Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. The church will hold a This New Life class at 9:10 a.m. Sundays beginning this Sunday.The three-part series, "So You're Dead — NOW WHAT?" will begin Sunday.The church will collect pasta and sauce on Sundays in October for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.A new Wednesday night study on Ephesians will be held at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA on West Cunningham St.

Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship for World Communion Sunday. The Peacemaking Offering will be received during the service.The Blessing of the Pets has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday on the front lawn.

Faith LutheranOn Sunday, the members of Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, will dedicate the new roof of their church in a special 3 p.m. service. The Rev. David Stecholz, president of the English District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, will deliver the sermon. Liturgist will be the Rev. George Dolak, who is assisting the church in its current pastoral vacancy. Special anthems will be provided by the Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus and members of the congregation.

Fellowship BaptistFellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold its annual pinewood car derby for children and teens at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Fenelton United Methodist On Sunday, the Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton, will hold Sunday school for children from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. All children are welcome. For information, contact the Rev. Jeremy Andrews at 724-297-5875.

First Baptist First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations represented in a paintball event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.Women of the church and their guests are invited to either session of the Women's Missionary Fellowship to be held at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Janet White will speak at both sessions. Mary Parsons will host the 9 a.m. session, and Virginia Whitmire will host the 7 p.m. session. Participants are asked to take postage stamps for the Sunshine Committee.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityThe youth of First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will participate in paintball Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.The church will observe the Lord's Supper in the evening service Sunday.

First English Lutheran An evening church service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The junior youth will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.The church council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Signe Mitchell, church organist, will be the guest organist for the Pittsburgh Compline Choir 20th anniversary year at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh campus.Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 11 a.m. Oct. 9.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will hold Bible studies for women beginning next week. For times and locations, call the church at 724-443-1555 or visit fpcb.org.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host Butler's church choirs at a community hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. This is a free event, but an offering will be taken to benefit the Community Health Clinic of Butler County.The church will hold a new member orientation at 7 p.m. Monday in Wesley Hall. For more information, please call the church office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run United PresbyterianGlade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will participate in World Communion Sunday at both Sunday services.The 11 a.m. worship planning team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The mission committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Upward Basketball evaluation will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranPrison Aftercare Ministry will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.A property workday will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.Grace-Full Needles will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Women's lounge.A craft show to benefit Relay for Life will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the social hall.Angel Food Ministry orders will be taken from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.Confirmation class for sixth and seventh graders will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The finance committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Youth group bible study will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants should take money for dinner.

GraceWayRuth Ferko and Beth Ackelson will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School. Holy Communion will also be celebrated.The GraceWay adult fall Bible study will begin on Wednesday.

Hill U.P.World Communion will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Peacemaking Offering will also be received. The local portion of the offering will benefit VOICe.Fair-trade coffee and tea will be available for purchase following worship.The Hill Youth Chorale will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry Township.Christmas Cantata rehearsals will be held from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays during October and November. Contact Kathy Sawyer to sign up.Kids' Club will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registrations will be taken Wednesday evening. Bible study, games, singing and dinner will be provided. Donations of juice boxes, cookies and vegetable and fruit trays are needed for the weekly program. Sign-up sheets are posted on the Christian education bulletin board.Covenant Cupboard requests noodles or tuna for October.

Mars United Presbyterian Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will have a stand set up with coffee, pie and a quilt raffle at the Mars Applefest.The church will celebrate World Communion Sunday. Communion will be served by new pastor, Rev. Nathan Esser at both services.The junior choir will begin practice at 9:20 a.m. Sunday.The high school youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday in the newly redecorated youth room.

Meridian U.P.The mission prayer breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Room 15 of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.At 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, the congregation will take part in World Communion Sunday.October will be for the Peacemaking Offering Mission.Beginning Tuesday, the trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in room 15.The deacons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in room 15.

Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Communion will be served at both services Sunday AT Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.A new member's class will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday and will continue for four weeks.The new youth director will lead youth group at 5 p.m. Sunday starting with dinner, lessons and activities for youth in grades seven through 12.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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.World Communion Sunday will be observed with the Lord's Supper Sunday.Wrapped shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child will be available Sunday for individuals and families to fill with Christmas gifts and personal care items. The boxes will be collected and dedicated Nov. 16.Relevant Student Ministries middle schoolers will enjoy laser tag Friday at Family Bowl-a-Way. Participants should meet at the Browns' home at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.The Nehemiah Team will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the elders council meeting will follow at 8:30 p.m. Both groups will meet at The Bridge Outreach Center, 102 Bay St., Penn Twp.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will hold a Living Christmas Tree rehearsal at 7 p.m. tonight at the church.Sixty Plus or Minus will have lunch at Hoss's Restaurant Oct. 9. They will leave from the church at 11:15 a.m. The program will be presented by the Revs. Lee and Stephanie Thompson.The board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 in the conference room.

Old Union PresbyThe fall Bible study series will be held Tuesday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The October spiritual exercise for the Year of Prayer is available in the back of the church and on the website.Supplies for apple dumplings must be at the church by 9 a.m. Friday.A retreat for those 50 and older will be held Tuesday through Oct. 10 at Westminster Highlands. More information is available in the back of the church or call 724-738-0058.

Park United PresbyThe Harmony and Zelienople Ministerium will hold its annual Piefest at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople. After the 6:30 p.m. worship, the congregation will enjoy ice cream and pie.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, will make apple butter at the church Saturday. The congregation is invited to participate.Communion will be served during the 10 a.m. service Sunday.

St. John's Reformed St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 west and Benbrook Road, will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will celebrate World Communion Sunday at both services Sunday. The Rev. Linda Miller-Pretz will speak at both services.Solid Rock Cafe youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday. The theme will be "God is Txting."The Neighbors in Need special offering will be taken at Sunday services.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will celebrate World Communion Saturday and Sunday.It's not too late to sign up for the Wednesday afternoon Bible study on Micah. The group will meet from 12:45 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday until Nov. 12. For more information call the church at 724-287-6741.The Women's Circle meeting and Bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday.The church will sponsor a flu clinic after both services Sunday.

St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, 608 High St., Freeport, will host a six-week series for women on Proverbs 31. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Sundays beginning Oct. 12. To register, call Melissa at 724-294-9434 by Oct. 9.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe Episcopal Church Women of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. will take a field trip at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 to the Glass Blowing Center near Hilliards. All ladies of the church are invited, and may contact Elaine Read for more information or to R.S.V.P.

Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Octoberfest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the CCO building, 650 Saxonburg Road.Holy Communion will be served during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service.All-committee meeting night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Summit Church is south of Butler on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive. For more information call 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe men of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet for breakfast and Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday.The second strategic planning meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.Two new adult Sunday school classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday.The Lord's Supper will be shared at the services Saturday and Sunday.The Little Youth Carnival will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Children up to grade six are invited to attend.Boy Scout Troop 5 will hold an informational meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The activities for the year will be discussed. If interested but unable to attend, leave a message for the scout leaders at 724-287-1977.Bell choir practice will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will participate in World Communion Sunday.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant for lunch and will go to the church for a Bible study.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall for a catered dinner. Sign up on the table in the narthex.Cooks are needed for the community dinner for November and December. Contact Audrey Kennedy or the church office if you are willing to cook either month.The women's Bible study "Believing God" will start 6:30 p.m. tonight in the library. Men's Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. in room 3.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church Street, West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper for World Communion Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The church celebrates open communion. Anyone who has been baptized is invited to partake.The outreach and evangelism committee will sponsor a congregational luncheon in the church fellowship hall after the morning service.The church's fall Bible study will continue at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at the ministries' center. Those who plan to be part of the study should give the church their e-mail addresses.

White Oak Springs PresbyterianWhite Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will observe World Communion Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service Sunday. The Peacemaking Offering will be received during the service.