Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak will present special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.The teens are collecting coats, hats, gloves and blankets to take to homeless in Pittsburgh.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold Oasis Cafe from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of tuna and noodles for January.

Christ's OutreachChildren's and youth Bible quizzing will resume at 6 p.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The board of directors will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.The food cupboard is seeking canned fruits and vegetables for January.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. The pastor will continue the series on the church's vision for 2009.The church is collecting paper products for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant Life The Truth Project will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Covenant Life Church, 220 New Castle St.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., has 2009 offering envelopes available in the narthex.Dr. Steven Tuell will present the second of his four-part series on Ezekiel to the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.The administration and stewardship committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Connell Room.The Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the assembly room.

First Baptist Women of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a Bible study at 7 tonight at Debbie Broad's home.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a retro Christmas formal at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Renwick's.A prayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 10. The Rev. Mark Applebee will speak.New ministry school classes will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Classes will include "His Needs/Her Needs" with Carl and Laurie Mueller and "The Holy Spirit — Working in You to Do the Will of the Father" with Pastor Dick.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold a second Sunday Luncheon after the Sunday morning service.

First Church of Christ, ScientistThe First Church of Christ, Scientist, 120 W. Penn St., will hold Sacrament at 10 a.m. Sunday.

First English LutheranChurch services with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.The junior and senior youth groups and friends will go bowling from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Family Bowlaway. The event is free. A sign-up sheet is in the social room.The senior choir rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. today.Evening Bible study will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Morning Bible study will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 15.

First United MethodistFirst United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a Gemstones fitness group at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Spectrum at the church. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Glade Run United Presbyterian Communion will be celebrated at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. The ordination and installation of new elders and deacons will take place at both services.There will be a joint meeting of the Session and deacons at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.The mission committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold an Angel Food ministry order day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.Grace Full Needles and the ladies work project group will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.A property work day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.Faith Shapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church.The youth committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Committee meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A brown bag dinner will be held at 6:15 p.m.The bell choir will begin practice for the new year at 6 p.m. Wednesday.The finance committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.Youth group Bible study will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take money for dinner.

GraceWayEdith McCandless and MaryAnn Mahan will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church Sunday. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.The new flower calendar for 2009 is available. To sponsor altar flowers, call 724-290-7007.

Hill United Presbyterian Kathy Davis will preach at the 6 p.m. Saturday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will deliver the message and the Memorial Handbell Choir will ring at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Sunday school classes will resume for children age 3 through grade 6 and for adults at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Children should meet in the choir room for opening exercises.Two adult classes will be offered: Troublesome Bible Passages, led by Barb Bishop in the Hall Memorial Lounge, and Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World, led by Arlene Roth in the deacon's room.Confirmation class for grades 7 through 8 will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. A parents' meeting will be held from 10 to 10:15 a.m.The centennial committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the fellowship hall.Wednesday evening Bible study with Rev. Fred Young will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The class will focus on the Psalms.

Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a youth group event at 5 p.m. Sunday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshal will begin a new series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Those interested in serving with the mission team in Mexico this summer should attend a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the LGI room at Knoch High School.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.Computer 101 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.The Nehemiah Team will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fecich's home. The elders council meeting will follow.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will hold a hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday in the parlor.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will celebrate the Lord's Supper during worship on Sunday.A fellowship dinner will be held after worship Sunday. Participants should take a dish to share.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianThe youth of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., are planning a ski trip for Jan. 20. Contact Dave or Jen White for information.Reservations are due Jan. 15 for the summer mission trip to West Virginia. For information, see Dave or Jen White.The flower calendar for 2009 is hanging in the narthex. To donate flowers for services, sign up on the calendar.

Springdale Lutheran The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. John's United Church of Christ,St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold a new Bible study on Romans at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the church.A spring worship planning meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday in the narthex.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church.Takeouts will be available and proceeds will benefit youth activities.There will be a teachers' meeting for all Sunday school teachers after the 11 a.m. service Sunday. A lunch will be served after the meeting in fellowship hall. Call the office if unable to attend.The church needs volunteers to operate the sound system on Sundays. Contact Jerry Kaltenbaugh to volunteer.

St. Peter's Episcopal St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold one service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday followed by an all-parish meeting. Child care will be available.Daughters of the King will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month beginning Friday.A Steelers tailgate party will be held Sunday at the Wadding's home. See Judy for information.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate the Lord's Supper at all weekend services.Youth interested in the Bible bowl should attend a meeting during Sunday school on Sunday.A talent show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to attend or participate.Sunday school will resume at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall for a catered dinner. Dorothy Roberts and Mary Ann Lascuola will host. Sign up in the narthex.The food items for the Covenant Food Cupboard for January are ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise. Place items on the right side of the table near the narthex. Items for the Trinity Storehouse may be placed on the left side of that table.Sign up for Acquire the Fire on the table in the narthex.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will ordain new officers during the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.January's family day will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Bowl-a-Drome, 540 East Main St. Ext. R.S.V.P. to the church office at 724-637-2436 or at WSUPC@zoominternet.net.The church will hold an Angel Food ministry training event Friday at the First Church of God, 1862 Mercer Road, Ellwood City. Volunteers will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Stone House on Route 8 to carpool to Ellwood City.Wednesday evening Bible study will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the ministry center living room.The ladies aide group will sponsor a mitten tree. Winter wear donations can be placed under the tree in the narthex. Donations will be distributed to local children.Spots are available for the Hurricane Katrina recovery trip planned for February. For information, contact the Rev. Bell.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared during the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.