Chicora U.M.A contemporary service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Chicora United Methodist Church, 203 Central Ave., Chicora.

Christ Community U.M.The fall worship schedule begins this weekend Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays. Contemporary services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sundays. Blood pressure screenings will follow all services.A pig roast will be held Saturday on the church lawn. Food service will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. An "End of Summer" service will begin at 6:30 p.m.Persons interested in church membership are invited to New Beginnings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For details, contact the Rev. Kathy Mikesell.Sunday School Rally Day activities begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Teachers will be introduced and children will be able to visit their classrooms. Adults may choose from three classes offered in the fall. Members are asked to take a breakfast treat to share. Coffee and juice will be provided.The youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The program is open to youth in grades 7-12.Orientation meetings for Disciple I and IV classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.Get to Know You gatherings will be held Monday at the Love residence and Sept. 14 at the Kendall home. For times and directions, contact the church office.

Christ's OutreachBeth Yost and Patty Helms will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue. The Board of Directors will meet following the service.A gathering of bow hunters will be held at 6 p.m. today at the home of Tim Huff. Participants will share tips, practice shooting and fellowship. Participants should take their own targets if possible. For directions, Contact the Rev. Ken Palmer.The missions council will distribute empty plastic bags during the weekend services for use in the annual Crisis Care Kit drive.Choir members will kick off the season with a potluck dinner after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sopranos should take a main dish and altos should take a side or dessert. Men will assist with setup and cleanup. Copies of the Christmas music and rehearsal CD's will be distributed. Scheduled rehearsals for fall will be held at 6 p.m. Sundays.Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals will resume at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. The format for this fall's dinners have changed to the following — the second Wednesday of the month will be a potluck meal, and the last Wednesday of the month will be a pizza and salad meal. A sign-up calendar is available in the kitchen for volunteers willing to make a meal on the alternating Wednesdays. Volunteers for desserts and cleanup are also welcome.The new Sunday school rooms are finished. Volunteers are needed to paint and stain. Willing workers should contact the church office at 724-283-8407 or cocsecy@zoominternet.net.Kid-oriented foods, such as fruit snacks, pudding, canned spaghetti, cereals and baby food, are being collected for the food bank during September. Nonperishable food and paper items are welcome at any time.

Community AllianceThe Community Women's Fall Kickoff will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The program will follow. Tickets are $6.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, which meets at McQuistion Elementary School, will have an all-church picnic and pig roast Sunday at the Masonic Shelter in Alameda Park's. The event will begin with an outdoor service at 11 a.m. The picnic will follow at noon.The church will provide meat, drinks and tableware. Participants should take a large side dish to share.

Covenant PresbyWelcome back Sunday will be observed this weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Acontinental breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room. Sunday school registration will follow and classes for youth and adults will begin at 9:45 a.m.Dr. Betty Anderson will lead the Seekers Class Sunday. She will report on her experiences as a delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church.Sunday services will return to 11 a.m. this week. Awelcome back luncheon will follow this week's service.

Faith Fellowship AllianceThe AWANA Clubs of Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will resume its weekly meetings. The clubs meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday on the church's lower level. The program is open to children in preschool through grade 6. Cost is 25 cents per week.A prayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jeff Norris, district superintendent. His topic will be Agents of Atonement. Those attending should register by calling 724-287-2700.

Faith U.P.Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will begin Christian Education for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Acatered fellowship meal will follow the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a ladies' retreat from 6 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The camp is open to ladies and girls, age 12 and older from churches in the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania.On Sunday, church attendees and friends are invited to the church's annual Friend Day activities starting with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. The service, which will include baptism, will be at 10:55 a.m. A cookout and an afternoon service will follow. There will be no evening service.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will elect officers for the 2006-07 term at the kickoff dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. "A Servant's Heart"is the theme and Kathy Oesterling will share her experiences from a recent missionary trip to Japan. Participants should take a casserole or salad. Rolls and beverages will be provided. Current officers will provide desserts.

First English LutheranFamily pictures will be taken from 3 to 9 p.m. today and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The senior choir will resume performing at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Fall worship hours will resume this weekend. Services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays.A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.Sunday school classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

First U.M.Apologetix, a Christian-themed band, will perform Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. The concert is free and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.A new member orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Wesley Hall. For information, contact the church at 724-283-6160.Ablood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center. For reservations, call the church to reserve a spot.A Smart Discipline seminar for parents will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary. Cost is $10 per person or $16 per couple. To register, call the church.The Wesley Ringers will resume 6 p.m. Thursday practices in Wesley Hall Sept. 14.All new small groups will begin the week of Sept. 11. Groups include Go Fish at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Bridal Room, Experiencing God at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Asbury Chapel and Love and Respect at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Flame Room.The Men's Fraternity Quest for Authentic Manhood will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wesley Hall.Wednesday small groups include Men's Fraternity Part 3 at 6 a.m. in Wesley Hall, The Truth Project at 6:30 p.m. in the Dickson Room, Disciple I at 6:30 p.m. in Cross and Flame and In the Light of Eternity at 6:30 p.m. in the Bridal Room.On Thursday, the Men's Fraternity, Quest for Authentic Manhood, will meet at 6 a.m. in Wesley Hall, and Just Walk Across the Room will meet at 6 p.m. in The Upper Room.

Glade Run U.P.Rally Sunday events will begin at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The youth group will host a lock-in from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. For information, call 724-898-1016.The mission team will serve at the East Liberty Soup Kitchen Saturday. Participants will leave the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m.The mission team will be commissioned at the 8:45 a.m. Sunday service. The group will depart after the service for a mission trip to West Virginia.A Christian education training event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the new Child Protection Policy. Dinner and childcare will be provided.The Reaching Out for Christ's Kids after-school program will resume Sept. 20. The program is open to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Dinner will be served. To register or volunteer, call 724-898-1016.Anew members class will begin Oct. 1. Sessions will be held from 9:50 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays in Pastor Wiest's study. For information, call the church office at 724-898-3503.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Ackelson, Lyric Ackelson, Edith McCandless and a choir of grandparents will provide music for the grandparent's service at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The youth will sponsor a Praise Rally from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Jaycee Shelter at Alameda Park. Lunch will be available for $3. The Boys, Crossfire and Divine Ridge will perform. For information, call 724-504-7264 after 5 p.m.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., kicks off its Sunday school program for adults and youth Sunday. The Adult Faith Builders breakfast will begin at 9:15 a.m. in fellowship hall. Children age 3 through grade 6 should meet in the balcony for opening exercises. Teens in grades seven to 12 will meet in youth lounge to assemble bag lunches for the community.The Sunday service, featuring the Memorial Handbell Choir, will begin at 10:30 a.m.The casual, 6 p.m. Saturday evening service will feature the Praise Team Band. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.The Youth HY Lights program is resuming for the fall. For information, contact the Rev. John Porter.A Thank offering to benefit health care will be received Sept. 17. The service will feature Kathy Davis, a Christian Educator sponsored by Presbyterian Women.

Mars AllianceMars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, will host revival meetings with the Rev. Ed Glover Sunday through Wednesday in the Worship Center. Meeting times are at 8 and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Messages include "Victims to Victors," "Created for a Purpose" and "Power of the Living Faith." Glover is the founder of Urban Impact Foundation. He is an associate of the Rev. Dr. John Guest and the director of urban missions for the Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church 232 Crowe Ave., will kick off the Sunday school year with a Rally Day celebration led by the Rev. R. B. McCrumb II. A service will begin at 10 a.m. A family picnic will follow.The junior choir is accepting new participants in grades three to five. Rehearsals start Sept. 17 in the choir room.Year of the Bible reading will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the board room.Regular hours will resume Sept. 17 with services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

Meridian U.P.The Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be held at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Club picnic grounds, Meridian. Bring a covered dish. Children entering fourth grade will receive a Bible and Sunday school teachers from the previous year will be recognized.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, is accepting registrations for the children's nurture ministries. Kid's Community, age 4 through grade three, will be held Sundays beginning Sept. 17 following the children's time. FaithWeaver Friends LIFE groups after-school hour for children in kindergarten through grade five will begin the week of Sept. 18. For details, visit www.newlifexn.org or call 724-290-0161.A women's small group study "To Live is Christ" will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning Sept. 15 at the home of Becky Stallsmith, 103 Sunset Key Lane, Saxonburg. Cost for materials is $15. For details, contact Stallsmith at 724-352-2672 or childcare@newlifeex.org or KarenSchiebel at 724-586-2441 or karen@newlifexn.org.An adult and teen nurture elective on the Gospel of John will begin Sunday. Cost for the study guide is $6 per person.The Hospitality Team has openings for volunteers to prepare refreshments before and after worship. Supplies and training are provided. For details, contact Nancy Marshall at 724-352-4198.

Nixon U.M.Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township, will host a wiener roast and picnic from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday to kick off the Sunday School year.The fall schedule begins Sunday with services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school teachers and leaders will be consecrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service and Bibles will be given out. The choir will also perform.

Saint Andrews U.P.The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St.The Sunday school kickoff and breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Memorial Room. After breakfast, children will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and make a craft.The Youth Fellowship is open to all youth and their friends in grades seven to 12. The group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday for the first fellowship meeting of the school year. Plans for the year will be discussed and a mission trip site will be chosen. Evening devotions will be based on "Napoleon Dynamite." Nuggets and Frostys will be served. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-4777.The adult Sunday school class will reconvene at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Memorial Room. The topic for September and October will be "True Hospitality".The Women's Bible study "Courageous Overcomers" has been moved to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Eamigh home.The Bell Choirs will resume rehearsals at 6:15 p.m. today. Chancel Choir practice will follow at 7:30 p.m. New participants are welcome.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. For information, call the church office.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of rolled oats, cereal, crackers, and boxed pie crusts for September. A cart is in the Narthex for donations.To be added to the mailing list for the newsletter or bulletin, call 724-287-4777.

Slippery Rock U.M.Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets, will host its Praise Café for college students at 6 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month. The program includes a free dinner, Bible study and prayer time.A student Bible study focused on priorities will be held at 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.The college parent program has also resumed.A 40 Days of Purpose campaign will begin Sept. 19. Astudy on the book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren will be held.Plans are under way for the celebration of the church's 175th anniversary. Amemorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Cemetery. Music and fellowship will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, followed by a worship service at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. Meat, rolls and dessert provided. Participants with last names beginning with A-L should take a vegetable or potato dish, M-Z should take a salad.

St. John's ReformedRally Day will be observed this weekend at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Benbrook Road, Butler Township. The annual corn roast and square dance will be held at the church picnic shelter. The hay ride will be at 6:30 p.m., the corn roast at 7:30 p.m. and the square dance from 8:30-10 p.m.Rally Day and Promotion Sunday will begin with breakfast at 9:45 a.m. Church committees are reorganizing for the fall season and will have information tables at the back of the church for those interested in participating.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host a Communion service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Aquestion and answer session with pastor candidate Towberman will follow.Sunday school classes will be held at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. The 10 a.m. service will be the only worship time Sunday. Acongregational meeting will follow the service to vote on the pastoral candidate.The church nursery is open to accommodate anyone wishing to use it as needed for their children during church service. The nursery will not be staffed. Plans are under way for a new program.The women's Bible study group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Choir Robing Room. The lesson can be found in the September "Lutheran Women of Today" magazine. Participants should take a Bible.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAcontinental breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Registration for Sunday school classes will be held and a lesson will be held until 10:15 a.m.The Parish Health Team and Worship Committee will host a joint meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.Members of the ECW should take a bag lunch to the meeting at noon Sept. 14.

Springdale LutheranRally Day and No Excuse Sunday will be held this week at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. The 11 a.m. service will include Communion and praise for all of God's gifts.A Sunday school program will begin in the next few weeks. All parents with children are welcome to register.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Rally Day, the beginning of Sunday school, will be held at 9:40 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. The first Sunday of each month, there will be an opening service in the sanctuary. Other Sundays, classes will be held in their own rooms.There will be an informational meeting for seventh and eighth grade students, their parents and mentors after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The McCandless Bell Choir will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. New ringers are welcome.

Trinity PresbyServices at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will return to 11 a.m. Sundays.The Sunday school Rally Day will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall with a presentation by Mark McCoy. Regular Sunday school classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at King's Restaurant. They will return to the church after lunch for Bible study led by Cheryl Livengood.The adult choir will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall for a catered dinner.There is still time to register for the mission study which begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Davison's Restaurant. Asign-up sheet is located in the narthex.

West Sunbury U.P.Rally Day will be celebrated Sunday at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, A continental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. in the social hall. At 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes begin.During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, the congregation will celebrate the "Blessing of the Backpacks." Members should take their backpacks, book bags, briefcases or other items carried to school or work. Members are also encouraged to take school supplies to fill the backpacks on the Chancel steps. These backpacks will be donated to children in need of the supplies.Immediately following the worship service, the Outreach Committee will host a picnic and pep rally on the lawn. Participants should wear their favorite team jersey.September Devotional Guides are available in the back of the sanctuary.The church continues to collect the crackers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo for the Moniteau Food Pantry.

White Oak Springs PresbyWhite Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will celebrate Kickoff Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service. After the 11 a.m. Sunday school, a picnic lunch will be served on the lawn. Members and guests are invited. If weather is inclement, the picnic will be held in Backhaus Hall.

Zion LutheranSunday school will resume at 10 a.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.Rally Day and No Excuse Sunday will be observed at the 9 a.m. Sunday service. Holy Communion will be shared.