Butler Church of the NazareneThe children's department of Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will sponsor Caravan Kid's Club Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Director Jim Green will lead the event. Participating children should arrive in uniform by 10:15 a.m. The nursery will be staffed by Carol Hegburg. There will be no Sunday school classes this week. A soup, salad, and sandwich luncheon will follow in the fellowship area.A sign-up sheet has been posted for an all-church hayride and hot dog roast to be held Oct. 13 at the Schramm residence, Crisswell Road. Reservations are due Sunday.Food donations are now being collected for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. A receptacle is in the downstairs foyer.

Christ Community U.M.Blood pressure screenings will be offered following weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.The congregation is asked to prepare baked goods for Meals on Wheels during the next two weeks.Come and Get It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those attending should wear pajamas. Breakfast will be served.A Get to Know You gathering will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Emmett home. To sign up and for directions, call the church office at 724-287-4462.Food items being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during October are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host a "Lock In" Friday for youth and their friends. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Pick up time is 8 a.m. Saturday. The night will include group games, movies and food. Cost is $5 per youth or $3 per person if you bring a friend. For information, call 724-283-8407.Open gym has resumed each week following the Saturday night service between 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.The time for the Board of Directors meeting has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Bible quizzing and choir for children age 3 through grade 6 will be held Sunday. Quizzing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and choir will follow from 7 to 8 p.m.Soup and crackers are being collected for the food bank during October. Donation boxes are available at the church entrances.An adult hand bell choir is being organized. To participate, contact Vicki Palmer. Practices will start in mid-October.

Cornerstone BaptistThe fall Bible study and prayer time for Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the home of John and Marilyn Fugh. The Bible teacher will be Glenn Thompson. The study will be on the 12 sons of Jacob.In anticipation of the Thanksgiving offering for Missionaries, the children of the church are asked to save loose change in their missionary banks. Banks will be collected Nov. 21.

Covenant PresbyThe third annual Blessing of the Pets will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the yard at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Members should take pets for the blessing.The Rev. Brad McKoy, founder of Servantheart International, a Christian mission and relief agency, will lead the Seekers Class Sunday. He will speak on "My Spiritual Journey." The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The food bank is requesting donations of soda crackers or graham crackers during October. Baskets to receive the donations are in the Jefferson Street entrance hallway.

Faith Fellowship AlliancePastor appreciation will be observed at 6 p.m. Sunday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive. A social honoring the Revs. Jenks and Smith and their families will be held. Participating families should take a finger food to share. Baskets will be available for cards for each pastor.

First BaptistWomen and girls from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will participate in a baby shower for Heather Lorenzini at 7:15 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center.Members of the Berean Sunday school class are invited to meet at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday for lunch at noon at Hoss's Steak and Seahouse in Grove City for lunch at noon. The group will proceed to Rachelle Emmett's orchard in Grove City.Women of the church will take part in a crafts night program from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranThe next healing service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.A progressive dinner is being planned for 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14. A sign-up sheet is in the social room.

First U.M.The FROGS Group of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will have a Backwards/Progressive/Fast Food Dinner Sunday. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. at the Clearview Mall McDonald's.ASteeler party will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Hall. Cost is $7 for the catered dinner.There will be an Intercessory Prayer Ministry Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ritts Chapel.Bible study with Donna Gumpper has been moved to noon Oct. 12, in the conference room.

Glade Run U.P.The session and deacons of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Monday is the last day to receive the early registration rate for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Evaluations begin Oct. 13; practices begin Nov. 27. For information, call 724-898-1016. To register, visit www.gladerunchurch.org.Registration forms are available for the R.O.C.K. after-school program. For information or to help, call 724-898-1016.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranA Bible study, "I Corinthians through the eyes of The Sopranos," will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. A spaghetti lunch will be served during the first study.Committee meetings will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. There will be no Confirmation class that evening.A Halloween party for children will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

GraceWay CommunityBarry and Debbie Wiles, local musicians and recording artists, will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.GraceWay Youth will have a service day Saturday. To commission the group for yard work, call Amber Crowe at 724-504-7264.The adult Bible study group will begin a new study, "The Benefits of Wisdom," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli.

Hill U.P.The 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will feature the combined Memorial and Kingdom Handbell choirs. The Junior Team will usher.The teen Sunday school class will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Youth Lounge to prepare bag lunches for the community.The Praise Team band will lead the 6 p.m. Saturday casual service. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.Adults and teens interested in participating in the Mission Weekend with the Pittsburgh Project in November should contact the Rev. John Porter for information.Homemade soup will be sold by the quart after services Oct. 15. Cost is $5 per quart, and proceeds benefit Youth Mission Trips.Covenant cupboard food requests for October are tuna and noodles.The Fall Gathering for Women will take place at 6 p.m. Monday. Susan Thomas will portray Belle Boyd, a Civil War Confederate Spy. Dessert will be served by the Mary Lou Boyer Circle.A Senior Night Out Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday. An Italian dinner will be served. For transportation, contact the church at 724-287-5427.

Jefferson Center PresbyMembers of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church, 390 Frazier Road, Saxonburg, will join with members of Summit Presbyterian Church for a Harvest Celebration Sunday. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road, Jefferson Township. The event will include a potluck dinner and guest speaker, Norm Braksick, founder of the Foods Resource Bank.Participants should take a dish to share. Participating members should call 724-352-2400 for reservations.

Living Waters CommunityThe Rev. Mike Burnette, a healing evangelist, will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Living Waters Community Church, 311 Second St. For information, contact the church office at 724-282-2099.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Dr. Richard Morledge will serve as guest pastor for the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave. Mary Snow will lead the Children's Message.

New Life Christian MinistriesOn Sunday during children's time at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, Tina Wood will explain the Operation Christmas Child program.The Harvest Fall Festival will be held Oct. 22 at the site of the church's new home, 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. For details, visit www.NewLifexn.org.Dinner For Eight will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Those interested in hosting a group of 8 people for dinner should contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.

North Main Street church of GodDinner and the movie, "The Second Chance," will be offered at 6:15 p.m. Friday in Fellowship Hall at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids age 12 and younger.An inspirational hymn sing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Music will be provided by Lily Cogley and devotions by Joyce Hall.The Common Shop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 in Fellowship Hall. Gently used items may be dropped off at the church from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday,

Old Union PresbyYouth Nite of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be held Oct. 27 at Kennywood's Fright Night. The cost is $11. See Rick Stiefel for details.There will be a fellowship dinner after worship this week. Those who are able should take a dish to share.

Saint Andrews U.P.Confirmation classes for youth begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of baby food, formula and diapers. A cart for donations is located in the Narthex.The October Highlander newsletter is now available. To be added to the mailing list, call 724-287-4777.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68, Butler, will hold a men's breakfast and Bible study from 7 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

St. John U.C.C.Rev. Cindy Holmquist will be the guest speaker at the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Harvest Home will be celebrated Oct. 15. Members and guests should take canned goods or other non-perishable items to the service. Items will be donated to the Evans City Food Cupboard.The Groovin for God children's choir will have practices at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe Covenant Players acting group will perform at both Sunday Holy Communion services at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Envelopes for the United Thank Offering will be available in the pews Sunday.The Daughters of the King will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday for fellowship and a planning for service and evangelism for the upcoming year at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a two-part marriage series and dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 11 in the social hall. For information or to register, call the church at 724-444-1971.Confirmation will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday with Bishop Bradley presiding. A reception for newly confirmed young people and their families will follow.Evenings of Reflection on Reconciliation for parents of children preparing for their First Holy Communion will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12.There will be a Baptism preparation class at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday for parents planning to have their children baptized.

Springdale LutheranLay Minister Ralph Minton will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

Summit presbyAn Octoberfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 650 Saxonburg Road, Jefferson Township. The event will include a Chinese auction, bake sale, crafters and activities for children. Food will be available for purchase.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Trinity's Stewardship Celebration will be held during the next three Sunday services. The Rev. Howard Ravenstahl will speak at the service this Sunday.The Women Quilters and Sewers are in need of batting and large, long pieces of material or sheets to use for quilt backings. They also welcome monetary donations to help with their projects. To donate, see Betty Wobb, Ellie Smith or Ruth Port. Donations can also be left at the church office.The Community Food Cupboard will collect Thanksgiving dinner items during October. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Fellowship of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall for a catered dinner. Reservations can be made in the narthex.The food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard for October is peanut butter or jelly. Items may be placed in the designated box in the narthex.A congregational meeting has been called for Oct. 15 for the purpose of electing a Pastor Nominating Committee. The meeting will be held immediately after worship.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will send a mission group to Slidell, La., from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 for hurricane relief. A$50 deposit for each participant is due Oct. 15. For information, contact the church office at 724-637-2436 or WSUPC@zoominternet.net.Monetary donations are now being accepted to purchase fresh fruit for distribution with food pantry items during Thanksgiving and Christmas.The Fellowship Committee is asking for monetary donations for goodie boxes for college students and service personnel. Families with of these students and service members should contact the church office at 724-637-2436 to verify names and addresses.

White Oak Springs PresbyThis Sunday will be Consecration Sunday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. All members are asked to take their Estimate of Giving cards to the 9:45 a.m. service. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.

Zion LutheranLay Minister Ralph Minton will lead the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.