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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Christ Community United MethodistSafe Sanctuary Training will be at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, for those working with children in the future. Lunch will be served.The witness team will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Fall chancel choir practice will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.A sign-up sheet for the church picnic is in the narthex.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds services at McQuistion Elementary School.To set up for Sunday activities, meet at 8 a.m. Sunday.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will thank and honor the Rev. Jim Swanson following the Sunday worship service. He has served Covenant for 10 years.The People for Peace Bible study group will meet at noon Wednesday at the Forest Heights Clubhouse on Route 8 to plan studies for the coming year.

First BaptistSunday’s service schedule at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will include a luncheon after the morning service. Joe and Donna Childers, missionaries to Grenada, West Indies, will present their ministry at the 1:15 p.m. worship service.The first day of school for First Baptist Christian School will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday.Grace@Calvary LutheranGrace’s Closet, a free clothing bank open to the public, will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace@Calvary, 123 E. Diamond St. Free clothing is given regardless of income.

GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Jenny Martin, Ernie Taylor, Edith McCandless and Patty Miller will provide the special music at GraceWay for the Sunday worship service.

Harvest Community All three campuses of Harvest Community Church in Petroleum Valley, 118 N. Fairview Main St., Petrolia, will meet for a church service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Kittanning Riverfront Park. For more information, visit www.harvestpa.org or call the church office at 724-756-4321.

Hill United Presbyterian Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will have Worship Without Walls at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Odd Fellows Gazebo in Alameda Park.The church picnic will follow with hot dogs, desserts and drinks provided. Take a salad or side dish to serve at least 10 people.Contact Denny Hawk for information or to help with setup and cleanup.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will offer Men Living in Faith Everyday from 5:30 to 7 a.m. or from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 3 to Dec. 10. To register, send an e-mail to info@newlifexn.org.FUSION welcomes women age 18 and older who want a deeper study of God’s Word and accountability to other women. The fall session meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 3 to Oct. 29. For more information, contact Amy at amytravis@zoominternet.net.

Oak Hills ChristianOak Hills Christian Church, 113 Township Line Road, will host a family movie night and campout at 6 p.m. Friday on the grounds of fellowship hall. Weather permitting, there will be a campfire, a family-friendly movie and a campout under the stars. Take a folding chair or blanket and camping equipment.For more information, call during business hours at 724-287-2826.

Old Union PresbyterianSaturday is Discovery Day at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. To participate, call 724-538-8672.Weather permitting, the Sunday worship service will be in the outdoor pavilion.

St. Luke’s LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, will have a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday combining all four services in its pavilion. A picnic will follow with games and food. For more information, contact the church office at 724-352-2777.

St. Luke’s LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will accept donations of school supplies for VOICe shelters until Rally Sunday.The last outdoor worship service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday on the patio. A picnic will follow at 11 a.m. Take a dish to share. Meat and drinks will be provided. There will be a Bible school pool party from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at SEBCO pool.Community quiet time will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the sanctuary.

Trinity LutheranThere will be a meeting of the capital campaign leaders after the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The health and wellness ministry will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.On Wednesday, the bell choir will meet at 6 p.m.; the contemporary worship rehearsal will be at 6:30 p.m.; the vision task force will meet at 7 p.m.; and the chancel choir will gather at 8 p.m.

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