Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Millie Martsolf. Children's Church will be directed by Betty McIndoe. Jim Johns will direct Children's Bible Quizzing.An orientation picnic for Caravan Kids Club workers will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Jim and Chrisann Green.

Christ Community U.M.The small group "Get to Know You" gatherings of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, have been scheduled to meet Friday at the Todd home; Monday at the Brewer home; Wednesday at the Hiser home; and Aug. 24 at the Stephenson home. For information, times and directions, call the church office at 724-287-4462.Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex for the All-Church Golf Outing Sept. 5 at Stoughton's Golf Course. Tee times begin at 5:30 p.m. A meal will follow.Tickets for the Sept. 9 pig roast will be available for purchase following worship services. The cost is $7.50 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-10; and free for children younger than 3.

Christ's OutreachA free Family Night Out at the Movies will be held Friday in the gym at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The movie "The Chronicles of Narnia" will begin at 8 p.m. Popcorn, candy and refreshments will be served.The church picnic will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Camp Grounds. Participants should take a dish or dessert to share. Hot dogs, chicken, drinks, table settings and entertainment will be provided. Hearts to Heaven, a women's harmony quartet, will perform at 6 p.m.

Community AllianceA Sunday Funday event will be held from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township.The Community Women's Fall Kick-off, "Are You Fit for the Walk," will be held from 8 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets are $6 and are on sale at the church office. A light breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Covenant PresbyThe musical ensemble Alle Psallite will provide music for the Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Summer Festival, a variety show and food fest, will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit the community dinners hosted by the church.Back-to-school supplies will be distributed to the children of the Covenant Cupboard families during food distribution the weeks of Aug. 21 and 28.

Faith Fellowship AllianceA garage and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive. Proceeds will benefit youth outreach ministries.The movie "The Da Vinci Delusion" will be shown at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.

First BaptistThe Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have an ice cream social at 7:15 p.m. Sunday in Alameda Park.

Glade Run U.P.The monthly prayer meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Punch and cookies will be served after the prayer time.The Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study will meet at 6 a.m. Tuesdays at King's Restaurant, Gibsonia.The Preschool Place will hold an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 24.The 2006 i Rise Concert and Festival will be held Saturday at PNC Park. For information, call 724-898-1016.

Graceway CommunityAmber Crowe and Howard Dillaman will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.A new study, "Miracles of a Life Changing God," will begin at the adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 301 of Butler Senior High School. GraceWay youth are taking a summer break and will resume meetings in September.

Hill U.P.The 6 p.m. Saturday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will be led by the Rev. John Porter. Music will be provided by the Praise Team Band.The women's choir and soloist Linda Wise-Russell will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will lead the service.The Covenant Cupboard is accepting donations of soda or graham crackers during August. In September, they request donations of peanut butter or jelly. Donations can be placed in the food barrel in the overflow section of the sanctuary.The annual Worship-Without-Walls service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 27 at Alameda Park. Music will be provided by the Praise Team Band. A picnic immediately follows the service. Participants should take a salad or side dish to feed 10 people. To volunteer, contact Bea Welch or Ruth Scott.

Mount Chestnut PresbyThe youth of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West Route 422, Franklin Township, will hold a summer event Friday and Saturday at the Blaine home. Call the church office for additional directions and information.The Sunday service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the picnic shelter/playground area behind the church. Light refreshments will be served.The Food Cupboard will be open at 7 p.m. Monday. For information on qualifications, contact the church office for qualifications.Church work parties will be held at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Painting and repair projects will be completed.

New Life Christian MinistriesA time of prayer and dedication for students, educators, administrators and support personnel in the schools will be held during the Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Teams of children, teens and adults will prayer walk in the Saxonburg area from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday.A youth and parent meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. For details, contact the Rev. Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940 or chris@newlifexn.org.A meeting for anyone interested in assisting with the children's ministries will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For details, contact Cherie McNalty at 724-482-1730 or nurture@newlifexn.org.The ministry staff will meet Aug. 24 at the The Bridge.A women's small group study on "To Live in Christ" will be held from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 15 at the home of Becky Stallsmith, 103 Sunset Key Lane, Saxonburg. The cost for materials is $15. For details, call at 724-352-2672, e-mail childcare@newlifexn.org or contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2441 or karen@newlifexn.org.

Nixon U.M.Rick Baker and the trombone band will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township.The last Summer Splash service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

North Main Street Church of GodA small group leadership informational lunch and meeting will be held at noon Sunday in Fellowship Hall at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. For information, visit www.northmaincog.org, click on "Ministries" tab, then select the "Small Groups" box or e-mail the church at smallgroups@north maincog.org.A hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the parlor. Music will be provided by Jennifer Brown. Light refreshments will be served.

Old Union PresbyThe Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.P.R.I.S.M. will have its Garage Giveaway for newly arrived international students on Saturday

Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host its annual summer Communion service at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday.Ajoint service with St. Peter's Reformed Church will be held Aug. 27 in the upper pavilions of the Zelienople Community Park.A Sunday school picnic will follow.

St. John's Evangelical LutheranThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing.The Church Council meeting for this month has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Monday.

St. John U.C.C.The adult choir of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will begin its autumn music schedule with a practice and ice cream social at 7 p.m. Aug. 27.Donations are being solicited for the annual flea market set for Sept. 14, 15 and 16.Sunday School is being run concurrently with the 10 a.m. Sunday services during summer hours.The 8:30 a.m. Sunday service will be led by the Praise Team.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe senior choir of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will resume rehearsals on Aug. 24.The senior pastor candidate will not lead the weekend services. The services will be rescheduled and announced later. The regular service schedule will be followed this weekend.

St. Peter's EpiscopalWomen of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., are welcome to attend the annual Daughters of the King picnic at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett's home. To register, contact the church office or Diane Bennett.New and current members of the choir are invited to a picnic and practice Sunday. Contact Judy Wadding or Nancy Zadernak for details.

Springdale LutheranA fellowship luncheon will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. Participants should take a dish to share.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township,The Lord's Supper will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Teaching and substitute teacher positions are still available for the upcoming Sunday School year. To volunteer, or for details, contact Sunday school superintendent Paula Jesteadt at 724-865-2849.Intern and Vicar Naomi Carriker will be welcomed to the church during a corn roast to be held Sept. 4 at the church pavilion.Saturday is the deadline to order long- and short-sleeve denim shirts with the ELCA theme.Volunteers are needed to store frozen crops from Katie's Garden. To volunteer, contact George Rekich at 724-482-4971.