Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday at the Livengood’s barn on North Road. For information, call the church office at 724-287-4462.

The lay leader committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Volunteers are needed to assemble the newsletter at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday every month. Call Karen at the church office to help.

Desserts for Meals on Wheel are needed for Sunday and Monday. Contact Peg Loomis with questions.

Volunteers are needed for the election day bake sale. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Contact Mary Lee Kelly to volunteer.

Food cupboard items for October are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

Christ’s Outreach ChurchThe ladies quartet will be providing the music and Holy Communion will be served Sunday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Craft day is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Contact Lynn Andres or Kathy Kloock for details.Ushers are needed for several of the ushering teams. If interested in serving, see Jerry Gilliland.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Ladies are invited to join Liz Toner for a women’s discussion group on the Joyce Meyer book “Power Thoughts” from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Butler YMCA, Board of Trustees Room.Tuesday’s prayer meeting is canceled.Make reservations on Facebook by Wednesday to attend the Butler Praise and Coffee morning at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Butler Library.Sunday’s hospitality theme is fruits and veggies.

Covenant PresbyThe sacrament of baptism will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. worship Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

East Butler PresbyEast Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets, will hold its Waves of the Spirit event at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Included will be worship, congregational discussion about mission plans for the future and a free lunch.Activities and gifts for children will also be offered. The event will conclude at 1:30 p.m.Faith U.P.The Season of Stewardship will begin Sunday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.The theme is CareTakers for God.The men’s fellowship meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mark Mann, managing editor of the Butler Eagle, will bring a program.First BaptistThe Ladies of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to a Bible study at 7 p.m. today at the Dittmers’ home.Glade Run U.P.There will be a youth gathering, including Crossover members, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Marcia Semple will share about her mission trip to Romania on Sunday at both morning services.Upward Basketball evaluations will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym.Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be a healing service after the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Grace’s Closet, the clothing bank at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran, is in desperate need of men’s flannel shirts, men’s jeans, infant clothes and boys and girls clothing.Items can be dropped off at the church between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25.Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church is located at 501 Second St.Club 56 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The men’s lunch group will meet at noon Monday for fellowship and church maintenance projects.Senior night out will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday.The Mary Lou Boyer Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.Delve 912, a youth fellowship group for grades nine through 12, will meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.Meridian U.P.The Confirmation class at Meridian United Presbyterian Church is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the youth room, 4150 Highland Ave.The stewardship/personnel committee will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.The annual Above Average Dinner for those age 50 and older will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 in McCaslin Hall at Meridian United Presbyterian Church.Those interested in attending may register by contacting the church office at 724-482-2630.New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries worships at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The business and professional directory is being updated. People who worship at New Life that own a business or provide a professional service, such as baby-sitting, house cleaning, etc., may submit a directory form no later than Oct. 28. Forms are available by e-mailing info@newlifexn.org; write “Directory” in the memo line.People interested in serving on the Haiti mission team in July are asked to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Nonperishable food items and personal care items are being collected for Operation Care Packages. Packages will be mailed to college students and military personnel. Donations may be placed in the OCP bin any weekend through Oct. 28. Diane Beck is the team leader.North Butler PresbyNorth Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Church Road, will have guest speaker Scott McKee of Kairos Prison Ministry International at its 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.Sue Ann Murray will provide music.North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God is located at 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Christian Women Connection will be receiving donations to provide chicks to desperate and hungry families in Uganda with a daily source of nutrition and a perpetual source of income.These chicks will be shipped to career missionaries Tom and Colleen Stevenson, who make their home in Uganda and serve the local residents in that area.Oak Hills ChristianThere will be a craft night sponsored by Oak Hills Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Butler Public Library.There will also be a Fall Festival at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 in fellowship hall, 113 Township Line Road, with dancing, food, games, a costume contest and more.Call the church office to attend at 724-287-2826.Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will go cave exploring after worship this week.Contact Peter by Wednesday if planning to go.The church growth team will meet after worship this week.E-100 Reflection groups will meet at 1 and 7 p.m. Tuesday.Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold its U-Name-It-Auction on Nov. 2. Proceeds will benefit international missions. Those who would like to donate an item or a gift of time and talent can contact Jeanne Wilson.Kid Krusaders are invited to a Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Room.The church will celebrate its Scottish Presbyterian heritage during the 46th annual Scottish Sunday on Oct. 28.A luncheon will follow worship in the Memorial Room and will include Scottish soup, breads and spreads and various Scottish pastries.The Sower’s ChapelRev. Michael Ferrell of Mitchellville, Md., will be the guest minister for the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.Ferrell will focus on the process of our spiritual growth and how we can live a life that leads to heaven.Springdale LutheranPastor-elect Carl Hendrickson will speak during the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury.ST. Luke's LutheranThe junior and senior high youths will gather at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, to attend the Christian Leadership Network’s 10/20 Break at the Cranberry YMCA.The break will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a supervised sleep-in at the church Saturday night upon their return.Anyone who hasn’t submitted their permission slips should contact Pastor Keller.Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services Sunday.There will be a special blessing of new members Sunday.ST. John's LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church of Connoquenessing will celebrate Holy Communion during Sunday service at 100 Connoquenessing Main St.The church council still needs volunteers to assist in planning the 125th anniversary celebration. Those who know the addresses of any previous pastors or members so they can be included in any future celebration information should contact the church council.The October cause of the month is the Gideon Society, Butler branch.St. John U.C.C.Confirmation class will meet at 9 a.m. in the designated second-floor Sunday school room at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Adult handbell choir will meet after the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.St. John’s Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.The next meeting of Garden Club will be at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 27.ST. Mark's LutheranThe Jehoiada Chest offering will be received at weekend services of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.This offering was begun by Dr. Schramm for the upkeep and improvement of the buildings.There will be a “Coffee Talk” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday to learn more about the proposed constitution and membership in the Lutheran World Federation.The constitution and membership into the Lutheran World Federation will be voted on at the annual meeting Nov. 11.There will be a Reformation movie night at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Fellowship Hall. The movie, “Luther,” is on Lutheran heritage. Take finger foods/snacks and a two liter of soft drink to share.There will be a confirmation retreat overnight Oct. 26. For more information, or to sign up, call Darcie Pomykata.Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will be attending the mini retreat at the Cranberry YMCA from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday. Call Carol at the church, 724-287-2378, to receive a ride.The special Sunday school class of Christian basics will continue after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.Articles for the Summit Herald are due to the office by Monday. There will be no deadline leniency this month due to the tight office schedule.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will have a weekend for healing services.Flu shots will also be administered this weekend. Take insurance cards.All Trinity youths are invited to stay after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for lunch and events.Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America is located at 420 N. Main St.Women in the Church Connection will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Perrin Hall.Youths in grades six to 12 will have dinner together before heading on a corn maze trip Saturday.