Religious Roundup
Debby Shutak will present special music at the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. A baby shower for Laura Torres will follow the service.
The SDMI meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
“Trunks and Treats” will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Prizes will be given for the best decorated car and the best costumes.
Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have a photograph opportunity from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Call the office to make an appointment.The fall festival will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. To help with the event, contact Debbie Pincek.Take a favorite soup, salad or dessert to share at the potluck dinner at noon Sunday.Sunday is the last day to donate baked goods for Butler Meals on Wheels. Mark donated items and put them in the kitchen.There is a basket in the narthex for donations of travel-size personal items for Project Hope of Zelienople.
Christ’s OutreachTony Frochio will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.
Community Life churchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The youth group pumpkin carving party for grades 6 to 12 will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Youth Pastor Ben Ogle’s home. Supplies will be provided.The men’s free simulcast “Fight!” will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kerm Minick’s house.Sunday’s service will include Communion and a building fund offering. There will be a laundromat outing after the service.The Journey Kids harvest party will be Sunday. Scary costumes are discouraged. Contact Pastor Ben or Amanda Ogle with any questions.
Covenant PresbyAt Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., there will be a Scottish heritage concert at 3 p.m. Sunday featuring vocal music by Leanne Heaton and bagpipes by Lars Morrison. The concert is part of the church’s bicentennial celebration.The noisy offering of loose change will be during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.The church parking lot on East Jefferson Street will be permanently closed Nov. 1.
Faith U.P.Those participating at Faith United Presbyterian, 120 Orchard Drive, can sign up to donate new hymn books for the sanctuary on Sunday. Books can be donated in honor of or in memory of someone.
First BaptistMembers of the Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have a soup and salad social at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.The church will participate in a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to close Slippery Rock Baptist Camp for the season. Men, women and children are welcome to work. Lunch will be provided.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 107 Sunnyview Circle.
First Presbyterian BakerstownThe 13th anniversary of Stephen Ministry will be recognized in both worship services Nov. 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential Christian care to the congregation and community. For information about Stephen Ministry, call the church office at 724-443-1555.
Grace@Calvary LutheranAt Grace@Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., the new Bible study led by Pastor Steven Myers will continue at 10 a.m. Wednesday.Grace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The clothing bank is open to all regardless of income.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church.
GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Amber Crowe, Joyce Moore and Patty Miller will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.There will be a youth party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call Jenny at 724-487-7725.
Hill U.P.At Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., adults will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Hall Memorial Lounge to discuss “A Tattooed Jesus.”Club 56 will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday for a Halloween party.Kids Club will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delve 912 will meet at 7 p.m. in the youth lounge.
Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet for supper at the church at 5 p.m. Saturday before going to “Ghost Lake” at Conneaut Lake. Youths in sixth to 12th grade are welcome. Sign up in the lobby or call 724-538-8672 for more information.
Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate Scottish Presbyterian heritage on Sunday with a themed luncheon and entertainment following the service.Adult Sunday school will be at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the library.Kids in Christ Klub (K.I.C.K.) for preschool through fifth grade will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.The Kid Krusaders Halloween costume party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Bethany Room. A church scavenger hunt will be included.The youth group invites others to join in hosting a fall festival and the second Trunk-or-Treat for the children of Fishbone Ministries on Saturday. For more information, contact Elizabeth Haughey.
Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will have a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church on Main Street in Connoquenessing will have a church council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
St. John’s Reformed ChurchSt. John’s Reformed Church, 494 Evans City Road, will have a costume Halloween Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday for those through 6th grade. Supper will be provided.
St. John’s U.C.C.St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host “Trunk or Treat” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.Evening Bible study will start at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Orders for St. John’s new cookbook are being filled. Call the church office at 724-538-8124 to purchase more copies.
St. Luke’s LutheranThe praise team will resume regular practice at 6:30 p.m. tonight at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Volunteers will finish Abba House Ministry painting from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.Reformation Sunday will be celebrated this week with Communion at both services.Funday Sunday has been moved to this week for all ages to enjoy a harvest party.The senior high youths will have breakfast and the Word this week with Jim Drennen.The new members/seekers class will meet during Sunday school. Contact the pastor for more information.The sanctuary will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for community quiet time and council will meet at 7 p.m. for a special session.Handbell ringers will begin practices at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranReformation Sunday and stewardship weekend will be observed at all services this weekend at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Holy Communion also will be served.The confirmation class and other youths seventh grade and up will have a lock-in at the church from 7 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.Bundle Up Butler will distribute winter outerwear to families in need from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall. Donations of new and gently-used items and monetary contributions will be received at the church office until Monday.Reservations for the 200th anniversary banquet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Tanglewood Center are being accepted. Call the church office at 724-287-6741 for more information.The Nov. 2 evening church service will be at 5 p.m. Bishop Bradosky will give the message on Nov. 2 and 3.
Summit PresbyThe Central Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive.Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10:45 a.m. The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday.The men’s fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The women’s Bible study will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.The praise team will practice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday followed by the chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.
Trinity LutheranThe praise choir of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, welcomes singers to help lead worship at contemporary services. The choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The next contemporary services will be Nov. 9 and 10.This Sunday is Reformation Sunday. Holy Communion will be offered at all services.The outreach committee will meet following the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The McCandless Bell Choir welcomes ringers. Rehearsals are from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.Call the church office at 724-287-1977 to offer assistance as a team teacher or substitute for Sunday school.
Zion U.M.The cornucopia to collect nonperishable food for Thanksgiving meals will begin Sunday and continue through Nov. 10 at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Children in grades 2 and 3 are welcome to spend six weeks learning more about the Bible. The group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in room 11. No reservation is necessary.
