CHRISTMAS SERVICES \ In the area

BAPTIST
Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: "A Family Night at Christmas" service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24.
Calvary Baptist Church, 1463 Shields Road, Boardman: Lessons and carols in candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and carol sing at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave., Youngstown: Worship and Jesus celebration at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, 317 Belmont St. N.W., Warren: Oplatek (Christmas wafer) dinner after 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday; Shepherd's Mass at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24 with a light reception following; Feast of St. Stephen Mass at 9 a.m. Dec. 26; Feast of St. John Mass at 9 a.m. Dec. 27 Mass; and Feast of Holy Innocents Mass at 9 a.m. Dec. 28.
Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland: Masses at 4, 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24 and at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 25.
Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Oak St., Youngstown: Mass at 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown: Masses at 5 and midnight Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 25.
Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 291 Scoville Drive, Vienna: Confessions from noon to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24; Mass (traditional Latin) at midnight Dec. 24 preceded by singing of carols by choir at 11:30 p.m. and blessing of the nativity scene and Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church, 702 Cameron Ave., Youngstown: Oplatek (Christmas wafer) dinner after 3:30 p.m. Mass Sunday; Shepherd's Mass at midnight Dec. 24; Feast of St. Stephen Mass at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 26; and Feast of St. John Mass at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 27 with blessing and distribution of wine.
St. Edward Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown: Sacrament of reconciliation at 7 p.m. Tuesday; Masses at 4, 6 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; and 9 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Elizabeth Church, 124 Keystone St., Campbell: Mass at 9 p.m. Dec. 24 and at 9 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave., Campbell: Mass at 9 p.m. Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell: Masses at 4 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24 and mass at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Michael Church, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield: Vigil of Christmas with Masses at 4, 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown: Masses at 4 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24 and at 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
CHRISTIAN
Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., Canfield: Communion service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24; no worship service Dec. 25.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Boardman and First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, Youngstown: Candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25 with a light breakfast at 10. Casual and comfortable is the tone for the Christmas Day service; children may attend in pajamas.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2051 E. Market St., Warren: Candlelight and communion services at 5 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25 with Christmas carols.
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell: Royal hours of Christmas at 9 a.m. Friday; Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 7 p.m. Dec. 24; and Matins of Christmas at 8:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 25.
Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 626 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Great vespers at 4 p.m. Dec. 24; Matins of Nativity at 9 a.m. and liturgy at 10 a.m. Dec. 25 with children's Christmas concert and reception; Synaxis of the Mother of God with liturgy at 10 a.m. and vespers at 6 p.m. Dec. 26; and St. Stephen and liturgy at 10 a.m. Dec. 27.
Nativity of Christ Church, 727 Miller Ave., Youngstown: Great Aftersupper at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24; liturgy at 10 a.m. Dec. 25; Synaxis of Holy Theotokos-liturgy at 9 a.m. Dec. 26; and First Martyr Stephen-liturgy at 9 a.m. Dec. 27.
St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown: Royal hours at 10 a.m. Friday; Vespersal Divine Liturgy with Holy Communion at 6 p.m. Dec. 24; and Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
St. Mark Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan Way, Youngstown: Matins and liturgy at 8 p.m. Dec. 24; St. Stephen and liturgy at 9 a.m. Dec. 27 and vespers at 6 p.m. Dec. 30.
St. Michael's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown: Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of Our Lord at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25 with fellowship following in the church basement.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St., Youngstown: Holy hours at 9:30 a.m. Friday; Orthros and Divine Liturgy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24; and Orthros at 9:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25.
Sts. Peter & amp; Paul Ukrainian Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown: Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and St. Nicholas program at center at 5 p.m. Sunday and liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Calla Community Church, 6842 W. Calla Road, Canfield: Candlelight communion service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 with prelude at 6:30 with violinist Heidi Nemeth and worship service at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 25.
LUTHERAN
Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman: Sunday school presentation of "Christmas Presence" at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday; family worship with Leap of Faith music team and choir ensemble's musical drama, "One Small Child," at 4 p.m. and traditional candlelight services at 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24; and Holy Communion worship service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., Columbiana: Candlelight services at 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24 and one service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield: Service of lessons and carols at 10 a.m. Sunday; candlelight and communion worship at 5 with child care provided, candlelight and communion worship with sanctuary choir and special music at 7:30 p.m. and candlelight and communion worship at 11 p.m. Dec. 24; worship service and communion at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown: Prelude at 6:30 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m. Dec. 24; no services Dec. 25.
Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown: Children and family worship service at 4 p.m. and festival communion worship with candlelight services at 6, 8 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and worship at 11 a.m. Dec. 25.
METHODIST
Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Boardman: Family candlelight service at 5 p.m., candlelight festival of music and carols at 9 p.m. and candlelight communion service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. Nursery child care will be available at the first two services. Christmas Day celebration at 10 a.m. Dec. 25 with child care available.
Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown: An informal, family service at 7 p.m. and traditional, candlelight service at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and worship service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Coalburg United Methodist Church, 1906 Wick Campbell Road, Hubbard: The Cantata, "Name Above All Names," at 10:45 a.m. Sunday by the Chancel Choir and candlelighting service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24.
Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard: Candlelight service with special music at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and celebration service at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 25. An adult-staffed nursery will be provided during these services.
Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Candlelighting service of lessons and carols at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and worship at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Abundant Life Fellowship of New Waterford, 46469 state Route 46, New Waterford: Holiday music, storyteller and candlelight communion service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 with refreshments following.
PRESBYTERIAN
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 471 Mathews Road, Boardman: Worship with choral canata, "Glory, Love and Praise," at 11 a.m. Sunday; candlelight service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and worship only service at 11 a.m. Dec. 25.
First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 with prelude starting at 7:15 and service at 11 a.m. Dec. 25.
John Knox Presbyterian Church, 1806 Market St., Youngstown: candlelight service at 8 p.m. Dec. 24 and service at 11 a.m. Dec. 25.
Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Poland: Services will be at 4 p.m. with Sheet and Tube Brass Quartet and Heaven's 11+Singers, 7 p.m. with Fresh Air Dulcimer Band and Heaven's 11+Singers and 10 p.m. with Edelweiss Woodwind Quintet and Chancel Choir on Dec. 24, which also will include candlelighting and ringing of the 1850 tower bell, and carol sing service at 11 a.m. Dec. 25.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman: Chancel choir and Edelweiss Choir at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; family candlelight service at 7 p.m. with children and youth pageant and communion and candlelight service with adult choir at 10 a.m. Dec. 24.
PROTESTANT
Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown: Candlelight service with communion at 8 p.m. Dec. 24 with Bob Fitch directing chancel choir in the cantata, "Colors of Christmas."
UNITARIAN
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown: "The Last Straw" program on magic and stress of holiday at 11 Sunday; candlelight service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24; and at 11 a.m. Dec. 25 with stories and carols.