Butler Church of the NazareneVonda Mishler and the Timbrel Praise Team will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.The Acting-Up Club will present a special musical drama, "Kingdom Quest," at 10 a.m. Sunday.Children's Bible quizzing has resumed for the fall and meets at 6 p.m. Sundays.Caravan children, parents, etc. will be going to the "Spirit of America" presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mellon Arena. Tickets are free and extras are available. For details, contact Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908 or the church office at 724-482-4116.The District Prime Time Day, open to all seniors, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the District Center. Cost is $12.

Calvin PresbyterianAs part of the weeklong celebration and dedication service of the new additions and renovations, Alan Adams, executive Presbyter of Beaver Butler Presbytery, will lead the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. All songs, hymns and music has been composed and will be performed by church staff and members. A Service of Thanks will be offered during both services.Avodeh, an alternative folk Christian band, will offer a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Christ Community U.M.Sunday school classes start at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. The Cafe will open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, juice and a light breakfast.Volunteers are needed for one-day mission trips Sept. 22 and Nov. 17. The work sites will be announced later. Those interested should sign up in the lobby.Spaghetti and sauce donations are needed for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Donations may be placed in containers inside the doors of the lobby.

Christ's OutreachThe Children's Choir of Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will hold its first practice at 7 p.m. Sunday.A potluck Christmas kickoff luncheon will be held after the Sunday service.Wednesday evening programs resume Wednesday. Afellowship dinner will kick off the programs at 5:45 p.m. Bible Study and Caravan Club will follow.Volunteers are needed to give transportation to shut-ins for appointments. For information, call Joline McClure at 724-283-8633.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will meet Sept. 20 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle.Paper products are being collected Sundays during September for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. William Jamieson will be the guest minister at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St."Tre Claviers," a keyboard trio, will present a program with an Americana theme in the sanctuary at 4 p.m. Sunday. An offering will be received, and a reception with light refreshments will follow in the Assembly Room.Dr. Kang-Yup Na, associate professor in the Department of Religion, History, Philosophy, and Classics at Westminster College, will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. He will speak on "Lessons from Job."

Faith Fellowship AllianceAnew club for children, Kids 4 Truth, will begin Sunday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive. The group is open to children age 3 to grade 6 and will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adult classes are available during the club meeting time.Ministry school classes beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday include Weapons of Our Warfare, Journeying With God through Grief and The Patriarchs for adults, and Breakaway for youth and college students.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in the annual men's retreat from 6 p.m. Friday to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.The Rev. Leland Hufhand of Proctorville, Ohio, will be the featured speaker. Hufhand, the state representative for the Pennsylvania Association of Regular Baptist Churches.Pastor Hufhand will be the guest speaker at the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services at the church.First Baptist Christian School will celebrate a Back to School Night, at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The orientation program will provide an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and visit the classrooms.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a congregational meeting after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The annual congregational picnic and softball game will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Camp Lutherlyn. The pastor's 20th year anniversary serving the church will be celebrated.Sisters in Christ will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary.Toothpaste and toothbrushes are being collected during September for those in need. Collection baskets are located in the social room.

First U.M.The Celebration Singers and the Wesley Chorale have resumed practices for the fall at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Celebration Singers meet at 5:15 p.m. Saturdays in Ritts Chapel, and Wesley Ringers meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Sanctuary.New elective groups have been announced. For information, contact the church office at 724-283-6160. Groups include Men's Fraternity at 8 a.m. Sundays or 6 a.m. Wednesdays; Too Busy Not to Pray at 11:15 a.m. Sundays; Experiencing God at 11:15 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 6:15 p.m. Saturdays; and The Truth Project at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.Other groups include Uniquely You at 7 p.m. Mondays; Bible study with the Rev. Panther, at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Disciple I at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and Disciple III at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.A new member orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Wesley Hall. Those interested in joining the church should attend or contact the church office.A healing service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary.

Glade Run U.P.The monthly prayer gathering will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Punch and cookies will be served. Child care is available with prior arrangements.Information on the many small groups that are starting can be found in the church office or by calling 724-898-3503.The Men's Fellowship Breakfast will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The Preschool Place has some spaces available for 3- and 4- year-olds. For details, call 724-898-2602.The Wednesday after-school program, R.O.C.K., will begin Wednesday and is open to students in kindergarten through grade 8. Dinner will be served. To register or volunteer, call 724-898-1016.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will depart from the church at 4:30 p.m. Friday to go to the Lernerville Speedway, followed by camping at the home of the Benns. Participants should take a sleeping bag, pillow and $10 for the race ticket. Youth will return to the church at 9 a.m. Saturday.The first session of the six-week KOINONIA Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. The study will focus on biblical fellowship.Lutheran sisters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church to make crafts for a nursing home. For information, call 724-283-0830.The Bell Choir meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

GraceWay CommunityRuth Ferko and Mary Ann Mahan will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service. at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.A new adult Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. today at Panera Bread, New Castle Road.GraceWay Youth will sponsor a table at the Fall Festival inButler Saturday.The youth and their parents will gather after the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Pizza Hut on Route 8, Butler Township, for lunch.

Hill U.P.Belief Ama Atakro of Accra, Ghana will deliver the message for the Presbyterian Women's Thankoffering service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street. The offering will be received at both Saturday and Sunday services.The Memorial Handbell Choir will provide the music for the Sunday service. A reception, hosted by the Joann Griffin and Lois Anderson Circles will follow.Adult Sunday school classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. McWilson Atakro will teach a class on the Work of the Holy Spirit. Alisa Brummer and Barb Graham will lead a study on the friendships of women in the Bible in the Deacon's Room.HY Lights Youth begin their regular weekly fellowship, meeting from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Sunday. The schedule will include dinner, fellowship groups and service projects students in grades 5 to 12.Volunteers are needed to help with Saturday services for September 22 and 29. For details, contact the church office.The church will host a booth at the Fall Festival in Butler Saturday. Table covers made in Ghana will be sold and proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Screening Project.The women's book discussion group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the lounge. Rose Hall will lead the discussion.

Mars AllianceThe Rev. Jeffrey Lawther will lead the 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Mars Alliance Church, Route 228 and Myoma Road, Adams Township.mater dolorosa/ St. JosephThis weekend, Mater Dolorosa and St. Joseph Roman Catholic parishes in Oakland Township and Chicora will join Catholic parishes across the country in celebrating Catechetical Sunday with a commissioning of catechists. The theme of this year's event is "Catechesis: Encountering the Living Christ."Mater Dolorosa will observe Catechetical Sunday with a rite of commissioning for its 29 catechists. As part of these celebrations, parents and guardians will also be blessed.

Meridian U.P.From 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, the Senior High Youth Group of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet in the CE Wing.The Junior Youth will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.Sunday school will start at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe choir of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host an open house and rehearsal at 7 p.m. today. Refreshments will be served.Sunday school classes for children and adults begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The New Members Class will be offered at 10 a.m. Sunday.The Food Cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For qualifications, contact the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe LEAD and Genesis discipleship groups begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.CLASS 101 will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the home of Pastor Chris and Nancy Marshall. The class is designed for those who want to learn more about the mission, vision and values of New Life as well as consider becoming a member of the church. Child care and lunch are provided. To register, contact the church at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship on Sunday. Those who are able should take a dish to share. During the dinner, the Rev. Peter DeVries will talk about his mission trip to Ghana.The workshop, "Overcoming the Ten Biggest Obstacles to Sunday School Growth" has been rescheduled to 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. Participants should sign up in the back of the church.Membership classes begin this week and will be held during Sunday school. For information, contact DeVries.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Rev. Carl Baughman will lead a Bible study at 9:10 a.m. Sundays in the Memorial Room at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The study will focus on the meaning of dreams and dreams in the Bible.The Kids in Christ Klub, open to children in preschool through grade 6, will meet from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Parents are welcome to stay during meetings.The youth will hold its first meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The group is now open to youth in grades 6 to 12. Contact Jen White for details.Choir and bell choir members are needed. For details, contact Becky Veith.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.Communion will be served Sunday at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main St., Saxonburg.Sunday school classes resume Sunday.All sportsmen, hunters and fisherman are invited to a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Sept 27 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available from the Rev. Brewer.Two-week new member classes will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Roebling House. For details, call the office at 724-352-2888.

St. Luke's LutheranThe Rev. Gary Brown will lead a discussion about Spirituality today at St. John's Lutheran Church, 100 Main St., Connoquenessing. The discussion will continue every other Thursday. For details and a schedule, call 724-679-0115.

St. John U.C.C.The American Indian Ministry will be the focus of this Sundays worship at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The message and music will underscore the United Church of Christ's relationship with the 20 American Indian congregations in the United States.A new Bible study class begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday with a look at the book of Acts, beginning with Chapter 8.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host Judy Perry, missionary to China, at the evening service Saturday. Following the service, Perry will give a presentation on her experiences. Areception will conclude the evening.Holy Communion will be served at both Sunday services.The seventh grade confirmation class will begin meeting during Sunday school this week.

St. Mary R.C.St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will celebrate the Solemn Feast of the "Exaltation of the Holy Cross" at 7 p.m. Friday. Devotions will include Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Litany and a special blessing with the relic of the True Cross.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAdult Formation classes will begin with a study of "30 Life Principles" at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Set-up for the fall rummage sale will begin Tuesday. To volunteer or donate items, contact Judy Herman.

Summit PresbyThe youth of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. To order, call the church office at 724-287-2378 by 4 p.m. Friday.At the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services, third graders will receive Bibles and a Minute for Mission on His Kids Christian School will be held.Articles for the Summit Herald are due to the church office Monday. They may be e-mailed, phoned in or dropped off.

Trinity LutheranThe Lord's Supper will be served at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Ameeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for youth in grades 7 and 8 regarding the upcoming confirmation year. Students and their parents and mentors are asked to attend.Trinity Youth will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church to visit Camp Lutherlyn's Prayer Labyrinth.Lutheran Sisters will have a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Grace@ Calvary Lutheran Church. They will also make crafts for a local nursing home.Reservations are still being accepted for Children's Hour.The preschool ministry, for children ages 2 to 5, will begin on at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. For details, call the church office at 724-287-1977.AStewardship Gathering for area ELCA congregations will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Trinity. The newly-elected bishop of the synod, Bishop Kurt Kusserow, will give the keynote address. For reservations, call the church office 724-287-1977 by Wednesday.

Trinity PresbyVera White will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Volunteers from Trinity will serve the Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.Prayer fellowship resumes at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the library.Daily Bread devotionals for September, October, and November are available in the narthex.Coventri Choir rehearsals are being held each Tuesday. To join, contact Debbe Picerno.

Valencia PresbyThe Discovery Club of Valencia Presbyterian Church. 80 Sterrett Street, Valencia, has resumed meetings for the fall and will now meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The group is open to youth in grades 3 to 6 and includes a dinner, games, singing and other activities. Parents may stay for the dinner and meeting. Nursery care is available.

Westminster P.C.A.The Worship Committee of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 104.The mission trip to Hatfield has been postponed until spring.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will hold it's annual hayride at 5 p.m. Sunday at the farm of Everett and Mary Smith, 1370 Kiester Road. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. Participants should take a covered dish to share, table service, a lawn chair and a friend.A Girl Scout open house will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the church. New scouts and leaders are needed. For information, contact Margie Wolfe at wolfexfive@yahoo.com.The Chancel Choir will hold a picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday at the home of Bob and Marty Borland, 302 Mack Road. Choir members, their families and prospective members are invited. Participants should take their own table service. The Steelers game will be shown.The church will provide fresh fruit to the Moniteau Food Pantry for its Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions. The church will be selling craft items and baked goods at area craft shows to raise funds. To donate baked goods for an upcoming sale, contact Lori Shawl at 724-637-2856 or 724-290-6303.The worship and music committee is finalizing the order for new hymnals. Those who ordered hymnals and have not yet paid for them should send payment to the church office by Sept. 20. The committee is planning to order 250 hymnals. Members are needed to purchase 20 additional hymnals for the church.Donations of baby products are needed for the Moniteau Food Pantry. Diapers, formula, wipes, baby powder, shampoo and other products will be collected in the Narthex. Crackers are also needed.

Zion U.M.Volunteers from Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, are needed for Saturday's trip to the World Vision warehouse. Participants will help sort donations. The group will leave the church at 9 a.m. For details, contact Sandy Kalmar.The fall blood drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in room 9. An appointment sheet is available in the narthex. Walk-ins are welcome.Afellowship night will be held Sunday. The event will begin with dinner at 5 p.m. Youth groups will kick off at 6 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. Also during this time, an adult seminar entitled "If I Would Have Only Known" by attorney Laurel Hartshorn, will be held. Reservations are requested for the meal and seminar. Child care will be provided for children age 3 and younger.