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Children’s Ministries & Activities

Nursery/Cry Room – Little one restless during service? Not to worry! Our Nursery/Cry room, located in the back of the Sanctuary, is available for you and your child. You can sit comfortably and still participate in the worship service.
KBASH – Sunday morning during our Worship Service, children ages 3 years old - 5th grade are invited to attend KBASH! The children sit in the main worship service, have a children’s moment with the pastor, and are then dismissed for children’s church. They are always welcome to stay in our main service as well!
Youth Group  – Come join us every Thursday evening from 6:30pm-8PM during the school year! Kids in grades 6th -12th are welcome. Bring a friend!
Christian Preschool – Our church has an onsite preschool for children ages 3-5 years old. For more information, please visit our MCC Preschool page, or email Michele at mtchestnutpreschool@gmail.com.

Adult Ministries & Activities

Sunday School Classes – Join us for an ongoing Women’s Bible Study each Sunday (9AM) through Memorial Day (May 25, 2026). We will be learning from the book Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin. New, used, e-book, and audiobook versions can be found on Amazon or wherever you buy your books. See Susie Beardsley for more details.
Young Adult Bible Study - All young adults are welcome to come to this monthly Bible study! We are following a book called Becoming Fully Brewed: A Guide to Following Jesus in a Deeper, Authentic Way. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall at 6PM. Choir and Handbell Choir – Handbell (6PM) and Choir (7PM) rehearsals are held each Thursday through the week of Pentecost (May 24, 2026). We encourage anyone to join!
Food Cupboard – Our onsite Food Cupboard is located at the Mission House (next to the church). Distribution Nights are the first Monday of each month from 6PM-7:30PM. Donations can be dropped off at the Church Office (Mon-Thur 9AM-1PM), or in the shopping cart located in the church vestibule. Volunteers to help with Food Cupboard operations are always welcome! Need help or want to volunteer? Please contact us at mtchestnutfc@zoominternet.net!

Community Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous – We are privileged to host AA meetings every week on Mondays at 8PM.
Mt. Chestnut Senior Center – Monday mornings at 10AM the Seniors Group meets in the Fellowship Hall. The seniors play games, have meetings, Bible study, lunch, and participate in other fun activities.

Meet our Staff

The Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church is part of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery which consists of Presbyterian churches in Beaver and Butler County areas of Pennsylvania. Our church is governed by 12 Elders and one Pastor/Moderator along with many members of the church community that form the committees in the church.

PASTOR:  Rev. Mark Allio

ELDERS:
Anita Rodgers, Bev Schnitski, Angela Ray, Rick Beardsley, Ryan Colteryahn, Linda Pollack, Charlene Eckert, Aaron Edwards, Terry Cranmer, & Laura Palmer

DEACONS: 
Marcia Kotek, Joyce Laughlin, Karen Hoover, Donna Lee & Mike Hibbs, Brian McCandless, Jackie Graham, Sarah Postupac

STAFF:
Clerk of Session: Joyce Laughlin
Director of Music: Michael Dean
Organists: Michael Dean, Carla Osborne
AV Tech: Amy Metrick
Deacon Moderator: Donna Lee Hibbs
Youth Director: Rachel Hixon
Treasurer & Payroll Secretary: Anita Rodgers 
Financial Secretary: Marianne Hastings
Office Manger: Wren Rank
Custodian: Julie Davis
Preschool Teachers: Michele Gonda & Arlene Sutton
Preschool Aide: Tricia Dulya
Preschool Treasurer: Anita Rodgers
Children’s Church Leader: Open Position

History

Since 1858, the faithful people of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church have been striving to keep God’s commandment of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to our community and to the world through our various programs, groups, and outreach ministries. Because of the faith, strength, and determination of our predecessors, we are blessed with ample spiritual resources.

In 1850, the land on which the original church building stands was surveyed and so began the history of Mt. Chestnut Church. The congregation was organized in 1857 by Rev. William Brandon as a part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The congregation made and laid the bricks for a 40 x 45 foot building on Route 422 and then paid a carpenter $490.29 to finish the work.

The membership grew rapidly, and by 1862 there were about 100 members. Over the next 130 years the congregation underwent a lot of changes including 18 ministers called to Mt. Chestnut. As is common in any church history, membership saw its periods of growth and periods of decline.

The work of the Holy Spirit has always been evident in the works of this church family. The membership had increased dramatically and so did attendance of worship, Sunday School, and small groups. In the early 1980’s, we had physically outgrown our building and surrounding property. As a happy result, plans were drawn up, property was acquired, and the work began on a new, modern church building. On Christmas Eve 1987, the Mt. Chestnut congregation worshiped and celebrated the nativity of our Lord in the new (present) church building at 727 West Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001.

Today the church enjoys an outstanding music program, an established Christian Preschool, a Food Cupboard, and other new groups and programs. Our building is used in the community by AA & Al-Anon, Girl Scout troops, a Senior Citizens Center, a Township Polling Place, and many others.

The congregation serves in a rural, agricultural community which is experiencing subtle growth. The area is community-oriented and “small town” friendly. Although we have experienced steady growth in the congregation, we have still maintained our small church friendliness. The Mt. Chestnut congregation strives to welcome and embrace, with a Christ-like love, all who enter here. We are Spirit directed, forward looking, and community and mission minded, helping people to live in God’s love, for which we give all praise and glory to God!

Prayer Request

The leadership of the church counts it a privilege to pray for you and your needs.

Please take a moment to send us your prayer requests!