Around the Area
At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, children will present their Christmas speeches at 9:40 a.m. Sunday. Afterward, birthday cake for Jesus, hot cocoa and coffee will be served. There will be no regular Sunday school classes. Worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. 724-225-5355; www.abundantlifebaptistwashpa.org
At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m., with children and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Special music will be provided by children. 724-229-8393
At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org
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 Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. The Longest Night service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday. 724-225-0632
At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. The children’s change collection in December will be used to purchase a brick for the Bentworth Community Center Project. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. 724-239-2513
At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services, including a Torah service, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080
Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45, and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. 724-947-5387
At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The adult choir and Cody Hillberry will provide special music. A musical presentation, “The Hope of Christmas,” with the adult and Young Voices choirs will be presented at 6 p.m. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com
At Calvary Temple Church, 1200 Donnan Ave., Washington, children’s Christmas program begins at 10 a.m. Sunday. Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-7770
At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The eighth annual Christmas Laser Spectacular will be held at 6 and 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. Tickets are available at www.canonsburgup.org. 724-745-0800
At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org
At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Christian education classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org
At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Sunday school begins at 9:45. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 724-746-1330
At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Festival Sunday will feature one worship service at 10 a.m. Afterward, there will be a live nativity, ornament-making and hot cocoa. Sunday school will not be held. 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, Sunday school for those 5 and older begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Liturgist will be Rick Guy. Quarters will taken for the coin collection, although any type of denomination will be accepted. The money will be donated to the Heroes for Hendrik Fund. Used shoes are being collected through June. The shoes will be refurbished and given to people in need. Any size or styles will be accepted. 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. Nancy Brownlee will serve as liturgist, and Holy Communion will be celebrated. Session will meet at noon. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. 724-663-7632
At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. The children will participate, along with the chimes and vocal choirs. Camille Villena and Alina Mayton will play a violin duet.
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At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413
At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-222-7488
At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Dartball team will not meet Tuesday. 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, a chronological study of the Bible begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10. The worship service begins at 11. Noisy Bucket Sunday will be observed. Christmas luncheon will follow the worship service. After lunch, church members will go caroling and present a live nativity at Washington Crown Center. Singing will begin at 1:45 p.m. Youth choir meets at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, and the adult choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursdays. The mission team is collecting winter scarves, hats and mittens for adults and children in need. 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 begins at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org
At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Dan Chunko will provide music, and the chancel choir will perform its Christmas cantata. Bible study will not be held Wednesday. 724-222-4780
At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, the choir will present a Christmas cantata during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Christmas caroling to shut-ins will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday. 724-222-1510
At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.
At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin at 6 p.m. The adult choir meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A covered-dish dinner is held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com
At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Christmas caroling with an open house will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org
At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-4040
At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006
At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Child care for children 5 and younger will be provided during Sunday school and the worship service. The deacons will be delivering poinsettias to shut-ins during Christmas week. Those who know someone who would enjoy getting a poinsettia are asked to call the church office at 724-225-5415. Kids’ Night will not be held Wednesday. fpcwash@comcast.net
At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m. A blended worship service begins at 8:45 a.m. Youth Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today. Takeout will be available until 5:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meetings begin at 7 p.m. Sundays in the social hall. 724-745-5771; www.cbgumc.org
At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Diana Barnes will serve as liturgist at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The choir will present the Christmas cantata, “One Silent Night.” The food bank item for December is any type of boxed food. 724-745-2611
At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. The children will play the bells to “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” at 11:15, followed by refreshments at noon. The confirmation class will meet at 4:30 p.m. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. 724-222-2520; www.firstchurchwashington.org
At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Cantata rehearsal will follow at noon. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org
At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the Christmas cantata worship service at 11. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and youth group and BUD children’s ministry are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-222-1480
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-2382
At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speaker will be Tom Ravasio, associate pastor of Journey by Faith FMC. 724-222-4766
At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the parish Christmas breakfast and children’s program. “The O Antiphons,” a prayer service in preparation for Christmas, will begin at 7 p.m. Christmas Day Mass begins at 10 a.m. 724-225-1895
At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and the Vigil Mass begins at 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org
At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-1448
At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school begins 8:30 a.m. Nursery care will be provided for children younger than 5. Children’s Sunday will be observed at 10 a.m. After the service, a light snacks will be served, and a baby shower for Jesus to support Love in a Basket will be held. 724-222-5630
Legacy Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands, 340 Racetrack Road, Washington. 724-678-7182; www.Legacyofpa.com
Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the LeMoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073
At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday school for children and middle school students begins at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net
At Living Stone Community Church, 265A North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for junior and senior high school students and adults begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. www.lsccwash.com
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
At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service 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 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, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net
At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM
At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Christmas concert with music provided by Circle of Faith begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Light refreshments will be served afterward. A light breakfast will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages. Children and youth Christmas program will begin at 11 a.m. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490
At New Hope Worship Center, Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday evening service begins at 7. There is no evening service the third Sunday of the month, when a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday worship service begins at 7 p.m.
At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray, will hold a blue Christmas worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday. Regular worship services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m.
At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. every Friday. Christmas caroling will be held Saturday. 724-225-8036
At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Craig Kephart will conduct the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. 724-941-3635
At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com
At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nursery care will be provided. Youth group will go Christmas caroling Tuesday, with a Christmas party to follow. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us
At Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, Sunday worship services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Connection is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. Nursery care is available for all services. 724-627-9430
At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net
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. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org
At St. John Bible Center, Lawrence, 724-223-0445
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org
At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560
At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11:15. Communion will be celebrated. Bible study will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 724-745-5962; www.lutheransonline.com/stpaulscanonsburg 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 Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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 Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services begin at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Children’s Christmas program will be presented at 11 a.m. Sunday. 724-941-4770
At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, a combined Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Life groups will not meet. Christmas musical will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. AWANA will not be held Wednesday. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org
At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays, and the worship service begins at 3 p.m. Sundays.
At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org
At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., with the Sunday worship service at 10. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. 724-222-2280