The all-church picnic and dessert auction will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

Take a dish to share and a dessert to be auctioned off by the teens.

An ice cream and cake party will be given to the first Sunday school class to reach $100 in offerings.

New classes begin in September. The Stephen Ministry series will be taught by the Stephen leaders.

Caravan begins Wednesday.

Christ Community U.M.Holy Communion will be observed at both Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Sunnyview service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.The stewardship meeting is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The usher schedule is on bulletin board in the narthex.Food cupboard items for September are spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cereal and juice.Church office will be closed Labor Day.

Christ's OutreachSunday is Worship as a Family at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.There will be no children's church, but there will be a small talk during the 9:30 a.m. service.The Prime Timers are planning a lunch at Ponderosa. Call Kathy Kloock for details.Due to Labor Day, the church will not have Tuesday night Revelation Bible study this week.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The freedom ministry meeting is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the YMCA Board of Trustees Room. Anyone wanting to go through the freedom ministry is required to attend this three-part session.Sign up at the info hub Sunday if planning to attend. Contact Kevin or Amy Riordan with any questions.The fall festival community outreach is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Anyone serving a two-hour block of time is required to attend a fall festival volunteer meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7. See Kevin Riordan with any questions.The fall small group study “Honor's Reward” by John Bevere is meeting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA.This week's hospitality theme is red, white and blue.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church is located at 230 E. Jefferson St.The People for Peace Bible study group will hold a planning meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Forest Heights Clubhouse.The group will choose a topic for discussion for the fall session.Choir rehearsals will resume at 6:40 p.m. Sept. 6 in the sanctuary. Additional singers are always welcome to attend.

Craigsville U.M.C.The congregation of Craigsville United Methodist Church will participate in the Labor Day combined service at 10 a.m. at Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton.McKee Chapel United Methodist Church, Fenelton, will also participate.

Faith U.P.The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the Sunday worship service at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St.The board of beacons meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Pastor's Bible study gathers at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eat 'n' Park.

Fenelton U.M.C.The Labor Day combined service will be at 10 a.m. at Fenelton United Methodist Church.The congregations of Craigsville United Methodist Church, Craigsville, and McKee Chapel United Methodist Church, Fenelton, will participate.

First BaptistThe bereans of First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet at 5 p.m. Friday at the Restaurant in the Square for a class social.The church will be assisting VA Hospital residents to their chapel services Sunday mornings for the month of September.

Glade Run U.P.Chancel choir will begin practice at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Vera's small group will gather at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6.Celebrant choir will begin practice at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe church office of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be closed Monday because of the Labor Day holiday.

GracewayAmber Crowe and Ruth Ferko will provide music Sunday at GraceWay.GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Hill U.P.The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The garden club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. WednesdayAn adult is needed to lead the junior usher team on the third Sunday of each month. Contact Kathy Sawyer to volunteer.Volunteers are needed to greet on the first and second Sunday of each month. Contact the church office.The church office will be closed Monday.McKee Chapel U.M.C.The congregation of McKee Chapel United Methodist Church will participate in the Labor Day combined service at 10 a.m. at Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton.Meridian U.P.Sunday morning worship time changes to 11 a.m. beginning Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The senior high youth will meet at 6 a.m. Wednesday at the New Castle Road Eat 'n' Park for breakfast.Guest speaker for the Sarah Elizabeth Circle at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 is Linda Oesterling. Oesterling traveled with a group from Meridian United Presbyterian Church this summer to central Pennsylvania where they helped with flood recovery work.Bell choir resumes their fall practice schedule at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday evening.The chancel choir practices will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings.Anyone interested in participating in either choir is invited to attend.New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The church offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday.North Main St. Church of GodThe fall kick off runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., in the Haven parking lot.There will be food, games, soft inflatables and the musical group Getting Towards Gone.The church will provide information on each fall program.The North Main annual all-church family picnic will be held at noon Sept. 9 at Alameda Park at the Masonic picnic shelter.There will be a pie-judging contest, games and other activities. Tableware and drinks will be provided. Take a dish to share.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will celebrate Labor Day on Sunday with worship as you work.Attendees should go to church in their work or school clothes.The fundraising committee will meet after worship Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Lord's Supper at weekend worship services.The first Sunday mission offering will go to help Kowsalya, the sponsored child at the Indo-American Home for Children.The sanctuary will be open for the sixth annual Community Day of Prayer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Volunteers from the congregation will be needed to commit to praying for half-hour periods in the sanctuary.Sign up in the narthex or contact Susan Moon.Members of the church and community can send prayer requests to the church office at office@standrewsupc.org or mail them to the church.

The Sower's ChapelThe church will hold its annual charity golf scramble at Birdsfoot Golf Club at 2 p.m. Saturday. The four-person scramble benefits the Loving Arms Mission in Nepal, Freeport Meals on Wheels and the Sower's Chapel.Non-golfers are welcome for dinner. For more information, call 724-295-3974 or send a message to ifarm2@consolidated.net.Zarah Blair of Sarver will lead a nontraditional service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Sower's Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.

St. Luke's LutheranSt. Luke's Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion at Sunday services at 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The church office will be closed Monday for Labor Day.The Oktoberfest planning committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.The Christian outreach ministry will sponsor free Christmas in September and choral concerts during the Saxonburg Arts Festival. Anyone who would like to help should contact the office or Sue Beatty for details.The altar guild is asking for donations of artificial fruit and faux leaves to decorate the sanctuary for autumn. Anyone may drop them off during business hours.

St. john's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion during Sunday service, 100 Connoquenessing Main St., Connoquenessing.The September cause of the month is the Cheyannia Marburger Cancer Fund, to help support a little girl with brain cancer whose health has deteriorated.Help is needed to assist the church council to compile an address listing of previous members and pastors that should be contacted and invited to the church's 125th anniversary celebration.

St. John U.C.C.Holy Communion will be served Sunday at the 10 a.m. worship service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Due to Labor Day, September consistory meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the narthex.Rally day, kicking off the fall worship season, will be Sept. 9.All music rehearsals have resumed on Wednesdays, beginning at 6 p.m. for musicians, 6:30 p.m. for praise team, 7 p.m. for adult choir and 8 p.m. for handbell choir.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe church and office of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.Children's hours will begin regular classes at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. There are still openings for the program.The nominating committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 in the conference room to go over progress, write biographies and prepare ballots.Katie's Kitchen is still accepting donations for their upcoming yard sale. Contact Linda at 724-882-1329 for more information.

Trinity LutheranThe men's ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet for breakfast and Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday.There will be the usual Saturday service at 6:30 p.m. and there will be two services on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.A corn roast will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in the picnic shelter. Corn, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided by the social ministry committee.Bell choir rehearsals will be from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. There are still spots for new members.

Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church is located at 80 Sterrett St., Valencia.Fall sessions of mom's morning out will begin Sept. 10. Moms (or dads) can enjoy a few hours to run errands while child care is provided for their children ages newborn to 5 years old. More information and registration is online at www.valenciapresbyterian.com.Parent's night out for children ages newborn to 10 years old will be held the second Saturday of each month. Children enjoy a Christian video, games and craft. Register by Sept. 6 for the September event.

Zion LutheranThere will be Holy Communion for Zion Lutheran at regular services Sunday, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.Pie donations are needed for the reception after the Chiz Rider concert Sept. 16 at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Volunteers are also needed for set up and tear down. Sign-up sheets will be passed around at each service on Sunday. Contact Jane Woitas for more information.Donations of school supplies to be placed in school kits and Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are appreciated.Contact Ginger Miller or John Woitas for more information on where to place the items.