There will be an Erev Rosh Hashana service at 8 p.m. Sunday at Congregation B'nai Abraham, 519 N. Main St.

The first day of Rosh Hashana; Taschlich service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Butler Memorial Park.

The second day of Rosh Hashana, brief service and Torah study, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Butler Church of the NazareneBible quizzing at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road, has started on the Book of Acts. The group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays.Children's church will focus on missions for September.Teens will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and caravan meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will open its fall session Sunday with the 9:26 a.m. contemporary service. The traditional service will start at 11 a.m.Adult Sunday classes will be offered at 10 and 10:30 a.m.Children and youth classes will begin at 10:30 a.m.Community dinner work team will meet at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church on Main Street.Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Choir rehearsal is at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.Wednesday Nights starts with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are requested.Sing Out Loud, children and youth choir conducted by Jon Pincek, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and will be dismissed for regular classes after practice.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have Worship in the Park at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Alameda Park's Masonic Shelter followed by a time of fellowship and a picnic.Take a side dish or dessert; all else will be provided. Contact Cathie Hassler to volunteer or with questions.The study on Revelation will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Gary.The missions committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Seniors or handicapped people who need help with outside work or indoor repairs, should contact Walter Kloock.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The Fall Festival community outreach is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Set-up help is needed at 8 a.m. See Kevin Riordan with any questions.Men can sign up at the info hub to serve a week on the set-up team. Set up begins at 8 a.m. Requirements are the ability to lift, move and carry heavy bins and equipment. See Tony DiDonato with any questions.Men's movie night is at 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Take a snack to Kerm Minich's house to watch “Behind the Sun.”Quarters are needed for next week's laundromat outing. Donate at the info hub or on an offering envelope this weekend.This week's hospitality theme is tailgate foods.

Covenant PresbyThe seekers class will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The People for Peace Bible study class will meet at 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Assembly Room. They will read and discuss the book “The Will of God: Answering the Hard Questions” by James C. Howell.

Faith United Presbyterian Christian Growth classes resume for children and youths at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.Women's Bible studies are at 1 and 7 p.m. Mondays.The session meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will be having student picture day at 9:15 a.m. Friday.Ed Shick, missionary to Poland, will be speaking at the Sunday services. The Shick family will also be providing music during the services.

Glade Run U.P.Elementary Sunday school and junior church will resume on Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.There will be a women's brunch at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20. The speaker will be Kelly Jean Norris-Wilke. This is the kickoff for the Thursday morning Bible studies. Take a dish to share.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be having a bake sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Fall Festival.There will be a healing service after the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.Church council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the church library.Grace Full Needles will meet at noon on Wednesday.Bells will be practicing at 6 p.m Sept. 20.Grace's Closet will be open from 5 to 7 p.m Sept. 20. This clothing bank is open to all regardless of income.

GracewayBeth Ackelson will provide music Sunday at GraceWay, which meets at Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Adult Bible studies will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.New members will be received during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The men's choir will sing.Chancel choir resumes practice at 7:30 p.m. today.Jumpstart 78 will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Family Bowlaway.Kids club for ages 3 through grade four meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Donations of fruit and veggie trays, cookies and juice pouches are needed.Women's Wednesday Bible study begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Panera.Delve 912, a fellowship group for grades nine to 12, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church is located at 4150 Highland Ave.The first meeting of the youth communication network of Meridian United Presbyterian Church is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday in the Youth Room.This is an opportunity to connect with the new Director of Family Ministries Mike Haddox, as well as other parents as we plan for the upcoming 2012-2013 year.For details or to register to attend, e-mail Mike at mhaddox@meridianupc.org.The church quilting group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 14.The discipleship/worship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The evangelism/mission committee meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries worships at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Registration for the fall L.I.F.E. home group series “I Was Broke, Now I'm Not” is now being taken.People interested in serving on the East Liberty Food Kitchen team on Saturday, may e-mail info@newlifexn.org so team leader Rich McCarthy can contact them.The welcome baby team prepares a meal for new parents. To serve on the team, e-mail hello@newlifexn.org and team leader Bobbi Bartlett will respond.

North Main Street Church of GodWomen's word share group 1 meets weekly at 9:30 a.m. Mondays in the Fellowship Hall of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The group will study the book of James. It is a Beth Moore Bible study led by Melissa Hickman.This Bible study is also being offered at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays led by Kim McClellan.Women's word share group 2 meets at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall. The group will continue its study of Genesis and the life of Joseph.For more information for either bible study, call the church office at 724-285-4214.The Fellowship Family Dinners are held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays followed by various Bible studies and prayer groups.Mothers of Preschoolers meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Friday of the month in the parlor. Child care is provided during the meeting.

Oak HillsFamily game night is at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Fellowship Hall of Oak Hills Christian Church, 113 Township Line Road.Fall Bible study continues ay 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, begins its new year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday by going to the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.The church growth team will meet after worship Sunday.E-100 discussion groups will meet at 1 and 7 p.m. Tuesdays.Michael Wallace will begin his year as student pastor.Speak with Peter to join “View from the Pew” to help evaluate Wallace's sermons.Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is at work in the Isaac recovery and care for refugees from Syria. Mark contributions with “Isaac” or “Syria.”

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church worships at 201 E. Jefferson St.Dinner with Friends will be gathering at the Harmony Inn on Sept. 22. Make reservations to Susan Moon.There are still openings on the fall flower calendar. Sign up on the calendar in the narthex.

The Sower's ChapelLaurie Lindsay of Sarver will lead the lay service of “Live in the Present” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Sower's Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.Participants will recall the surety of manna in the wilderness and the promises in Luke 16 concerning God's constant care for us.

St Luke's LutheranThe generations choir at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will resume regular practice beginning at 7 p.m. today.The regular worship schedule resumes Sunday with services at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Communion will be celebrated at both services.School resumes Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 to adult. Grades preschool through sixth will celebrate Funday Sunday and Generations for Jesus crafts.The revitalized playground will be dedicated Sunday.Rally day will be celebrated Sunday with picnic festivities starting at noon. Take a dish to share and lawn chairs.Everyone is invited to join the Monday AM group for a new session on great cathedrals.Food bank participation begins at 6 p.m. Monday.Senior Stars/55+ meets at noon Wednesday at Concordia for lunch and devotional led by pastor.Christian Outreach Ministry will have a Christmas float planning session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church of Connoquenessing will celebrate Holy Communion on Sunday.The church council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The September cause of the month is the Cheyannia Marburger Cancer Fund to assist the family of a young girl whose health has greatly deteriorated due to a brain tumor.

St. John U.C.C.Confirmation class of St. John's United Church of Christ will hold its first meeting of the fall at 9 a.m. Sunday in the large second floor Sunday school classroom, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Regular worship service will follow at 10 a.m.Finance committee will hold its first meeting directly after worship to discuss preparations for the 2013 budget.Christian education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday.Outreach committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThere will be a ham dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Reservations are required. Takeout is available.Holy Communion will be served at all services this weekend.The children's and youth choir will begin rehearsals immediately following worship Sunday. All children from grades first through sixth are invited to join the choir and sing the second Sunday of each month.

Summit PresbyMembers of Summit Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, are reminded that articles for the Summit Herald newsletter are due Monday.The women's Bible study, FDFX, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.There will be a prayer and praise service at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.

Trinity LutheranSunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township,There will be a young adult class in Room 109.This weekend is the last weekend to make reservations for the 100th anniversary dinner.

Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church is located at 80 Sterrett St. in Valencia.The fall semester of “Get Renewed On Wednesday” will kick off with an optional dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Preschool, elementary, upper elementary and adult small groups meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Nursery care is available.For more information, visit www.valenciapresbyterian.com.Choir/praise team practice will resume at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.

Westminster Presby“If I Had Only Known ... an Elder Law Seminar” presented by Laurel Hartshorn, elder law attorney, will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St.Those interested should register through the church office.The youth group's kickoff for grades six through 12 will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the youth zone.Contact Youth Ministry Coordinator Stephanie McCoy with questions.Supper with the session will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 20.