BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEFamily Holy Communion will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Communion elements will be served to family units with no appointment necessary.A church membership class will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 4. For information, contact the church office at 724-482-4116.

CHICORA U.M.A contemporary service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Chicora United Methodist Church, Central Avenue, Chicora. The service will include skits and rock 'n' roll, country and praise music.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.The Rev. Kathy Mikesell will lead "New Beginnings," an informational class about the United Methodist Church and becoming new and involved members. The class will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Wheelchair escorts are needed for Sundays in February at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex.Flower charts are currently posted. Vases may be purchased to honor or in memory of loved ones. The cost is $14.50 per vase.

CHRIST'S OUTREACHA new small group for married couples will begin meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCECommunity Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road will hold the annual venison dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 18 with Tunch Ilkin, former Steelers Pro Bowler and current radio announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers Network. Tickets will be on sale Feb. 5.

COVENANT PRESBYA special farewell reception will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., in honor of David Hahn, the church's longtime baritone/tenor section leader, who is moving to New Jersey.A noisy offering of spare change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.On Sunday, Dr. Ahmed Abdelwahab, of the Islamic Center in Pittsburgh, will begin a two-part series for the Seekers Class on "Islam in the World Today." The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

FAITH FELLOWSHIPA gathering will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Center Township, for families, couples and single people. Participants should take a hot dish, cold dish and drink to share. Table setting will be provided. Adults should also take games. Games and prizes for children will be provided.

FAITH U.P.The annual business meeting will be held after the Sunday service at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., Center Township.

FIRST BAPTISTThe Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have a soup and salad social 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center. It will include election of officers.A men's prayer breakfast is scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.The Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class will host a family swim social from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at a Traco facility on Progress Avenue in Cranberry Township.Jonathan and Sarah Weber, missionary candidates to Belgium, will share their ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.

FIRST U.M.A spiritual renewal healing service with Communion will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERANThe next book discussion at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., has changed. The book for discussion will be "The Kite" by Khaled Hosseini. They will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Envelopes are still available for anyone who wishes to contribute to the prayer shawl ministry.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANThe movie "Finding Nemo" will be shown from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., for children in kindergarten through grade three. Snacks will be served.The older youth group will host a Hideous Fashion Show from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the youth center. Food will be provided. Youth group members should take chips, juice or soda and a dollar.

GRACEWAY COMMUNITYHeather Fencil will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township. Doughnuts and coffee will be served before the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.The youth group is now selling candles to raise money for the Creation Concert. The group will also participate in the Seeking Wisdom retreat on Feb. 3 and 4.

HILL U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The deacons will host a Fifth Sunday potluck luncheon following the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler. Chili, beverages and dessert will be provided. Those attending should take appetizers or salads to share.Kid's Club, for children age 3 through grade four, will begin its spring session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meetings will include a Bible study, music and crafts. A $2 donation is requested to cover the cost of meals. For information, contact Kathy Sawyer at 724-287-5427.Volunteers are needed to set up, host, operate PowerPoint and serve refreshments for the weekly Saturday evening services. Contact John Porter to volunteer.Nominations for the position of elder and deacon are now being accepted by the nominating committee.End-of-the-year giving statements will be mailed out by Tuesday.The annual congregational meeting will take place after the 10:30 a.m. service Feb. 5. Copies of the 2005 annual report will be available this Sunday for pickup.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBYMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host its annual congregational meeting at 6 p.m. Saturday. Dinner will be served and participants should take a vegetable, dessert or salad to share. Entertainment will by provided by Tim Amerson and Keith Stauffer. The meeting will follow the dinner and entertainment. Annual reports are now available for review at the church.An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call 724-287-8799.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESA time of dedication and re-commitment for the Come Let Us Build building campaign at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be held during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration. This time will celebrate God's provision of the 20 acres of land at 127 Knoch Rd., Clinton Twp. — New Life's future church and mission outpost home.Volunteers are needed for the Homework Connection program. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.The middle school and senior high youth groups will hold a Super Bowl party at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Road, Valencia. Males are should take a beverage to share and females are asked to take a snack to share. For details, contact the Rev. Tim Fulkerson at 724-586-1111 or tim@newlifexn.org.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GODParticipants in the youth and family ski trip will depart from North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., at 7 a.m. Saturday. The group will return to the church at about 8 p.m. Saturday.Handbell choir rehearsal will resume at 6 p.m. Monday in room 209.The Women of the Church of God will host a tea in the parlor at noon Feb. 2. A program on Habitat for Humanity work in Mississippi will be presented by Diane Fort. Participants should take their favorite teacup.

OLD UNION PRESBYMembers of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, interested in joining the building committee should sign up in the back of the church.Volunteers are needed to debone chicken at 4 p.m. Friday for the weekend soup sale. Volunteers will start making soup at 9 a.m. Saturday. Quarts should be available for purchase by noon.The bicentennial committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Anyone interested in helping to make plans to celebrate 200 years is invited.

PARK U.P.The youth group at Park United Presbyterian Church 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, has opened registration for its Sunday skating trip to all youth in grades six through 12. Cost is $2 for participants age 12 and younger and $3.50 for those age 13 and older. The group will leave after the Sunday service and return to the church for hot cocoa and fellowship after skating. For details, contact the Rev. Pat McElroy at 724-452-9570.The annual congregational Super Bowl party will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 5. Admission price is one can of soup for the Southwest Butler County Food Cupboard. Participants should take their favorite snack.

SAINT ANDREWS U.P.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The annual congregational meeting will follow the service.A new members class will begin in February. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-4777.

ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICALAn offering for the Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels program will be collected during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.A chili and brownie cookoff will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The praise team will lead the 8:35 Alive service Sunday in the fellowship hall.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPALThere will be a meeting at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the parish hall for members of the prayer chain of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., to update lists and receive new calling information.The next Crusillo weekend retreats are Feb. 23-26 for men and March 23-26 for women. For details, call Rev. Geary at 724-287-1869.A choice of Bible studies will be available on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The groups will meet at 7 p.m. at the church.A volunteer is needed to coordinate a brunch for the Feb. 12 annual meeting. For information, contact the Kamerers at 724-865-2548.

ST. RICHARD R.C.The Men's Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a pre-Super Bowl barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Featured will be barbecued ribs, games and fellowship. A donation will be accepted. Reservations are requested. Call the church office at 724-444-1971 to sign up.A healing Mass for Charismatics will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Members of the Prayer Group will be available following Mass for personal prayer.

TRINITY LUTHERANThe Lord's Supper will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Center Township.A meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. service Feb. 12 for those participating in Katie's Garden.The Kid's Club program for children in grade six and younger will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for Bible stories, games, crafts and music.The youth group will be selling Giant Eagle gift cards in the narthex after all services.

VALENCIA U.P.The Rev. Gary Weston will begin the four-part sermon series "Purposeful Parenting" at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia United Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Nursery care is available during the service.The Small Group Bible Study will begin studying "A Glimpse of Glory", a study on Christian Character at 7 p.m. today. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the church lounge.The Mom's Morning Out program meets from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the church. Child care is provided for children age 5 and younger. The program is free, and advance registration is required. To sign up, call 724-625-2002.

WHITE OAK SPRINGS PRESBYA congregational dinner will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Members should take a side dish or dessert to share and table service for their family. Rolls, bread and beverages will be provided.Annual reports are due Sunday.