Religious Roundup
CHRIST COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
The prayer shawl group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, meets at 1 p.m. today. Hannah’s Circle meets at 6:30 p.m. today.
The last church breakfast is Sunday. Holy Communion is observed at both Sunday services.
Christmas play participants meet at noon Sunday. Deliver Election Day baked items to the church starting Sunday.
The food cupboard work team meets at 8 a.m. Monday. November food cupboard items are graham crackers and saltines.
See the newsletter for information about the preschool Schwan’s coupon book.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School
Visit clcbutler.org for information about preparation for the church move.
Missionaries from the Darien Jungle will speak Nov. 19.
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN
The Slippery Rock University Brass Ensemble presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. There is a donation at the door.
The church celebrates the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during Sunday’s worship service. There is a congregational meeting after the service.
EAST BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN
East Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets, has a bluegrass/gospel jam at 7 p.m. Sunday. Local musicians are invited. Take snacks to share.
FAITH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
The elders of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Ext., serve Holy Communion Sunday.
FENELTON UNITED METHODIST
Fenelton United Methodist Church, 810 Clearfield Road, will host a contemporary evening service at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for the Buffalo Charge which includes Craigsville and McKee Chapel United Methodist churches. To provide music, read the Scripture or have other participation in the service, call 724-297-5875.
FIRST BAPTIST
The Shop @ 216, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 216 W. Jefferson St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The Sunday schedule includes a prayer service at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast at 9:15 a.m. followed by Sunday school and a worship service.
GLADE RUN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
The middle school youth group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, leaves on a mini-retreat to the Laurel Highlands at 6 p.m. Friday. The weekend features high-energy worship and games.
Communion will be served at both services Sunday.
GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERAN
Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., has ladies’ night out for women of all ages at 5:30 p.m. today at the Rock Ann Haven, 141 Greenwood Drive.
The church celebrates All Saints’ Day Sunday.
Church members set up the community dinner at First English at 4 p.m. Monday and serve dinner at 5 p.m.
The monthly meeting of Relay for Life-Butler is at 6 p.m. Monday.
GRACEWAY
GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.
Michelle Huff and Don Horstman provide music at the Sunday worship service. The congregation also honors United States veterans at the service.
HILL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
The Hill Quilters meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.
The Rev. James Steiner, interim pastor, leads the service and celebrates the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at Sunday worship.
The Election Day bake sale begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and benefits the Ghana mission scholarship project. Deliver donations to the church Monday evening.
Operation Christmas Child boxes are available to fill. The deadline to return boxes is Nov. 19.
MARS UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, serves Communion by Intinction at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.
The Christian education committee meets at 12:15 p.m. Sunday to discuss upcoming youth events.
ORCHARD HILL
The Rev. Brady Randall leads the Sunday service at Orchard Hill Church Butler County. Services are at Penn Christian Academy, 199 Airport Road, Penn Township. For more information, visit brandall@orchardhillchurch.com.
NEW ZION
New Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, 1195 Airport Road, Emlenton, observes an international day of prayer for the persecuted church during the Sunday worship service. For more information, call 724-750-0010.
Saint Andrews UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
The November mission offering of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., is for the Samaritan Counseling Center of Western Pennsylvania.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN
Lay pastor John Bulger leads worship Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Connoquenessing, 100 Main St. The pastor is on vacation.
The budget committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The November cause of the month is Trinity International Missions, serving missions in Thailand and Nicaragua.
ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, celebrates All Saints’ Day Sunday with Communion and special remembrances.
The Super Spuds return Sunday to collect money for the Cabot Food Bank’s Potato Drive and holiday baskets.
There is a luncheon at noon Sunday in Centennial Hall. Take a dish to share.
The outreach and evangelism ministry leads the 2 p.m. Sunday worship at Elmcroft Assisted Living, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg.
The Stars group celebrates Thanksgiving at noon Wednesday in the fellowship hall.
ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., serves Holy Communion on the first and third Sunday of the month, and on all festival holy days. All Saints’ Day is this weekend.
The confirmation class meets at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The prayer shawl group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church lounge.
ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 809 Chestnut St., Emlenton, hosts a prayer service for healing and unity, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, at 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, email Deacon Nick Cirell at cirelln814@aol.com.
TRINITY LUTHERAN
The monthly men’s ministry breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, is at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church.
The Sunday school art show is open before and after the Sunday services.
The Christian education committee meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
VALENCIA PRESBYTERIAN
Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, dedicates the newly renovated and reinstalled stained glass windows during the Sunday worship service. There is a luncheon served by the 4:12 youths after the service. The youths rake leaves after the luncheon.
Sunday begins the last week to pick up and fill a shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse. The deadline for filled boxes is Nov. 12.
