A community dinner meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Craigsville United Methodist Church, Craigsville.

Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Craigsville U.M. Church.

Butler Church of the NazareneThe teens will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service of the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. Evening worship will resume at 6 p.m.Children and teens will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.The Back to School Blast will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 22 at the church. Backpacks will be given out to children and youth and there will be games, food, prize baskets and puppets. For information, call 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will collect tuna and noodles in August for the Covenant Food Cupboard.The prayer shawl meeting is tonight. Member orientation will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20.Preschool registration at Super Sprouts is being taken. For information, call Sandy at 724-504-0436.The informal worship service is 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The contemporary worship service is at 9 a.m. and traditional worship service is 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday.CLC will collect pasta and sauce in August for the Saint Vincent DePaul food cupboard.Missionary Ed Black will be ministering in the service on Sunday.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. William A. Jamieson will be the guest preacher at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Sarah Morrison will be the guest musical artist.

Fenelton U.M.Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton, will hold choir practice at 6:30 p.m. Monday for their 100th anniversary celebration. All are welcome.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a spaghetti supper class social at 5 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.A sporting clay shoot for church members and guests will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Castlewood Rod and Gun Club. For information, call the church at 724-287-7241.

First English LutheranA church service with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at the First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. A contemporary service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23.

First Presby of BakerstownRev. Beverly James will preach a sermon titled "The Bread of Life" at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. She also will lead a Sunday school class at 10 a.m. with a video by Dr. Ken Bailey on "The Historical Jesus: A Middle Eastern View."Members of the community are cordially invited to worship services, classes and events at the church.

First U.M.The sorting and distribution of back-to-school supplies will be at 9 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. To volunteer, contact the church office at 724-283-6160.The Gemstones Gardening Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wesley Hall to create a garden-themed craft.The haircut ministry will hold a hair cutting session from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Annex. Call the church office at 724-283-6160 to register.

Glade Run U.P.The men of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet for breakfast and fellowship at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township. Everyone is welcome.The mission team will lead worship services at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Help is needed to transport residents to and from worship. For information, contact Sally at 724-290-4595.The annual summer children's festival, for children 4 years old through fifth grade, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lunch will be provided. For information, contact Gloria at 724-898-1016.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe last day to order Angel Food Ministry will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Pac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The Pizza Hut fundraiser will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the West Cunningham Street location.

GracewayMaryAnn Mahan, Ernie and Jenny Taylor will provide special music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School. Coffee, tea and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m.

Hill U.P.Seminary student Dan Bender will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. Saturday contemporary service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The praise team will provide the music. Megan McElhaney will present a vocal solo during the 10:30 a.m. service.The movie, art and play night for children preschool through kindergarten age will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A meal will be provided. Register by calling the church at 724-287-5427.Volunteers are needed to help with coffee hour following Sunday worship. A sign-up sheet is on the Deacon's table.

Mars AllianceMagdalena Ondicova of Hermanovce, Slovakia, will present special music at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services of Mars Alliance Church 997, Route 228.

Meridian U.P.A new members class will start at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Anyone interested in joining the church may call the office at 724-482-2630.Ivan Longdon will be the featured soloist during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.The church will host a GLO Academic Games practice at 3 p.m. Sunday.There will be a joint meeting of the session, deacon and trustees at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold preschool orientations at the church from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday for the 4-year-old classes and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for the 3-year-old classes. For information, call the church office at 724-287-7601.The youth group, No Regrets, will meet for a summer activity at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, will have an outdoor worship time Sunday at 127 Knoch Road. Senior pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will share a message at 10 a.m. Sunday on "Press On Toward the Prize - Prayer." The sacrament of believer baptism will be held following the worship celebration.The October Tapestries of Life mission team will provide the meal for a picnic Sunday. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages will be provided. The meal is free; however, donations to the team's mercy day are appreciated. Those interested in serving on the team should contact Wendy Kovach at 724-898-1062.Those interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.The ministry staff will meet on Aug. 20 at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

Nixon U.M.Nixon United Methodist Church will have an informal worship service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Bonnie Rupp Fisher and Skip Cooper will provide special music at the traditional 10 a.m. service. Dave Smith will be speaking at both services.

Old Union PresbyReservations are due Saturday for the Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, Women's Association mission trip to New Windsor, Md.

Park United PresbyPark UP Church welcomes Mark Frailey as the guest speaker for Sunday worship services.Packers are needed from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Food Cupboard. See Judy Lutz for information.Daybreak will be at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Park Hall.The summer Bible series will be held at 7 p.m. at the Presbytery Center on Main Street and will focus on the eighth commandment.

Saxonburg Christian ChurchSaxonburg Christian Church, 230 W. Main St., is presenting a new Bible study program. The Visualized Bible series looks into dispensations God created: the Patriarchal Age, the Mosaic Age and the Christian Age. For information, call Jeff Neubert at 724-822-5537 or Patrick Kelly at 724-524-1601.Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Bible study group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday. Prayer and Bible study will also be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Springdale Lutheran The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. The book discussion group will resume after worship at 9:40 a.m.

St. John U.C.C.Wilma Manchester will be the guest speaker at the 9:30 a.m. blended worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. A meeting of the stewardship and hospitality committee will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Rev. Lawrence Camberg will be the guest minister Saturday and Sunday for all church services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Holy Communion will be served at all services.This weekend is designated Needy Family Weekend.St. Mark's is taking registrations now for 2009-10 Children's Hour. There are classes for children from ages 2 to 6 years old. Children's Hour meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday from September to May. To register or for information, call Tammi Rossi at 724-524-2113.The women of the church are making school kits for children who are victims of a disaster or of war disruption. Kits are distributed by Lutheran World Relief wherever needed. Bags are placed at all church entrances with a list of needed items attached. If you are able, please take a bag and return it to the church. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at all services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. A coffee hour will be held between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Pictures for the new church directory will be taken after the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and the 8:30 a.m. Sunday services.Saturday is the last day for registration for the fall WELCA retreat at Lutherlyn. The forms may be turned in to the church office.The parish education committee is seeking teachers, helpers, substitutes and activity leaders to help with Trinity's Sunday school program. There is a form in the weekly bulletin or you may pick one up at the church office.The church council will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.

Trinity PresbyKathryn and Lizzie Spingola will provide the ministry of music on Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Reservations and payment to attend a Pirates game in September are due Sunday.The August food items for the Covenant Food Cupboard is mustard, ketchup or mayo. Place donations on the right side of the table in the hallway off the narthex.There will be a planning session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for a retreat for women. All interested women are encouraged to come and contribute ideas.All students and families are invited to a night of bowling at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Sherwood Lanes in Lyndora. Reservation, permission forms and payment are due Sunday.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.Church cleaning will be held tonight at 6 p.m. buffalo u.m. chargeA community dinner meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Craigsville United Methodist Church, Craigsville.Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Craigsville U.M. Church.