Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, welcomes the Rev. Howard Burrell beginning Tuesday.A vacation Bible school volunteer meeting is set for 10 a.m. Sunday.Summer camp brochures are still available at the church.

Christ's OutreachQualifying Christ's Outreach Church Crusaders will leave Friday for a regional quiz invitational in Virginia. Volunteers will distribute vacation Bible school flyers on Sunday.Crisis Care kits should be returned to the church between July 2 and 20.The church is at 120 Walker Ave.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church, which meets at McQuistion Elementary School, is collecting paper products for St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.A new Wednesday series, "Contagious Christianity," will continue at the YWCA. The evening will begin at 7:15 p.m.A water baptism and picnic is set for Friday at Moraine State Park's South Shore. A bike ride outing will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the park.

Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will hold an ecclesiastical meeting of the congregation immediately after the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The report of the nominating committee will be received and elders will be elected to the Class of 2010.Tenor Michael Desnoyers will be the guest soloist for the 10 a.m. service. A reception to honor Michael and his wife will be held in the assembly room after the service and ecclesiastical meeting. He is moving to San Francisco to pursue a graduate degree in music.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 29.

First Baptist The Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet at 4:30 p.m. Friday at King's Family Restaurant, 191 New Castle Road, for dinner prior to adjourning to Baptist Youth Center for dessert, a devotional and games.Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.Dr. George Law of Pflafftown, N.C., missionary appointee to Arab Christians in Egypt under the Baptist Equipping Nationals mission, will share his ministry at Sunday's 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. services.Dr. and Mrs. Wynne Kimbrough of Kingsford, Mich., will be the featured speakers at Family Camp 2008, Monday through Saturday, at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.Primary basketball and soccer day camps will also be held next week at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp. For details and costs, call 724-287-7241.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will host a vacation Bible school pre-event from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Zelienople Park.The Goodman family will discuss their recent trip to Canada during the Sunday evening service.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, North Main Street at Brady, will host a celebration reception in honor of the Rev. Patrick Maiers 50th anniversary of ordination after the 10:30 a.m. service.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. will feature Nashville fiddle player Dale Shuler during the God's Country Service at 7 p.m. Saturday.The annual church picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Alameda Park Carousel Shelter. Take a dessert to share.

Glade Run United PresbyterianGlade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold the dedication of donations for Crossing Borders Ministries at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The senior high youth group leave for Ocean City, N.J., Sunday.The church will participate in the Middlesex Community Day 2008 on Saturday. Events will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Middlesex Township Municipal Park.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will distribute Angel Food Ministries goods from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers are needed.Monday Faith Shapers will gather at the Wagners' house from 5 to 8 p.m. Take a bottle of juice or soda or a bag of chips.

GraceWay Community GraceWay Community Church, which worships at Center Township Elementary School, will feature special music by Edith McCandless and Joyce Moore. For information, call 724-290-7007. Fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnut.GraceWay Tweens, a new ministry for ages 10 to 14, will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Dave and Amber Crowe's, 434 Brown Ave. Call 724-504-7264.GraceWay Tween will hold a bake sale at Wal-Mart from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will feature piano and organ duets during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. A display of art by the A.R.T.S. youth campers will be in the overflow room Saturday and Sunday, when a fifth Sunday luncheon will follow the service. The deacons will furnish hot dogs, sauerkraut and beverages. Those with the last names beginning with A through M should take a side dish or salad. Those with N through Z names should take a dessert. Reservations are due by Friday.The McCarty family will speak of their experiences at Bethel Evangelical School in Ethiopia at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Hall Memorial Lounge.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will offer an update on the Come Let Us Build process at the Sunday service.The Worship Planning Team will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will hold a Summer (Car) Smash from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the home of Bill and Margaret Gebhart. Those in grades six through 12 are invited. Contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org or go to www.LiveRelevant.comVacation Bible school registrations will be received before and after worship on Sunday, June 29.The ministry staff Wednesday meeting is canceled.

Nixon United Methodist ChurchThere will be no 8:30 a.m. service today.The VBS children will not sing at the 10 a.m. service. It will be dedicated to the memory of Nixon's director of music, Don Dunn.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a youth group Sunday night movie at 6 p.m. in the Haven.The Board of Evangelism/Outreach will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The Women of the Church of God will hold a picnic at 5 p.m. July 3 at Memorial Park.Testimony Night will be the topic for Celebrate Recovery, which will meet at 7 p.m. July 3 in the Haven.

North Washington Presby, Concord PresbyThe congregations of North Washington and Concord Presbyterian churches will unite for worship at 11 a.m. Sunday at Lakeview Pavilion 5, Moraine State Park. A tureen picnic with activities will follow. Attendees should take a picnic tureen and their own chair.

Old Union Presbyterian Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a congregational meet Sunday to make a final decision on the building proposal.The Women's Association will meet Monday at the home of Dottie Gifford.On the 4th of July, the deacons will be delivering the evening meal to the homeless shelter. For information on needed items or to make a donation, call Linda Millson at 724-898-3191 or lmillson@zoominternet.net.Sign up in the back of the church for the July 14-18 Bible school.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., welcomes the Rev. Fred Young to the pulpit.Bakers are needed for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison.Saint Andrews will sell water and soda Sunday at the Cruiza Palooza. Donations and volunteers are needed. Contact Carol Israel or Lori Love-Franke.Volunteers and donations also are needed for vacation Bible school in August. Watch for sign-up sheets.

St. John U.C.C.Members of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, who are attending the garden tour will meet at 5:30 p.m. tonight to organize a carpool.The summer blended worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranYouths at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a car wash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Arby's, Clearview Mall.Youths also are available to do yard work. Call Ron at 724-822-1146 or Liz at 724-991-2093 to hire a team.A hand bell choir director is needed. Contact Mary Beth Martsolf or the church office. Practice will begin in September.A volunteer also is sought to begin and direct a youth choir. Contact the office if interested.

St. Paul Roman Catholic St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., will host a Mass in Spanish at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Parking will be limited due to the Cruise-A-Palooza on Main Street.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., is seeking type O-negative blood for the baby of Jess (Harris) and Mac Brenckle. Call 412-209-7020 to make an appointment. It is necessary to give the baby's name when making the arrangements.Those interested in doing short-term mission work in Pittsburgh next week should call The Rev. John Porter at 412-381-6020.

Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church will mark the end of vacation Bible school beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. The event will include songs, a drama and a potluck picnic after worship. Take a dish to share.All-committee meeting night is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday.The church is located on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road, just a few miles south of Butler. Call 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranYouths at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a car wash at from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Wendy's near the Clearview Mall.The Lord's Supper will be shared during services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.Youths attending Summerfest on Sunday should meet at the church at 9:15 a.m.The closing program for vacation Bible school will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church on East Diamond.Altar flowers are still needed for women weeks this year. A sign-up chart is posted in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will host special music by the Noble family at Sunday's worship.Office hours for through July 7th will be 9 a.m. to noon.A wish list for vacation Bible school is posted in the narthex.

Zion United Methodist ChurchDesserts for the Praise on the Lawn event at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, can be taken to the fellowship hall kitchen on Friday and Saturday. Call Ginger Miller with questions.A memorial service for Jim Plants, son of Bill and Theoris Plants, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday.Zion's United Methodist Women are planning lunch and Just Ducky Tour outing on July 17. Contact Jennifer Cadamore by June 30 to reserve a spot. All women and their children are invited.