Christ Community U.M.Rev. Hughie Orsborn will handle pastoral emergencies at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, during Pastor Jeff St. Clair’s absence this week. Call 724-586-3086.The one-year anniversary celebration of Pastor Jeff and family will be at 5 p.m. Saturday. Take a covered dish to share.Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.July food cupboard items are peanut butter and jelly.Choir director applications are being taken. See the Butler Eagle ad or call the church office at 724-287-4462 for information.Those able to help with lawn care of the church can call Jon Hiser at 724-822-2160.

Christ’s OutreachChrist’s Outreach Church is located at 120 Walker Ave.The Prime Timers are planning a trip to Bushy Run Battlefield in August. Call Kathy Kloock for details.The food bank items for July are condiments, such as ketchup.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Praise and coffee night for women of all church denominations is at 7 p.m. today at The Net, 100 Center Ave. Contact Amy Riordan with questions.Family Day is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moraine State Park, South Shore, Pleasant Valley Beach. Take sunscreen, picnic lunch and swimming gear.The monthly Laundromat outing is Sunday after service. See Kevin Riordan with questions.The Fall Festival planning meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler YMCA, Board of Trustees’ Room. Those interested in helping should attend. See Riordan with questions.The monthly youth group gathering is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben’s house.The youth group outing to a Butler BlueSox game and fireworks night is at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Take money for snacks. Those who didn’t sign up should contact Pastor Ben or Amanda Ogle.Sunday’s hospitality theme is mini-sandwiches.

Covenant PresbySarah Moore and Lori McCann, formerly instructors with the Meridian Fife and Drum Corps, will provide music for the worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

First Presby of BakerstownRev. Roy Schwarcz will present “The Old Testament: Reality or Myth” at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.Schwarcz authored the book “Where Jesus Walked,” which examines more than 50 portions of the life of Christ demonstrating how the Old Testament prophets foretold events in the life of the Messiah and how they were fulfilled in the New Testament.He has also served as Pastor of Evangelism at Moody Church in Chicago.For more information, contact the church office at 724-443-1555.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church is located at 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The men’s fellowship breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at Reichold’s Restaurant.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be a men’s night out at 5:30 p.m. today at the Belmont. Call the Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., office to receive a ride.Grace’s Closet will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26 and from 10 a.m. to noon July 28.

GracewayAmber Crowe, Tim Huff, Tom Kiefer, and Dick and Dana Vernon will provide the music Sunday at GraceWay, which meets at Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.GraceWay youth will have a pool and movie party at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Taylors. For information, call 724-290-7007.

Hill U.P.There will be a movie night and discussion of the film “Simon Birch” for grades 4 to 8 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Movie, art and play night for children ages 3 through first grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and includes dinner.New Life Christian MinistriesThe sacrament of believer baptism will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.New Life’s team will prepare and serve a meal at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday. Elder Richard McCarthy coordinates the team.

North Main Street Church of GodBlood pressure screening will be available after Sunday worship service Sunday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Registered nurses will be taking blood pressure for those who want to have it done.Monday starts Mission Work Week at Whitehall Camp and Conference Center in Emlenton. About 25 church members will be working throughout the week, preparing the camp for the 2012 Camp Meeting to be held Aug. 4 through 12.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church meets at 201 E. Jefferson St.Dinner with friends will be gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at the J-Barn in Sarver. Make reservations with Susan Moon.Saint Andrews will be supplying dessert for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison with any questions or if planning to bake.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERANMonday AM group resumes with a new series on “Erasing Hell: What God Said About Eternity and The Things We’ve Made Up” at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Community quiet time is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the sanctuary.

ST. JOHN’SThe July cause of the month for St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, is the Lutheran Service Society.Volunteers are still needed to help plan the 125th anniversary celebration.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranPastor Ralph Storm will be guest minister for the next three weeks while Pastor Towberman is on vacation at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Katie’s Kitchen is planning for its annual yard sale in September. It is not accepting any gently used items. Call the church office for details of the drop-off site.The Women of St. Mark’s are filling school kits for children at the Dunbar Center and Glade Run Lutheran Services. Bags are available at all entrances of the church. There is list of items to be placed in the bag and then returned no later than Aug. 12.Reservations are being accepted for the 4th annual Olde Fashion church picnic at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Masonic Shelter in Alameda Park.

St. Peter’s Anglican The St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., date night will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.The church is sponsoring a free night of childcare so that couples in the community can enjoy time alone and nurture their relationships.Leave a message at 724-287-1869 to let the church know how many children and youth to expect.

Trinity LutheranThe Summer of Psalms Bible study, which is held during the Sunday school hour at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will not meet this week because Pastor Benson is with the youths at the national convention in New Orleans.The 100th anniversary committee will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.The yoga class will meet on its regularly scheduled day this week at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.The McCandless Bell Choir is looking for new ringers. Contact either Patsy Ann Johnson at 724-283-6239 or the church office at 724-287-1977 to volunteer.The office is looking for confirmation pictures. The secretary has a list of the years that are missing. Call 724-287-1977 for details.Those who can supply any of them should write their name and the year on the back and leave them at the office. They will be returned after a copy is made.

Zion U.M.The VBS celebration service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. All participants are to meet in the library at 10:30 a.m.The harvest table is open in the narthex.The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex hall for anyone wishing to provide music during the summer.