetables for the food bank. Poinsettia orders are due by Dec. 14, and donations for the Red Stocking Tree will be taken through Dec. 14. A Christmas Corrola Brothers musical concert along with Dana Falosk will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 12th in the church Sanctuary. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, church school for all ages will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Nate Butler will be the worship leader at the communion service at 11. Warren Lemley will read the scriptures and Julia Faust will light the Advent Candle. Fellowship will follow in the chapel. Pecans will be available for sale in the chapel. On Wednesday, Bible study will begin at noon. On Thursday, a Den meeting will begin at 7 p.m. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 when Communion will be celebrated for the first Sunday of Advent. Bible study begins at 10 in the family room. On Tuesday, a Deacon meeting will begin at 7 p.m. On Dec. 6, decorating for Christmas Tea will begin at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, guest speaker will be the Rev. James Lee leading the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-222-1480

At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. On Wednesday, prayer meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study begins at 7. 724-222-2382

At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. There will be special music by the choir. Children’s church begins at 11:15. Choir practice begins at 5 p.m. and Bible study begins at 7. This is the last Sunday to collect new or gently used coats and jackets for the Marianna Mission. On Wednesday, prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. Angel tree names are available for nursing home residents. 724-938-7431

At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL class. The parish will begin its Christmas food drive on Sunday and continue thru Dec. 21. On Monday, adult scripture class on the writings of Saint John will begin at 7 p.m. The annual parish meeting is scheduled for Dec. 7. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. in the church hall. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. in the church hall and 6 p.m. in the gym. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. in the gym and 4 p.m. in the church hall. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sunday baptisms begin at 1:30 p.m. in the church hall. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org

At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Wednesday healing service begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Advent celebration will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, activities including filling boxes for soldiers begins at 9, and “Giving Thanks” and communion worship service at 10:30. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785; www.legacybaptistchurch.

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, “Light in the Window” Advent Praise worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by children’s Sunday school at 11:15. A covered dish dinner will follow worship. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558

, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service and children’s church at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.

At Meadow Lands United Methodist Church, 535 Pike Street, community Advent hymn sing and ice cream social will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Three local choirs will perform.

At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728

At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday with speaker the Rev. Eugene Beard of Triune Baptist Church in Wilkinsburg. Sunday school begins at 9:30. For van pickup, call by 8 p.m. today. 724-225-8211; nbchurch1896@verizon.net

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, hanging of the greens and decorating the Sanctuary will begin at 9 a.m. tomorrow. There will be carols and hot chocolate. Coffee and donuts begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 and contemporary worship service at 11. Light lunch to follow. Session meeting will follow lunch. Mission focus is personal hygiene products for military soldiers. On Thursday, Word of New Hope Bible Study in Fellowship Hall will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Panera Faith Talk begins at 7. 724-222-7490

At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 150 Sunset Blvd., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-8036

At Payne AME Church of Canonsburg, 31 Payne Place, a Day of Recognition for Licentiate Frank Brown will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Alfred Thompson, Pastor of St. Paul AME Church in Uniontown, as the guest speaker and the Rev. Caesar Roland Richburg, Candidate for Bishopric 2016 and Pastor of Williams Chapel AME Church in Orangeburg, S.C., will be the Master of Ceremonies. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service.

At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469

At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, weekend Masses begin at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Religious education classes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth will be held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. Prayer group meets after Tuesday Mass. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school will begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. 724-745-5962 At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740

At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133

At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324

At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service begins at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org

At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Open Life groups begin at 9. AWANA begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org

At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school classes for all ages. On Wednesday, adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Family movie night will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Young adults meet on the second and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org