Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is seeking graham crackers and saltines this month for the Covenant Food Cupboard.

Christ's Outreach Sign-up sheets are available for the Nov. 15 Thanksgiving dinner at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The God's Christmas Lights outreach project is being planned. Names and addresses of local needy children are needed.The board of directors will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School each Sunday.Sunday's sermon will be on Satan and his demons.The church is collecting paper products for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth will meet Nov. 13 at the Ogles' house.The church is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.For information, call 724-287-3303 or go to clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will welcome Ron Tappy and Albert Shoemaker to speak in the Seekers class on Sunday.The Rev. William Jamieson will be the guest preacher for the morning service Sunday.

Faith Fellowship AllianceCaffeine Scene will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the youth building.The church is collecting cars, dolls, slinkies, magna doodles and other small, new toys for Operation Christmas Child. Money for shipping is also being collected.The annual congregational meeting will follow Wednesday services.The prayer focus for this Sunday's prayer service is praise and worship. Jim McCandless will provide special music.

First Baptist Youth Pastor Jeff Gwilt of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will lead a group of a teen orientation visit this week and next to Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind., and Northland Baptist Bible College in Dunbar, Wis.Women are invited to a craft day starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.Slippery Rock Baptist Camp will close Saturday at the completion of a work day and a paintball event, scheduled to start at 9 and 10 a.m. respectively. Lunch will be provided.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will meet Tuesday in the Baptist Youth Center, with Carol Stamm hosting the 9:30 a.m. session and Judy Blackwell serving as hostess of the 7 p.m. session, when Lenna Calairi will speak. Take treats for care packages to be sent to 12 college students. Offerings will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for overseas missionaries.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will hold a second Sunday luncheon following the Sunday morning service.The church will hold its annual Thanksgiving dinner and service Wednesday. John Stahlman, a gospel illusionist, will be the guest speaker.QB Kennedy will speak at the Concerned Women for Missions Meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a healing service at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.The Senior Youth will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.A Congregational Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Bible study will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday.

First Presbyterian Church of BakerstownThe Rev. Dan Muttart of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will continue his series on finding meaning Sunday.A soup and sammie supper will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Take a pot of soup. Sign up by calling the church office at 724-443-1555.

Glade Run United PresbyterianVeterans' recognition will be held at both Sunday services of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The Session will meet at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. The 2009 budget will be voted on. All budget numbers must be turned in before that time.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due by Wednesday.Boy Scout Troop 58 will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. All proceeds go toward Christmas gifts for local families in need.The Mission Committee will host a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 in Fellowship Hall. Judith Castaneda, a coordinator from the Central American Evangelical Center for Pastoral Studies, will speak.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a men's night out at 6 p.m. Friday.Ladies' night out will also be held at 6 p.m. Friday. Ladies should take a favorite appetizer or snack.Ladies project day will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church.NCD will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.Angel Food Ministries order day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.Faithshapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church.Committee meetings will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A brown bag supper will be held at 6:15 p.m.The finance committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The bell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

GracewayLyric Ackelson and Jenny Taylor will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church on Sunday. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.Flu Shots will be available following worship. All senior insurance will be accepted. All others will be charged $30.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.GraceWay will commemorate U.S. Veterans in the Sunday morning worship service.GraceWay children's choir is practicing for a special presentation for Thanksgiving Sunday. For information call 724-290-7007.

Hill United Presbyterian Lay preacher Kathy Davis will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. Saturday evening service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Rev. Fred Young will be the guest preacher and the Kingdom Ringers handbell choir will play during the Sunday service. The junior team will usher.Club 56 members will meet at 9 a.m. Sunday at Kathy Sawyer's home for breakfast and will return to the church at 10 a.m.HY Lights youth group will prepare bag lunches for the community at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the youth lounge. The group will gather for lunch and then go to members' homes for service projects.Harvest Home items requested for this week are boxed and bagged food including cereals, flour, sugar, macaroni and cheese, crackers, cake and pie mixes.

Mars United PresbyterianThe choir holds Christmas cantata rehearsals at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars.The Rotary pancake breakfast will be held Saturday in the social Hall.

Meridian United Presbyterian Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be the wheelchair escorts for the Sunday services at Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The choir will sing at Sunday's and the Nov. 16 chapel services.The session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 15.St. Fidelis Church will host the 7:30 p.m. Sunday Meridian Veterans program. The keynote speaker will be H. Jack Buzard.

Middlesex PresbyterianMiddlesex Presbyterian Church in America, Church Road, Middlesex Township, will hold a congregational meeting after the Sunday morning service. The 2009 budget will be approved and election of church officers will be held. The Corporation of Middlesex Church will also elect its officers.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, mission committee will gather at 3 p.m. Saturday to assemble Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.Consecration Sunday will be on Sunday with a special sermon by the Rev. Connie Dunn. A catered, reservations only luncheon will follow.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.The members of the Tapestries of Life mission team will share about their week in Mexico during the Sunday service.Breakfast with Brad will be held at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant in Saxonburg. Students grades six to 12 are invited. Contact Brad at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.orgThe Nehemiah Team will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Twp. The elders council meeting will follow.The Relevant Student Leadership Team will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gebhart's home.

New Zion Evangelical Congregational The church service at New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church will begin with a 10-minute patriotic video and will include a special prayer for members of the military serving at home and abroad.New Zion is located along Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will hold a parent and infant dedication during the Sunday morning service.An all-church tailgate party will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Haven.An inspirational hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. in the parlor. Special music will be provided by Tiffany Keffalas.Family game night will be held for Noah's Park and Club 456 at 7 p.m. Wednesday.A 60 Plus or Minus Thanksgiving dinner will be held at noon Nov. 13. The program will be provided by Carl Baughman and Denise Wilson. No tickets will be available after Sunday.The board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the conference room.

Oak Hills Christian Church Oak Hills Christian Church will hold a congregational meeting following the morning worship service Sunday. A Thanksgiving dinner will follow in fellowship hall.Oak Hills Christian Church is at the corner of Old Plank and Township Line roads, Butler.

Old Union Presbyterian Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold its annual congregational meeting after worship on Sunday. A fellowship dinner will follow. Take a dish to share.Choir practices for the Christmas cantata will begin this week and will be held each at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due Nov. 16. Information is available in the back of the church.Youth group is making plans to spend Veterans Day working with Hosanna Industries. Contact Peter. Adults are welcome.New members are needed for the Christian Education Committee to oversee the Sunday school, youth group, library, and other programs. See Marcy Eichenauer for more information.The autumn soup sale will be Nov. 14. Ham and bean and chicken noodle will be sold at $5 a quart. Those delivering to work can make special arrangements with Julie Meeder to pick up their order on Nov. 13. Sign-up sheets for money, volunteers and ingredients are in the back of the church.

Park United PresbyterianPark United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople, will hold a congregational meeting Sunday between services.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will hold a U-Name-It auction Saturday with a dinner at 6 p.m. and the auction at 7 p.m. Proceeds raised will go to the scholarship fund of Foreman Christian College in Pakistan. Make reservations by calling 724-287-4777.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township, will hold a fall harvest dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the Sunday morning service. There will be a congregational meeting after worship to elect new council members. Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran.

St. Fidelis Roman CatholicSt. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, will hold a Veteran's Day celebration featuring the Butler High School Junior ROTCColor Guard at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. H. Jack Buzzard will be the special speaker and the parish choir will sing.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Meridian Road, will hold its annual congregational meeting after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Evening Bible Study, "The Fine Tuning of the Universe," will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold an emergency preparedness Sunday this week. Members from the Evans City Area Long Term Recovery Committee will present. Adults will learn how to put together emergency kits at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room.An instrumental rehearsal for Lessons and Carols Christmas Program will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold its annual congregational meeting after the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The service and meeting will be in the fellowship hall of the Sunday school building. Activities will be offered for children ages 2 through eighth grade. Lunch will follow.The Jehoiada Chest offering will be received Sunday.To participate in the Christmas talent show, call Rose Morrow at 724-445-3765.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran "Stone" ChurchOn Sunday following the morning worship service, the congregation will hold a business meeting followed by a potluck luncheon. The congregation will also celebrate the blessing of three spruce trees that were donated and planted by Jerry Beighley, a descendant of the family that originally organized the congregation in 1806.

St. Peter's Episcopal St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold an ECWmeeting at noon Nov. 13 in the parish hall. The Gearys will discuss their trip to England and the author C.S. Lewis. Attendees should take a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided.

Summit Presbyterian Summit Presbyterian Church will hold the last widows' luncheon until the new year at noon Friday at the Field House Restaurant.All men are invited to the men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church.Celebration Sunday will be held Sunday. All members are asked to take their stewardship commitment cards to the 9:30 a.m. worship service.The deacons will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The session meeting will follow at 7 p.m.Summit Church is on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold communion at all weekend services.The strategic planning committee will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.A Holden Evening Prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The bell choir is looking for new members. Call Patsy at 724-283-6239.

Trinity FellowshipTrinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Sign up on the narthex table.The food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard for November is noodles or tuna.Order forms for Christmas poinsettias are available on the narthex table.Those interested in this weekend's youth retreat should call the church office. Chaperones are needed.

Westminster Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will hold a Hannah Circle Bible study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Child care will be providedThe missions ministry team will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.T. David Gordon, professor at Grove City College, will speak Sunday.Susan Wood is the visiting missionary.Paul and Jordan Harbison, missionaries to Africa will speak at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A dessert fellowship will follow.The Source will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.The operations commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday followed by the Christian education committee meeting at 7 p.m.The Common Ground singles group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Romans Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Perrin Hall.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian ChurchThe West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of baptism during the Sunday morning worship service.Family Fun Night will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the social hall. R.S.V.P. to Roxanne at 724-637-2436.Operation Christmas Child information packets are now available at the church.Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the Sunday morning service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. A congregational meeting to elect new council members will follow worship. Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Zion United MethodistFood donations can be placed in the cornucopia in the sanctuary of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Health kits are still needed. Take a bag from the narthex to fill and return to the box.Zion's work day will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Contact Sally Fox if to request workers or volunteer.