Dr. Bret Metcalfe, district superintendent, will speak at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. This will be the installation service of the new pastor, Rev. Leon Blaise.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have a spring cleanup day starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.A potluck lunch will follow the Sunday service.The chancel choir will meet at the Veterans Medical Center at 8:30 a.m. Sunday for the 9 a.m. worship service.The clergy book study is at 10 a.m. Tuesday.The community dinner work team will meet at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the First English Lutheran Church.Revelations by Beth Moore is the topic of a new Bible study facilitated by Barb Fedosick at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The Laundromat ministry outing is Sunday. Quarters and other funds can be donated at the info hub or in an offering envelope. Contact Kevin Riordan with questions.The CLC Softball League begins Sunday. CLC’s team plays at 5 and 6:15 p.m. The concession stand is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Fifty percent of the proceeds go toward the 2014 Honduras mission trip.Communion will be observed this Sunday.Balances are due on Sunday for “Acquire the Fire,” a 27-hour teen conference in Pittsburgh for grades 5 to 12. A few tickets are still available. Contact Pastor Ben Ogle or the church office with questions.“Hit the Streets” begins today. Meet at 6 p.m. at the YWCA parking lot. Contact Kevin Riordan with any questions.

Covenant PresbySunday is Choir Appreciation Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The choir director, Bev Antis, and the men and women of the Covenant choir will be honored during the 11 a.m. worship service. A special reception will be in the assembly room immediately following the worship service.Donated items for the annual church rummage sale may be brought to the church and placed on the stage in Fellowship Hall. The rummage and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11.

First BaptistTeens from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will participate in the Spring Youth Retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday and concluding at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Pastor Jeff Hurst from Calvary Baptist Church, Hurricane, W.Va., will be the speaker.This week, Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m. and a worship service will be at 10:55 a.m. followed by a luncheon. There also will be a 1:30 p.m. service. There will be no evening service.The church will conduct a nursing home service at Sunnyview from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. This clothing bank is open to all regardless of income. Donations are needed for summer clothing for boys, men and girls.There will be a concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church to benefit Dunbar Community Center. The Slippery Rock University Theater Department will perform Romeo and Juliet in 60 minutes. A freewill donation will be taken.The pastor’s monthly Bible study will be at 10 a.m. May 2 at his house.

GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.Brian Check and Jenny Taylor will provide special music at GraceWay at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.The three-part spring Bible study will begin Wednesday in the social room of Byre Mor Court Apartments on Alameda Road. There will be a light meal at 6 p.m. and Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Hill U.P.There will be a mission trip meeting Sunday following worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Participants should take insurance information and a parent to complete required trip forms.Reservations are being accepted for the May 18 women’s tea. Nancy Slezak will present a “Ring and Sing Thing” program. There is no charge but donations will be accepted.Youth bells practice will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The instrumental ensemble will practice at 6:30 p.m.

Meridian U.P.The ladies of the sewing group at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.Adult Bible study will be at noon Tuesday in room 15.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle meeting will be at 1 p.m. May 2.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.New Life invites the community to a prayer walk in Saxonburg from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. May 2 as part of the National Day of Prayer. Walkers will meet at the flagpole in the parking lot of Elmcroft Assisted Living, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. Prayer ministries elder Frank Relihan will oversee the prayer time.The women’s fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. May 2 at Elmcroft Assisted Living. For details, contact outreach leader Karen Schiebel at karen@newlifexn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Haiti mission team of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a soup and salad luncheon at noon Sunday. There will be a dessert auction with George Patterson as auctioneer. All proceeds will help pay for the Haiti mission trip July 19 to 26.“Sunday Funday” for youths in 7th to 12th grade will be at 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Haven. They will enjoy movies, games and snacks.The church will participate in the Mother’s Day tribute. With a donation, people can honor their mothers by having their name listed in the Butler Eagle for Mother’s Day. Sponsored by Pennsylvanians for Human Life, this tribute benefits Lifeline. Sign up by Wednesday outside the Gathering Place in the church.

Old Union PresbyThis week’s worship service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be led by the youth group.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold a “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” spring service and supper at 4 p.m. Sunday to enable homebound members an opportunity to attend church.The adult Sunday school class continues at 9:15 a.m. Sunday with a series on “The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus” led by Rev. Carl Baughman.Saint Andrews will provide wheelchair escorts for veterans at the VA Butler Healthcare Medical Center on Sunday mornings in May. To volunteer, contact Jeanne Wilson or call the church office.

St. Luke’s LutheranGenerations Choir at St. Luke’s Lutheran, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, is canceled for this evening.Senior high youths will celebrate breakfast and the word at 9:30 a.m. SundayThe public is invited to the Bible Bowl at 3 p.m. Sunday with youths from several area churches participating.The new women’s Bible study will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Christian Outreach Ministry will have a hoagie sale this weekend to help fund Community Day Camp. Order through Gayle (John) Gundlach or the church office. Hoagies may be picked up between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

St. John U.C.C.The garden club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.St. John’s Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThe Mother-Daughter Tea for St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be at 3 p.m. Saturday. The entertainment will be Joyce Catt showcasing hats through the ages. Call the church office by noon Friday to reserve a seat.The youths will compete in the Bible Bowl Sunday at St. Luke’s in Saxonburg. The competition will be based on the Book of Acts and begin at 3 p.m.A typist with some computer skills is needed for the church library. For more information, call Sally Tarr at 724-385-3313.

Summit PresbyThe members of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will take part in a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.The men’s Bible study will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the old schoolhouse, 650 Saxonburg Road.A women’s Bible study will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.For information on helping set up for the church’s treasure hunter’s sale on May 3 and 4, call the church.To help set up the Spring BASH fundraiser at the school May 4, call the church at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranVolunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will begin planting in Katie’s Garden at 8 a.m. Saturday.May 2 will be the last women’s Bible study until next fall.

Valencia PresbyThe 4:12 Youth Group of Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will participate in the World Vision 30-Hour Famine from Friday through Saturday. The youths will collect donations for World Vision to combat hunger and they will do several projects in the community.A new member class and lunch will be Sunday at Pastor Jim’s home after the worship service. Call the office to sign up.A Mother’s Day brunch will be hosted by the VPC deacons at 11:30 a.m. May 4. Entertainment will be provided by the Pine-Richland MS String Orchestra. Register by Sunday.

Zion U.M.The Thursday morning women’s Bible study of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will view “The Bible” series at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 23.Cabot Food Bank suggestions are cleaning supplies and canned vegetables.Those interested in Zion UMC membership can call Pastor Rob at 724-353-1720.Mother-daughter banquet tickets are on sale after each worship service Sunday. The banquet is at 6 p.m. May 11 with Brotherhood providing entertainment.Sunday is Mission Encounter Sunday. Participants will wear T-shirts from Mission Encounter, the Haiti mission trip or the youth work trip.