Butler Assembly of GodThe Stevens family of Warren, Ohio, will present a gospel music program during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Assembly of God, 105 Purvis Road. The Stevens family includes vocalists and musicians and their songs have been recorded by gospel artists Greater Vision, Jeff and Sue Duffield and Phil Enloe.

Butler Church of the NazareneGwen Atkinson and Marilyn Iden will provide special music for the worship service Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Rte. 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle will speak during the morning and evening services.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak during the Wednesday worship service.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host a Caravan lock-in on Friday.Bell choir practice will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Children and youth Bible quizzing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, and children's choir practice will be at 7 p.m.A reception of new members will be held during both Sunday services.New adult study class will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Ken in the upper classroom. Participants will need the book "Whatever Became of Holiness?" and can order it by calling 724-283-8407.There will be a Christian education meeting at 11:45 a.m.Sunday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce on Sundays during October for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The new Wednesday series on Ephesians will begin at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 1 at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyThe annual Blessing of the Pets will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the churchyard of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The service is offered to the community.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.The Seekers adult Sunday school class will begin a three-part series Sunday on the "Myers-Briggs Type Indicator" and its application. The class will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the assembly room.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a membership class at 10 a.m.Friday.The youth overnighter will begin at 9 p.m. Friday. Participants are to take sleeping gear and a snack to share.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating from 5:30 p.m. Friday through 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the annual fall youth retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. The Rev. Jason Rice, a missionary from Slovakia, will speak on "What in the World AreYou Here For?"Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranThe senior choir of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning today.

First U.M.The Pine Ridge Boys, a southern gospel quartet, will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. There is no charge for the concert but a love offering will be taken. A reception will follow. For more information, call Eric Wicks at the church office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run United PresbyterianThe mission committee of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.R.O.C.K., a midweek after-school program, will begin Wednesday. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. Registration forms are available at the church and at gladerun@gladerunchurch.org. For information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.Upward Basketball registration is in progress. Registration can be completed at gladerunchurch.org or at the church office.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranSunday is friendship Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. The congregation is asked to invite friends to Sunday school and worship.Men's night out will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the church.Angel Food Ministry distribution day will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.An afternoon service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. It will be a traditional service.

GracewayMaryAnn Mahan, Patty Miller and Joyce Moore will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. The Rev. Jim Cossin, director of Seneca Hills Campground, will be the guest speaker. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m.

Hill U.P.Elder Gwil Price will speak at the 6 p.m. Saturday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Rev. Fred Young will be the guest preacher at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Third grade students will receive their Bibles during the service. The chancel choir will sing following its summer break.Volunteers are needed for children's church the third and fourth Sundays of the month. Contact Kathy Sawyer or Maryanne Puente to volunteer.Candid photos are needed for the new church directory. Photos should be given to the church office by Tuesday.

Meridian U.P.The Sunday morning worship service of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be held at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Campbell of Butler offering the sermon.Sewing Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Participants should take a sack lunch.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 in Room 15 of the church.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.A Come Let Us Build update will be shared during the Sunday worship service.Class 101 Journey to Discipleship will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Marshalls' home. Those who would like to learn more about the church or becoming a member are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. Register at NewLifeXn.org, pat@newlifexn.org or call 724-256-0851.Relevant Student Ministries will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Knoch High School Stadium to attend the Knoch Knights football game. More information is available at LiveRelevant.com

New Zion EvangelicalThe Rev. Randy Sizemore, Director of Global Ministries for the Evangelical Congregational Church, will be the guest speaker Sunday at New Zion Evangelical Church, Rte. 38, five miles north of Emlenton. His visit coincides with the Worldfest Mission Weekend involving the Allegheny and Buckeye Districts of the E.C. Church.

North Main St. Church of GodThe board of evangelism will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main St. Extension.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 in the fellowship hall.The Living Christmas Tree choir rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the sanctuary.

Old Union PresbyterianOn Oct. 18, The Youth Group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will go canoeing and volunteer at Westminster Highlands.Westminster Highlands will host a retreat for those 50 and older Oct. 7 to 10. Information is available in the back of the church or by calling 724-738-0058.Membership classes will begin next week and will meet during Sunday school. Those interested in membership should speak with Peter.The missions committee and worship committee will meet after worship this week.

Saint Andrews U.P.The children, youth and interested adults of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson Street will pick up litter Saturday on Saw Mill Run Road. For more information, see Lori Haughey.A pizza and movie night will be held at the church for preschoolers through grade 7. See Lori Haughey for the details.Donations are being collected for Diason, the 8-year-old child Saint Andrews is sponsoring at the Indo-American Home for Children in India, to be used for his birthday and Christmas. Donors may place donations marked for Diason in the offering plate, send them to the church office or give them to Suja Benjamin, Terri Bonnett or Thalia McGrady.The Mission Team is seeking donations for our U-Name-It Auction to be held Nov. 8. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund of Foreman Christian College in Pakistan.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township, will hold a potluck hot dog roast at 5 p.m. Saturday. Participants should take hot dogs, buns, drinks, favorite campfire snacks to share and chairs. Roasting sticks will be provided.

St. John U.C.C.Cindy Holmquist will be the guest speaker at both worship services Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Bell choir rehearsal will be held at 6 p.m. every Wednesday evening, followed by adult choir rehearsal at 7 p.m.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a pet blessing at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the church courtyard. The congregation is asked to take donations to be sent to the Humane Society for orphaned pets. Items such as canned dog or cat food, dry kitten food, clean pillows and blankets are needed. Items should be taken to the courtyard.The youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

St. Paul R.C.A Mass in Spanish will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will participate as the Pittsburgh Episcopal Cursillo will host a picnic from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Donegal Common Life Center. To sign up, contact Kathi Marks at happeningmom@gmail.com.A special offering will be taken on Sunday for the United Thank Offering. Special envelopes and boxes will be provided. Checks may be made payable to St. Peter's ECW with UTO in the memo portion.Preparation for the fall rummage sale will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Call Judy Herman for more information.

Summit PresbyterianThe men of Summit Presbyterian Church invite all men to a breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For more information or directions, call 724-287-2378.A congregational meeting will be held following the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday to vote on a deacon. Members are encouraged to attend.The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at the CCO building, 650 Saxonburg Road, for a dinner and movie night.Volunteers are needed for the Oct. 4 Octoberfest. To sign up, call the church office by Friday.Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, just a few miles south of Butler.

Trinity LutheranA strategic planning meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. All members are invited to attend.Holy Communion will be offered at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.Fall kick-off Sunday for the youth group will begin with a photo scavenger hunt from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday.WELCA will collect the following items throughout October for the Women's Shelter of Beaver County: paper products, dish cloths and dish towels, spiral notebooks and batteries of all sizes. There is a collection box on the bench in the narthex.Trinity Youth will host a little youth carnival for the children up to sixth grade from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Volunteers may sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.The Rev. Jeff Harris will start a new series Sunday about the seven churches of Revelation called "What Kind of Church Will We Be?"The praise band Life Everlasting will provide special music on Sunday.New church directories will be in the narthex for the next two weeks. Those willing to deliver copies to homebound members may feel free to do so.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will have Youth Sunday during 9 a.m. worship.

Zion U.M.C.CROP walk pledge envelopes are available in the narthex for those interested in participating. Participants should put their names, phone numbers and envelope numbers on the master sheet. For more information, contact Linda Stack.The church needs an additional organist. Those interested should contact the Rev. Greenfield or John Freehling.Volunteers are needed for the Angel Food Ministries distribution day from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at Center UMC in Natrona Heights. Contact Jennifer Cadamore to sign up.UMCOR disaster health kits are being collected. A list of items is in the narthex. Place items in a sealed one-gallon plastic bag and return to the church.Cabot food bank needs grocery items and monetary gifts. Donation boxes are located in the narthex and downstairs by the elevator.