Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak will provide special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.Practice for the Kidz Christmas program will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Caravan will follow at 6:30 p.m.Christmas Cantata practice will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Community Life Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Sunday's sermon will be on emotional healingNo class will be held Wednesday at the YWCA.The church is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group Christmas party will be held Dec. 4 at the Ogle's home.The church is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Christ Community United Methodist Orders for sausage should be picked up Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.The church is holding an adopt-a-child program for Christmas. Children and Youth Services provides names of children in need, and the church will match participants with children for gift-giving. For information, call 724-287-4462.The church is collecting blankets for families facing housing emergencies this winter. Blankets can be new or gently used and can be dropped off at the church between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church will serve Communion at both services Sunday. Youth and children's quizzing and bell choir practice will be held at 6 p.m. Children's choir practice will follow at 7 p.m.Evening services are canceled Wednesday.A Christian education meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. will hold a pledge dedication Sunday. Members should take their 2009 pledge cards.Larry Morrison will lead worship on Sunday. Sarah Morrison will serve as liturgist.The Rev. Paul Wierman, retired pastor of the Park Church in Beaver, will lead the Seekers class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday to clear leaves, branches and debris from the churchyard.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a Christmas dinner for single women Friday. Participants should take a dish to share and a wrapped white elephant gift.Gwen Coltz will provide special music Sunday.Children are to attend ministry school at 5:30 p.m. Sunday for Christmas program orientation.

Faith United PresbyterianFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., will host a shared service with Holy Communion for their congregation and Trinity Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Special music will be provided by combined choirs and Vicar Cinda Brucker will speak.

First Baptist ChurchA women's Bible study, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today at Debbie Broad's home.Nine students from the church will perform between 11:45 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. Friday during the memorial service for the late Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll in Harrisburg. The performance will be broadcast over PCN. They also will perform Saturday in a concert as part of an all-state choir representing the Keystone Christian Education Association.The Faith and Fundamentals of Faith Sunday school classes will participate in a Christmas banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Unionville Grange hall.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will host representatives from Slippery Rock Baptist Camp during the morning service Sunday.The church will hold a Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Tuesday.There will be no evening service Wednesday.

First Church of Christ ScientistFirst Church of Christ Scientist, 120 W. Penn St., will host a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Nov. 27. The denomination will celebrate more than 100 years of Thanksgiving services.

First English Lutheran Family Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. Holy Communion will be observed at both services.Meals on Wheels baking contributions should be taken to the church Sunday morning.The senior youth skating party will be held Sunday.The Thanksgiving Eve service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

First Presbyterian Church of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will observe the Sacrament of Communion at both services Sunday. The Rev. Dan Muttart will deliver a Communion Meditation based on Proverbs.The church will hold a casual Thanksgiving Day service at 10 a.m. Nov. 27. The Revs. Dan Muttart, Vern Borchert and Dan Borchert will participate. The bulletin covers will feature artwork by the Sunday School children, who were asked to draw a picture expressing what they liked best about Thanksgiving.For more information, call 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.

Glade Run United Presbyterian Minute for Missions will be held Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, and the Thankoffering will be accepted.The church will hold a traditional worship service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Because of the worship service, there will be no R.O.C.K. or middle school youth group.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe annual congregation meeting will be held after the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The youth group Thanksgiving dinner will be at 5 p.m. Friday. All youth attending are asked to take a side dish.Angel Food Ministry distribution will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.The Faith Shapers Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Monday.Confirmation class will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Bell choir will rehearse at 6 p.m. Wednesday.The church office will be closed Nov. 27 and 28.

GraceWay Community Mary Jo Burkholder and Edith McCandless will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church's Sunday morning worship service. The GraceWay children's choir also will perform. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.Christ the King Sunday will be observed at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will speak at both services.The Rev. Mike Winship will lead the adult Sunday school class at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Hall Memorial Lounge.Teens will travel to members' homes Sunday to move holiday decoration boxes from storage for decorating. Contact Maryanne Puente at 724-282-8292 to be included.The M.O.M.S. group will meet Friday at 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall.The Covenant Cupboard food request for November is dried beans or rice.The church office will be closed Nov. 27 and 28.

Mars United Presbyterian Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will celebrate Christ the King Sunday in both services.Junior choir rehearsal will be held at 9:20 a.m. Sunday followed by opening exercises for grades kindergarten through fifth.High school youth group will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church and middle school youth group will be held at 6 p.m. Monday.

Meridian United Presbyterian From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, the women of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will gather to sew in McCaslin Hall. Participants should take a sack lunch.A community Thanksgiving service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The bell ensemble will provide special music.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a youth group activity at 1 p.m. Saturday. Teens will learn how to make pumpkin pie.Operation Christmas Child show boxes will be dedicated during both services Sunday.The church is taking orders for poinsettias to fill the poinsettia tree for the Christmas season.The church will hold a Thanksgiving Eve worship service with communion at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.A Come Let Us Build update will be shared Sunday.A Thanksgiving Eve worship celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at CrossWay Church, 109 Davis Road, Valencia. Believer's baptism will be celebrated.

New Zion EvangelicalThanksgiving Sunday will be observed during the morning worship service Sunday at New Zion Evangelical Church, Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton.Several musical selections will be provided by the New Zion children's choir.

North Main Street Church of GodThe youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will meet at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the church to travel to Erie for the WPAMinistries youth convention.The board of Christian education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the conference room.A Living Christmas Tree rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.No services will be held Wednesday.The church office will be closed Nov. 27.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold a movie night pajama party for the Kid Krusaders beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday children in preschool through third grade. The children will watch "Cars" and enjoy snacks. Call or e-mail Lori Haughey to R.S.V.P.Saint Andrews youth will serve lunch after worship on Sunday.A youth group scavenger hunt will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Clearview Mall. To sign up or assist with the event, contact Jennifer White.Money is being collected for Diason, the 8-year-old boy Saint Andrews is sponsoring at the Indo-American Home for Children in India, to be used for Christmas and his birthday. Checks marked for Diason can be placed in the offering plate, sent to the church or given to Suja Benjamin, Terri Bonnett or Thalia McGrady.Reservations are now being accepted for our Dec. 12 dinner with friends at the Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast. Contact Barb Gallagher for reservations.Poinsettia orders are being taken. They will be used to decorate the sanctuary for the holiday season and may be taken after the Christmas Eve worship service.The property team is looking for volunteers to decorate the little Christmas trees in the entrance urns. To adopt a tree, contact Dale Hutchison.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of peanut butter, jelly, canned veggies, yams, stuffing mix, pie filling and pie crusts. The food cupboard accepts other food items as well.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Meridian Road, will hold its annual Thankoffering service at 11 a.m. Sunday. A special offering will be taken for the Haiti Relief Fund.

St. John U.C.C.Meditations on Thanksgiving will be part of the 8:35 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A Lessons and Carols Christmas program rehearsal will begin at noon Sunday.The task force for the church by-laws and constitution will meet at 7 p.m. this evening.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pumpkin pie and cider will be served after the service.The youth group will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday.The Eve Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the lounge.Orders are now being taken for poinsettias, outdoor wreaths and door boughs. Order forms are available at the church. For more information, call 724-287-6741.

St. Paul R.C. ChurchSt. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., will hold a Mass in Spanish at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSupply priest David Kinsey will celebrate the liturgy on Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Today is the deadline for December newsletter articles.A few extra 2009 Episcopal calendars are available. Those interested should call the church office.Devotional books for the next three months are available in the back of the church.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For more information or directions, call the church office at 724-287-2378.The church office will be closed for Thanksgiving.Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, a few miles south of Butler.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a first Communion class for children from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.Christ the King Sunday will be celebrated with Holy Communion offered at the services Saturday and Sunday.A covered dish supper will be shared at Family Advent Night beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday. Devotions, craft time and fellowship will follow.Trinity's Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Faith United Presbyterian Church. Combined choirs will perform. Trinity's vicar, Cinda Brucker, will speak.Registration forms for the Nov. 28 child care are available at the youth table in the narthex and are due Sunday. A gift wrapping service also will be available that day.Reservations are due Sunday for teens who plan to attend midnight bowling at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 28. A sign-up sheet is posted on the youth bulletin board in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, is taking orders for poinsettias until Sunday.A soup supper will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism Sunday.The annual community Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take a vegetable, salad or dessert and table service. Entertainment will follow the meal.The church also will prepare and deliver meals for shut-ins. Those who know someone who needs a dinner should call the church office at 724-637-2436 or send an e-mail to WSUPC@zoominternet.net.Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver dinners at 2 p.m. Sunday.Sunday is the last day to turn in shoebox gifts for Samaritan's Purse. Place gifts on the table in the vestibule.The outreach and evangelism committee will hold a neighborhood sweater drive beginning Sunday. The committee invites clean new or gently used sweaters, winter coats and gloves to be placed in the barrel in the vestibule until Dec. 7.Coupon books redeemable at various Butler businesses are for sale. Proceeds will be used to buy fresh fruit for the food pantry.

White Oak Springs Presbyterian The women of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will lead the annual Thankoffering and Ingathering service Sunday. Members of the congregation are asked to take nonperishable food items to the church for the Evans City food cupboard.A congregational meeting will be held following worship.

Zelienople United Methodist ChurchA seminar by Donna Best titled "Weatherproof Your Home Against the Storms of Life" will be held Friday and Saturday at Harmony Zelienople United Methodist Church, 123 N. Pittsburgh St., Zelienople. Brochures are in the narthex. Call Jennifer Cadamore for more information.Operation Christmas Child boxes are available in the narthex. Filled boxes should be turned in by Sunday.Anyone interested in helping to decorate the church for Christmas should meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the church.