Christ Community U.M.ATrunk or Treat children's Halloween party will be held from 12:20 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Activities include games, a parade, food and candy distributed from decorated cars. To donate candy or baked goods, contact the church office at 724-287-4462.Three additional Spiritual Gifts classes for parts two and three have been scheduled. Classes will be held Oct. 23 and 27 and Nov. 10. All classes are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be led by the Rev. Mary Grey Emmett.Rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas play begin Oct. 23 and last from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. The rehearsals will be part of "Come and Get It." Parts are available for children, teens and adults.

Christ's outreachAgolf scramble will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stoughton Acres for members of Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. For information or to register, call the church at 724-283-8407.The youth group will travel to the Hixon Farm Saturday for a free hay ride. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Participants should meet in the church parking lot.

Covenant PresbyOn Sunday, the Seekers Class of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will view and discuss a video on the subject of Israel. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The Rev. Dr. William A. Jamieson will be the guest pastor for the 11 a.m. Sunday service. He is the retired minister of Westminister Presbyterian Church, Evans City.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of soda crackers and graham crackers for October. Baskets to receive donations are in the Jefferson Street hallway.

Community LifePasta and sauces are being accepted Sundays during October at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School. Donations will be given to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group will be going to a hayride and corn maze Friday in Cranberry Township. Participants should meet at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle. Cost is about $5.

Fenelton U.M. McKee Chapel U.M.Fenelton United Methodist Church will return to its 11 a.m. Sunday worship service beginning Oct. 21. The McKee Chapel service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Fenelton U.M. Church beginning Oct. 21.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day Sunday. A card shower for the church's three pastors will be held.After the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service, a soup and sandwich luncheon will be served in the church social rooms. It will be followed by an afternoon service with Dan Smith of Pressing On Ministries. There will be no evening service.The annual Senior Saints fall color tour will be held Tuesday. A van will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. After a tour of fall scenery, participants will meet for lunch at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. A program will follow.

First English LutheranAhealing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

First U.M.A special decorations meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the conference room at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.Atailgate party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, in Epworth Center. The event will have a Hawaiian theme.There will be a pre-kindergarten hoedown at the 9:45 and 10:50 a.m. pre-kindergarten sessions Sunday. The event is open to children ages 3 to 5. Western wear is encouraged.Amovie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The movie "The Last Sin Eater," directed by Michael Landon Jr., will be shown. The film is rated PG-13.

Glade Run U.P.Mission Sunday will be observed during worship this week at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Various members will speak on the mission trips they were part of during the last year.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at Pizza Hut on Cunningham St.

GraceWay CommunityLyric Ackelson and Edith McCandless will provide the music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The youth group will begin calendar sales Wednesday. For information, call 724-504-7264.

Hill U.P.The Kingdom Ringers handbell choir of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will perform at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The junior team will serve as ushers.The teen Sunday school class will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the downstairs lounge to pack bag lunches for the community.The Session will meet at 6:45 p.m. Sunday to complete a first reading of proposed changes in the church by-laws.Singers interested in participating in the Christmas cantata should contact Kathy Sawyer.Orders are being accepted for Presbytery cookbooks.

Meridian U.P.The Rev. Edwin Carlson will be guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

New Life Christian MinistriesOperation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse, is the October Mission of the Month at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Wrapped shoeboxes and complete details will be available during worship. Filled shoeboxes are due to the church Nov. 18.Forty Days of Gratitude LIFE (Living In Faith Everyday) home groups will begin meeting Sunday. Each group will gather in a host home and will spend time digging deeper into the topics raised through the message on Sunday. The program will last six weeks. Registration forms are included in the Lifeline bulletin and are available at www.NewLifeXn.org.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host a fall festival with square dancing and dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday. The event will also include a bonfire, pumpkin carving and soups. Participants should take and apple dish to share.The Mount Chestnut Food Cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For details, call 724-287-7601.

North Main Street church of GodThe Common Shop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. All items are given away to those in need.An inspirational hymn sing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Light refreshments will be served.The Haven student ministry leaves for Corn Stalking USA at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will return at 10 p.m.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Those who are able should take a dish to share. Representatives from Callery Volunteer Fire Department will speak about children's fire safety and demonstrate fire extinguisher use.A group is being organized to go to Kennywood for Fright Night. For information, see Rick Stiefel.The youth group will go to a corn maze Oct. 19. They will leave the church at 5 p.m. and return by 11 p.m.

Park U.P.In observance of Thank Offering Sunday, the Presbyterian Women's Association will lead the Sunday service at Park United Presbyterian Church, East Grandview Avenue, Zelienople. An offering will be taken for mission.Heritage Sunday will be observed Oct. 28. Acombined, blended worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. Apotluck dinner will follow the service.

Saint Andrews U.P.Volunteers are needed to bake traditional Scottish pastries for a luncheon following worship Oct. 21 at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. Recipes are available in the narthex. Volunteers should take their baked goods to the church the morning of the luncheon.

St. John U.C.C.The adult choir of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, is planning a Christmas Music Festival for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2. Rehearsals begin at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, immediately after adult choir practice.A choir reunion Sunday is set for Oct. 21. Former adult choir members are invited to join the current choir to sing at the 11 a.m. service and share fellowship at an after service luncheon.St. John's Singles Group is taking reservations for a Nov. 17 bus trip to Oglebay, W.Va., for dinner and to see the Christmas Lights Festival.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranA new members class will begin at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Those interested in exploring membership should plan to attend. New members will be received Oct. 28. For details or to register, call the church office at 724-287-6741.Anyone interested in directing the Bell Choir or Children's Choir should send a resume to the Attention Worship and Music Committee.Rally Day Weekend will begin with fellowship time after the 6 p.m. Saturday service. On Sunday, children age 2 to grade 4 will present music at the 11 a.m. service. A spaghetti dinner will follow the service in Fellowship Hall. Music for the dinner will be presented by the Mainhart/Oesterling families.The Youth Group Kickoff will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.A tree with donation envelopes will be placed in the church for Harvest Home Sunday. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 27 and 28 to benefit VOICe.Cookie bakers are asked to bake and deliver cookies for the Cookie Care Packing on Oct. 22. To submit a student or military member to receive a package, contact the church office.

St. Peter's EpiscopalEric Wicks of First United Methodist Church will be the featured organist at the noon organ recital Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.The annual Happening Week-end for teens in grades 10-12 will be held Nov. 9-11 at Trinity Church in Washington, Pa. The church will pay for any teen who would like to attend. Applications are available in the senior high classroom.Members who had portraits taken for the church directory should contact the church office to pick up their pictures.

St. Richard R.C.The Ladies Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. The program will be "Dolls and Other Treasures." Members should take an old doll, toy or other treasure and share a memory about it.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18.Life Teen will volunteer at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Lighthouse Food Bank.

Springdale LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

Summit PresbyFriends and members of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, are invited to a Celebration Potluck at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. The event will celebrate the church's involvement in the Foods Resource Bank. Information about the various local growing projects and corresponding international mission projects will be shared. Attendees are encouraged to take a side dish or dessert to share. Reservations are requested by Thursday by calling the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The Women Quilters and Sewers will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 18 at the church to work on quilts.Students in grades 9 to 12 will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at Primanti Brothers for a table talk. Youth interested can sign up for a car pool on the youth bulletin board.Beginning Oct. 21 and lasting five weeks, the pastors will hold a class for prospective members. The class will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. For details, call the church office at 724-287-1977.A Little Youth's Bible costume/carnival party will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 for children in grade 6 and younger. Donations will be accepted for the prayer labyrinth at Lutherlyn's new Worship and Music Center. Participants should dress as his or her favorite bible character.Aseries of discussions on death and dying will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. It will last until December 2.

Trinity PresbyPaul Cashdollar will be the guest speaker for worship Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Volunteers from Trinity will cook and serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.Sign-ups are now being accepted for the card ministry. Asign-up sheet is located on the table in the narthex.Mark Frailey Sunday will be observed this week. All loose offerings will be given to Frailey for use in his ministry education.

Westminster PresbyThe youth of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will gather at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church for a football game and lock-in. Participants will attend the Butler High School football game. Participants should take money for the game and a snack to share. The event will end at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.Members of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, who would like a tape of the Elder Law meeting held Sept. 16 should sign up in the narthex. Cost is $2.Donations for the Cabot Food Bank are being collected through Sunday. Cleaning and baking supplies are needed and can be placed in the box in the narthex.Pre-registration for the "Life in the Spirit" seminar on Nov. 2,3 and 4 is due by 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Sign up in the narthex or call the office at 724-353-1720. Meals, child care and programs for kindergarten through high school will be provided. There is no cost for the event.