valley christmas eve and christmas day services

Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches. Christmas Eve is next Saturday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25.

assembly of god

Youngstown Metro Church, 801 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.

baptist

New Life Baptist Church, 3414 state Route 208, New Wilmington, Pa.: Christmas Eve services at 4 and 6 p.m. and Christmas Day at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation available at all.

CATHOLIC

Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Road, North Jackson: Christmas Eve liturgy at midnight and Christmas Day liturgy at 10 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. with “Joy to the World” Christmas Eve choir and 11 p.m. Mass. Pre-Mass carol singing will begin 30 minutes before each Mass. Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m. with pre-Mass program 30 minutes before.

Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers: Christmas Eve Mass at 8 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m.

Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Church, 770 Fifth St., Struthers: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. and midnight and Christmas Day Mass at 11 a.m.

Holy Apostles Parish at St. Stephen of Hungary Church, 854 Wilson Ave, Youngstown: Christmas Eve carols starting at 3:30 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m.

Holy Apostles Parish at Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Church, 421 Covington St., Youngstown: Christmas Eve Mass at midnight with prelude by Od Srca Tamburitzans at 11:30 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland: Christmas Eve Masses at 4, 8 and 11 p.m., and Christmas Day Masses at 10 a.m. and noon.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown: Christmas Eve liturgies at 5 and 10 p.m. and no midnight and Christmas Day liturgy at 10 a.m.

Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 291 Scoville Drive, Vienna: Confessions will be heard from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. before midnight Mass on Christmas Eve with instrumental prelude at 11:30 p.m. and procession and blessing of the Nativity scene and Christmas Day Masses at 8 and 11 a.m.

St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. children’s service, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. with choir and Christmas Day Masses at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. and prelude of carols at 11:30 p.m. followed by midnight Mass and Christmas Day Mass at 10:30 a.m.

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve carols at 4:30 p.m. and vigil Mass at 5 p.m. and Christmas Day Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

St. Edward Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. (no midnight Mass) and Christmas Day Masses at 9 and 11:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church, 300 N. Broad St., Canfield: Christmas Eve Masses at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and Christmas Day Masses at 10 a.m.

St. Patrick Church, 357 N. Main St., Hubbard: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. and midnight and Christmas Day Masses at 8 and 10 a.m.

St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. and midnight and Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m.

St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard: Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. in church and gym and 6 p.m. and midnight and Christmas Day Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

covenant

Faith Community Covenant Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Boulevard, Youngstown: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 4 p.m. and Christmas Day worship at 10:45 a.m.

disciples of christ

Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., Canfield: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day worship at 10:30 a.m.

Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Central Christian Church, 216 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, Pa.: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10:15 a.m.

Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman: Christmas Eve candlelight worship at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. with cocoa, cookies and PJs.

First Christian Church of Girard, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m.

episcopal

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren: Christmas Eve services at 4 with Eucharist and musical prelude at 10:30 p.m. with service at 11 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 9 a.m.

St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman: Christmas Eve Festival Eucharist at 8 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve family service at 4 p.m. with pageant and preludial music at 9:30 p.m. and Festal Holy Eucharist at 10 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.

interdenominational

Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, Canfield: Christmas Eve candlelight communion service starting with violin music by John Vagas at 6:30 p.m., a gift to the church by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rhinehart in memory of his mother, Cedora, and service at 7 p.m. on “On a Cold, Dark Hilltop.” Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. with message on “Christmas Morning.”

lutheran

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman: Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4 and 7 p.m. Christmas Day service of lessons and carols at 10 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church, 250 Sexton St., Struthers: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 13519 Woodworth Road, New Springfield: Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.

Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman: Christmas Eve family-friendly candlelight worship service at 4 p.m. with communion and Leap of Faith praise team; traditional service of carols, candles and communion led by organ and senior choir at 7:30 p.m.; and quiet candlelight service with candles, carols and communion at 11 p.m.

Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima: Christmas Eve services at 7 and 11 p.m. and Christmas Day services at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: Christmas Eve services at 6 and 9 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave., Hubbard: Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion, Bible readings and prayer followed by pot-luck brunch and singing of Christmas carols.

Historic Lutheran Church of St. John, 1429 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., Columbiana: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield: Service of lessons and carols at 10:15 a.m. Sunday with brunch following; Christmas Eve candlelight services with Holy Communion at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sanctuary Choir at the later service and Christmas Day service at 10:15 a.m. with Holy Communion.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. with communion and Christmas Day morning prayer service at 11 a.m.

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road, Poland: Christmas Eve worship at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. with Holy Communion and baptism.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church, 14394 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg area of Youngstown: Christmas Eve worship at 5 p.m. for families with young children and story of Jesus’ birth portrayed and candlelight services with communion at 7 and 10 p.m. Christmas Day service at 9:30 a.m. with lessons and carols.

Zion Lutheran Church, 10857 Main St., New Middletown: Candlelight Christmas Eve worship at 7 p.m. with readings, carols, candle lighting and Holy Communion and 11 p.m. service with Holy Communion and candle-lighting ceremony. Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.

meNNONITE

North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, North Lima: Christmas Eve candle-lighting service at 5:30 p.m.

methodist

Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Boardman: Christmas Eve family-friendly worship at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary with Ring-A-Lings for children and candles, carols and communion, service at 9 p.m. in the sanctuary with candles, carols and communion and 11 p.m. service in the chapel with message, singing and candlelight with lay speaker, Bob Fry. Christmas Day casual worship at 10:30 a.m. in fellowship hall with blessing of the toys.

Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., Brookfield: Christmas Eve family worship at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. traditional service. Christmas Day worship at 10:45 a.m. followed by brunch.

Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., Canfield: Christmas Eve services at 1:30 p.m. with Scripture, prayer and Christmas message, 6 p.m. worship for families and children and features the children’s choir and inspirational message and 9 p.m. traditional worship with special instrumental and vocal music and message of hope. All services include the Christmas story, carols, communion and candlelight. Christmas Day worship at 9:30 a.m. with free, hot breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in Atrium Hall.

Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, Liberty: Christmas Eve family-oriented service with harpist at 7 and 10 p.m. service for adults with brass quintet. Both will include candle lighting and communion.

Girard First United Methodist Church, 221 N. Market St., Girard: Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 11 a.m.

New Hope United Methodist CHurch, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown: Joint Christmas Eve service of “Carols, Candles and Communion” at 6 p.m. with Richard Brown from United Methodist Church.

West Austintown United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., Austintown: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m.

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road (Route 62), Canfield: Christmas Eve contemporary service at 3 p.m. in fellowship hall for all ages with music by Toggle Praise Team, traditional candlelight service at 7 p.m. with Chancel Choir and 11 p.m. candlelight communion service in the sanctuary.

nondenominational

Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, New Waterford: Christmas Eve candlelight service with worship, carols, children’s story time and communion from 6 to 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. with prayer and message.

Abundant Life Ministries, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m. with praise, worship and dance.

Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.

Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road, Canfield: Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at 8:30 p.m., with music starting at 8 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 9:30 a.m.

Orthodox

Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, 727 Miller Ave., Youngstown: Christmas Eve vesperal liturgy at 10 a.m. and compline with Christmas carols at 5 p.m. and Christmas Day Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 301 Struthers-Liberty Road, Campbell: Nativity (Christmas) Eve, strict fast day, with vesper liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at 9 a.m. and Nativity vigil, Great Compline and matins at 4 p.m.; Christmas Day festal Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.; Second Day Feast of the Nativity with Divine Liturgy (Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos) at 9 a.m. Dec. 26; Third Day of the Feast of the Nativity (Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen) with Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Dec. 27; Circumcision of Our Lord-St. Basil the Great with Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Jan. 1; Theophany Eve, Jan. 5, strict fast day, with vesper liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 9 a.m. and Theophany vigil with Great Compline/matins and great blessing of water at 6 p.m.; Holy Theophany of Our Lord with festal Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Jan. 6; and Afterfeast of the Theophany (synaxis of St. John the Baptist) with Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Jan. 7.

PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard: Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at 4 p.m. with soloists Tammy Howard and Brian Ondo and 10:45 p.m. candlelight service with communion and special music by church choir.

First Presbyterian Church, 3654 N. Main St., Mineral Ridge: Christmas Eve candlelight services at 5:30 p.m. with special music and 11 p.m. service with music by organist Larry Harris and Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. in fellowship hall with the Christmas story, carols and communion.

First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Churchill Road, Girard: Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Christmas Day service at 11 a.m.

First United Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., East Palestine: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road (Route 304), Liberty: Christmas Eve children and family service at 4 p.m. in fellowship hall around the manger and traditional worship at 6 p.m., “Carols, Communion, Candies and Christ” and lighting of Christ candle on Advent wreath and passing Light of Christ across congregation.

Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Poland: Christmas Eve candlelight service at 4 p.m. with presentation by children and music by Sheet and Tube Brass and 7 p.m. candlelight service will Edelweiss Quintet and Chancel Choir. There is no 10 p.m. service.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman: Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. led by children and youth with candle lighting and communion and 10 p.m. service with candle lighting, communion and Chancel Choir. Christmas Day informal service at 10:30 a.m. (no 8:15 a.m. service).

unitarian

Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown: Christmas Eve multigenerational candlelight service at 5 p.m. with readings, carols, pageant and visit by St. Nicholas and Christmas Day service at 11 a.m. with meditations, readings and music.

unity

Unity Centre for Spirtual Living, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty: Candleligh service at 7 p.m. Thursday. Christmas Day service, “Not Such a Silent Night,” with Cay Tomerlin at 11 a.m.