Butler Church of the Nazarene will have Gordon Thompson provide the special music for the morning worship service.

Cabot United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Gathering beginning with a worship service and music at 6 p.m. Dec. 14. Music is by District Superintendent Pastor Eric Park and his wife, Tara.

Chicora United Methodist Church has its annual Christmas Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Homemade crafts include Christmas decorations and other crafts and a bake sale.Lunch is available. Call 724-445-2059 for more information.

Christ Community United Methodist Church's Sausage Day beings at 9 a.m. Saturday. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. if you are volunteering for packing.Lunch will be provided to volunteers. Sales begin 2 to 5 p.m.Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Men's Fellowship Group meets at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.Quilters meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.The church office will be closed Thursday through Monday.Thanksgiving Eve Potluck Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Take food to share; drinks will be provided. A short devotion will follow. For more details, see Laura Killby.Poinsettia orders are due by Dec. 8 and are $6.50 each.A nursery worker, a paid position, is needed for Sunday mornings. Clearances are needed. If you are interested, contact Pastor Net or Karen for more information.

Covenant Presbyterian Church celebrates Christ the King during the 11 a.m. service. The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Christmas poinsettia orders are now being accepted.

Faith Fellowship Alliance Church will have a Thanksgiving and Healing Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

First Baptist Church's Ladies' Bible Study meets 7 p.m. Thursday at Dittmer's House.Sunday School classes are at 9:45 a.m. Sunday followed by an 11 a.m. worship service. There will also be a 6 p.m. worship service.A family Thanksgiving service will begin 6 p.m. Tuesday with a dinner at FBC Youth Center. Please call the church at 724-287-7241 if you plan to attend.There will be no Wednesday Prayer Service, Kidz Klub or Youth Group this week.

First English Lutheran Church has 10 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by an all congregation Stewardship Luncheon. Sign up for the luncheon on the sheet in the social room. Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.

Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church's free clothing bank Grace's Closet is open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. No proof of income is required.Each family may fill one large bag. The closet is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month.Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or any Saturday the closet is open. Please take clothing in small bags.Worship with Holy Communion is at 10 a.m. Sunday. Children of Grace will lead worship.

GraceWay meets each Sunday for a 10 a.m. worship service at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Don Horstman and Ruth Ferko provide the special music Sunday.

Hill United Presbyterian Church's vocal choir will sing during Reign of Christ on Sunday. Fellowship hour will follow.Handbell practice is at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.Gifts for the Lighthouse Christmas project are due Dec. 8.Winter clothing items, such as mittens, gloves, sweaters, scarves and socks are needed for the Presbyterian Women's “Keep Me Warm” project.

Homeacre Chapel will have a Thanksgiving Day service from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 28 with hymn singing and audience participation.IntersectionIntersection Community Church's Locking Arms Men Ministry will now meet 8 a.m. Friday mornings in the back room of Mac's Cafe on Route 8 South continuing their study of Proverbs.

Mars United Presbyterian Church will have a session at 7 p.m. tonight to discuss the business of the church. Guest speaker Jill Cesare of My School Preschool will give a “Minute for Mission” during worship hours.Griefshare meets 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Red Room. The church office is closed Thanksgiving Day.

Old Union Presbyterian Church has Thank Offering Sunday this week as it supports the work of the Women's Association. Baptism will also be celebrated.

Orchard Hill Butler County plans to kick-off the Christmas season with a Women's Christmas brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 at Conley Resort. Register at orchardhillchurch.com/butler-county.

St. John's Lutheran Church in Connoquenessing will have Bishop Kusserow, bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, lead the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.Sunday is the last opportunity to donate to the Evans City Food Cupboard — the November Cause of the Month.There will be a short congregation meeting after worship to review the 2020 proposed church budget and accept nominations for 2020 vacancies on the Church Council and Cemetery Association.

St. John's United Church of Christ has Sunday worship and JAM time for children at 10 a.m. Sunday.The Thanksgiving Brunch and Christmas decorating follows worship.Be at the church by 2:15 p.m. for people helping with Donna Groom's “Love Letters” show at 3 p.m. Saturday.The Food Cupboard will be packed 5:30 p.m. Monday.Produce to People leaves the church 3:15 p.m. Tuesday followed by Quilters at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Surviving Suicide, a self-help group, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Praise Team practice is at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Christian Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The Praise Team will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday followed by choir practice at 7 p.m.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Saxonburg, celebrates Christ the King with Holy Communion at its 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services Sunday.Sewing Ministry meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in Fellowship Hall.Generations Choir rehearsal has moved to 7:30 p.m.Sunday School will have Funday Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Centennial Hall.Christmas poinsettia orders are due Sunday.Glade Run Christmas tree with gift tags for special needs children will be available Sunday. All gifts should be returned, unwrapped by Dec. 8.The Sanctuary will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for Community Quiet Time and Prayer.

St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church has “Afternoon at the Movies” at 2 p.m. Thursday.Worship service with Holy Communion will be at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday.Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. Sunday.There will be no Children's Hour on Wednesday because of Thanksgiving.

Trinity Lutheran Church will have contemporary worship at its services this weekend. Bring in non-perishable goods for the local food bank because it is Harvest Home weekend.The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Valencia Presbyterian Church has a Thanksgiving Eve Service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Communion will be served.The congregation is invited to stay after worship on Dec. 1 to help decorate the sanctuary for the upcoming Christmas season. Lunch will be provided by the VPC Deacons.

The Whitestown Road Baptist Church will have a free community Thanksgiving meal at noon Sunday.