Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Chrisann Green. Children's Church will be directed by Debbie Shutak. Junior Bible Quizzing will be led by Linda Brown. Children's Bible Memorization will be led by Missy Watterson.A new class for teens (ages 12 to 18) will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, during the Caravan Kids Club. The class is led by Monica Wagner.Paper towels are being collected for the Hospitality Committee and non-perishable food items for the Benevolence Cupboard.

Christ community U.M.New members will be received into the congregation during weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. A luncheon in honor of new members and their sponsors will be held at noon Sunday.Youth group members will participate in the Butler District Youth Mission Day Saturday at Chippewa United Methodist Church.A "Get To Know You" gathering will be held Monday at the Pulliam home. To register and for directions, call the church office.Backwards Night will be held at "Come and Get It" on Tuesday. Clothing should be worn backwards. Dessert will be the first course of the dinner.

Christ's OutreachTammy Summers and Alex Summers will present music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Infant dedication will also be celebrated.Don and Jane Kradel will host a wiener roast for the Married Couples Group at 6 p.m. Friday. For directions, call 724-368-9769.The church bike run will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The run will be a trip to Punxsutawney.Open gym will resume from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

Community LifeThe format for the 40 Days of Community Small Groups of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, has been changed. Beginning Oct. 4, the church body will meet from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Butler YWCA for LIFEGROUPS. Participants will watch a video-teaching by Rick Warren and then break into small groups for discussion. Light refreshments will follow the discussion time.Cost for the required workbook is $7. Books can be purchased on Sundays at the school or Wednesday at the door. Child care will be provided.The weekly prayer meeting will continue to be held in the Lori Bauer Shelter at Butler Memorial Park. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. In case of inclement weather, alternate locations will be announced by calling the church office, 724-287-3303.Wednesdays have been designated as church-wide days of fasting.

Cornerstone BaptistCornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, has announced the Ladies Craft Class will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.A new Sunday school class for young adults, single and married, will begin at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday in the Library.The church's Fall Festival will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7.

Covenant PresbyAmanda Gilliland, supervisor of Children's Church at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will present a program to the Seekers Class on her experiences as an exchange student in Germany. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.Harmonic Brass, a brass quintet from Munich, Germany, will present a concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the sanctuary. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for children younger than 10. Tickets can be purchased at the church office.

First BaptistThe Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., has scheduled a family video night for 6 p.m. Friday outside the Baptist Youth Center. If weather is inclement, it will be moved indoors. Each family should take a snack to share.The Berean Sunday school class will hold a social Saturday at Moraine State Park's South Shore. Participants should take their own chairs and a dish to share. In the event of bad weather, the social will be moved to the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranKnitting lessons will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Bible study will be held at the church on Wednesdays beginning in October.

First U.M.The Steelers game will be shown at 1 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Admission is $7 and includes a catered lunch.The 7th and 8th grade youth group will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church for the weekly Salsa Society.The Breakfast Club, for students in grades 9 through 12, will meet at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Kings Restaurant.

Glade Run U.P.Cub Scout Pack 58 and Boy Scout Troop 58, chartered with Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, meets Tuesdays at the church. For information, call 724-449-2739 for Cub Scout information or 724-898-3692 for Boy Scout details.See You At The Pole will begin with a breakfast at 6 a.m. Wednesday at King's Restaurant in Gibsonia. Participants needing a ride should meet at 5:52 a.m. in the youth room at the church.A new members class will begin Oct. 1. Classes will be held from 9:50 to 11:45 a.m. in the pastor's study. To register, call 724-898-3503.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will host a Homebound Worship Service at 3 p.m. Sunday. Traditional hymns will be played communion will be celebrated. Participants needing rides should call the church office at 724-283-0830.The youth group is now meeting at 6 p.m. Sundays in the youth center. Faith Shapers meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The Youth Committee will meet at 9 a.m. the second Sunday during Sunday School, starting in October.Handbell practice is at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Sit and Be Fit meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28.

GraceWay CommunityMary Ann Mahan and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.Assisted listening devices are now available for use during worship services. To obtain a listening device, see Pete Miller or Jim Rankin prior to the service.The adult Bible study will resume Wednesday with a study on Proverbs. A meal will be held at 5:30 p.m., prior to the study. Cost is a $3 donation.

Hill U.P.The Praise Team Band will lead the 6 p.m. Saturday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street.The introduction of the Ghana exchange and the Celebrate a Life offering will be collected during the Saturday and Sunday services. Birthday cake will be served following worship.The Chancel Choir and the Cherub Choir will sing during the 10 a.m. Sunday service.Sign-ups are now being accepted for the Oct. 7 golf outing at Suncrest Golf Course. Cost is $65 per person and includes cart, golf, dinner and prizes. Contact the church to register. Proceeds benefit the children's ministries of the church.Kids' Club registrations are now being accepted for children age 3 through grade 4. The club will begin meeting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Donations of fruit and veggie trays, drink pouches, cookies and brownies are needed. Kitchen help is also needed. Asign-up sheet is posted on the Christian Education bulletin board.

New Life Christian MinistriesA training time for worship assistants at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be held after the 10 a.m. Sunday service. For details, contact the Rev. Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940.Training for those serving on the pastoral care team will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For information contact the church at 724-290-0161.Youth in grades 6 to 12 will meet for a fellowship night barbecue from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at the home of Christopher Schiebel and Jonathan Schiebel, 759 Rockdale Road. Male participants should take a beverage to share and females should take a snack. For information, visit the youth section at www.NewLifexn.org or call Marshall.A Women's Retreat is planned for Oct. 6 to 8 at the Dickson's camp in Prince Gallitzin State Park. The weekend is free, but those participating will be asked to donate food items for meals. For information or to register, call Kathy Dickson at 724-265-1241.

Nixon U.M.The youth group will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. Members will speak about their experiences attending the Mission Discovery Camp this summer.The Central Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. To schedule a donation, call the church office.

Old Union PresbyThe Worship Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.Mystic Lanes is forming a church bowling league to meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays. The cost is $8.25 per person, plus shoes. To join, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries.Choir practices will be held from 7:20 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays.The Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church will host a "Life Assurance Seminar" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information is available in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews U.P.A Celebration of the Ordination of Women will be held during the Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. Women who have served as deacons and elders will be recognized.A tureen luncheon, sponsored by the Nurture Committee, will be held after the Sunday service. Participants should take a dish to share. Dessert will be provided.Donations are being solicited for the Church Mouse Rummage and Bake Sale set for Oct. 7.

St. John's ReformedThe men's breakfast and Bible study will meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68.

St. John U.C.C.The Church Growth and Hospitality committee will have its first meeting of the season at 7 p.m. today at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.The 8:35 Alive praise team practices have been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.With the return to regular hours, worship services are at 8:35 and 11 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. World Communion Sunday will be celebrated Oct. 1.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Eve Bible Study group of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will resume Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the lounge. The topic will be "Get a Grip on Griping."

St. Richard R.C.The men's group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will have a mini-retreat from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church to renew old friendships and spend time reflecting on God's plans for each participant. Refreshments will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For information or to register, call the church.The Life Teen Group will volunteer at the Lighthouse Food Bank from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28.

Summit PresbyPaul Cashdollar will be the guest speaker Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Summit Township. There will be only one service Sunday at 10 a.m.There will be no Sunday school or youth group meetings Sunday.

Trinity LutheranCommunion will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Trinity Choir is now rehearsing at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.Any non-perishables, as well as any canned goods, are being collected for the Community Food Cupboard. Items should be placed in the grocery cart in the narthex.An informational meeting for a new prayer shawl ministry will be held at 9:40 a.m. Sunday in the superintendent's office. Shawls will be knitted or crocheted, blessed and presented to shut-ins or the ill.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate Evangelism Sunday this Sunday.The deacons will deliver meals to the homebound after 4 p.m. Sunday.The congregation has been invited to an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem United Presbyterian Church in Shippingport. Refreshments will be offered following the hymn sing.The Nominating Committee has begun its work. Congregation members should submit names to consider for various positions.

West Sunbury U.P.The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will hold its annual cookout and hay ride Sunday at the home of at Everett and Mary Smith, 1370 Kiester Road. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Participants should take a dish to share, table service, a lawn chair and a friend. Hot dogs, buns, hot chocolate, and coffee will be provided.The MATRIX youth groups will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the church to travel to the cookout and hay ride.For late October, the Mission Team is planning its fourth trip to Slidell, La., to assist in Hurricane Katrina Recovery. All interested in making this trip are asked to contact the church office at 724-637-2436 or at WSUPC@zoominternet.net.

Whitestown Road BaptistWhitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, will present Southern gospel music by The Southernaires at its 11 a.m. Sunday service. An indoor picnic will follow. The public is invited.