The Rev. Don Chamberlain, retired Nazarene minister, will speak at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

Christ Community U.M.The sausage day Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, starts with the cutters at 8 a.m. The packers should report by 9 a.m. Sausage orders may be picked up from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday in Oz Hall. For more information, call church office 724-287-4462.Flood buckets for Hurricane Sandy victims will be assembled at 8 a.m. Saturday in the church basement.“Cookies for Teachers” will be packed Sunday after the service.November food cupboard items are saltines and graham crackers.

Christ's OutreachMary Ann Calderone will provide music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Gift tags are still available on “God's Christmas Lights” tree to provide gifts for children.Walking in the Word Bible study will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Community AllianceCommunity Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, will hold a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m.

Community Life ChurchCongregants may wear Steelers colors at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at McQuistion Elementary School. Prayer session is at 9:45 a.m.Sunday also is the final collection for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. Participants are to take packed shoe boxes and $7 for shipping Sunday.Also planned is a prayer session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at 440 W. Pearl St. An Acts gathering is set at 7 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army; contact Kevin Riordan with questions.At 10 a.m. Saturday, participants also can gather for an Operation Christmas Child shoe box packing party. Extra items can be donated. Contact Natalie Wall or Bobbi Shapert with questions.

Covenant PresbySunday is “Pledge Dedication Sunday” at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Worshippers at the 11 a.m. service will be invited forward with their pledge cards for dedication and blessing.The Seekers adult Sunday school class will study the audio CD lecture by professor Patrick Allitt of Emory University, entitled “Colonial Religious Diversity” from the American Religious History Series.Members may participate in the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Hurricane Sandy appeal. They may contribute money and/or help to gather and assemble “Gift of the Heart.”

Faith LutheranFaith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, will hold its annual Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Faith U.P.The stewardship season will conclude Sunday. The 2013 estimates of giving will be received and dedicated at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.A joint Thanksgiving Eve worship with Trinity Lutheran Church will be at 7 p.m.

FIrst BaptistWomen from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests may attend a 7 p.m. Bible study today at Joann Dittmer's home.Church attendees from the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania will gather at 6 p.m. today for a Thanksgiving banquet followed by a service.An offering will be accepted for the sprinkler system at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview. Dennis Junker will speak.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will have an Upward Basketball coaches meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.The youths' fall retreat at Westminster Highlands will be Saturday and Sunday.The Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be dedicated at the morning services on Sunday.Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday. Participants are to take a pumpkin snack.The congregational meeting is at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe annual congregation meeting at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will follow the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.The church office will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 in observance of Thanksgiving.

GracewayMaryAnn Mahan, Joyce Moore and Patty Miller will provide music at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at GraceWay at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

Hill U.P.There will be no Saturday service this weekend at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Operation Christmas Child boxes will be received at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The Hill Youth Chorale will host the symphony luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Presbyterian Church. The men's lunch and work group will meet at noon Monday. Senior Night Out dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall.

Meridian U.P.The discipleship/worship committee of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The evangelism/mission committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. TuesdayA community Thanksgiving Eve service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Norman Tutino will be the speaker.

Mount Chestnut PresbyterianThe Kids Club of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. This is for all children ages kindergarten through 6th grade. No registration required.Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be dedicated during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday. All boxes will be delivered to the collection location Sunday.The last food cupboard prior to Thanksgiving will be 6:30 p.m. Monday. No registration required. Contact the church for any additional information.There will be a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.

New Life Christian MinistriesInfant and child dedications will be this weekend at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Sarver-Saxonburg Christian Leaders Network is sponsoring two Thanksgiving Eve worship services. A noon service is at Thorncreek United Methodist Church and a 7 p.m. service will be at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church.A free-will offering for community food banks will be received. Everyone is welcome.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God will be distributing Thanksgiving baskets to the people who signed up after the Sunday service at 1201 N. Main St. Ext.There will be no Wednesday evening dinner or Bible studies due to Thanksgiving.Those interested in joining the Christmas choir can attend practices at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings and 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings. No experience is required.The Women's Word Share will be starting a new study, “The Christmas Experience” by Kyle Idleman, Monday for the Monday morning group and Nov. 28 for the Wednesday evening group.There will be a meeting of the Haiti mission trip 2013 immediately following worship service Sunday in the alcove off the sanctuary. People who are interested in getting information about the mission trip should attend.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, members can sign up for a shift as a Salvation Army bell ringer at the Gibsonia Walmart. Call the Lighthouse at 724-898-HOPE and ask to speak with Dave Miller.Peter will be on study leave for a week beginning Wednesday. Because Michael is also unavailable, contact the Rev. Bob Goossen of Crestview Church for a pastor at 724-538-8559 or 724-464-4032 or at bobgoossen@verizon.net.Old Union will celebrate Thanksgiving with other community churches at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Mars.Janice Reed, former student pastor, will preach this week.The church growth team will meet after worship this week.Fill a shoe box for Operation Christmas Child with gifts for a needy child. Boxes are due at the church Sunday. See the display in the lobby for more information.The cookie sale will be Dec. 8 with cookies costing $15 for four dozen, $7.50 for two dozen. Sign-up sheet for bakers and orders will be available next week. Money donations can be given to Linda Millson. The church needs 300 dozen cookies.

Saint Andrews U.P.Youths of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will be preparing and serving Thanksgiving dinner Saturday for the families at Fishbone Ministries. Assistance is needed to cook, to bake and to provide necessary supplies. For more information, contact Stephanie Slezak.Dinner with Friends will be gathering at Stonepepper Grill in Cranberry Township at 6 p.m. Saturday. Please register with Susan Moon.Saint Andrews youths are making and selling chocolate and peanut butter fudge for Christmas entertaining and gift giving. Complete an order form and return it to the church office by Dec. 9. Fudge will be ready for pickup after worship Dec. 16. All proceeds will go toward the 2013 mission trip.

The Sower's ChapelGratitude is the topic for the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the Sower's Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver. Michelle Hardt of Sarver will lead the lay service.Blessing bags are available at the church to be filled with nonperishable food. The bags will be offerings during the Thanksgiving Day service and given to the Freeport Food Bank.

St. Luke's LutheranSLYCC will have a lock-in beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Permission slips are required. Contact Pastor Keller.Holy Communion will be shared at both services this weekend.Sunday school will celebrate “Funday Sunday” at 9:30 a.m. in Centennial Hall.Bonnie Ekas will conduct a prayer ministry workshop at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday.The Potato Posse returns Sunday to collect money for the Cabot Food Bank potatoes and fruit baskets for the needy.Christmas gift tags for Glade Run special children are now available.Help is needed for the Christmas float.There will be a pizza and work session Sunday following the late service. See Sue Beatty for details.Food bank participation begins at 6 p.m. Monday.Wednesday's Thanksgiving services will be 7 p.m. at Saxonburg Memorial Church.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The church council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The community Thanksgiving service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Norman Tortino as the guest pastor.The cause of the month for November is the Evans City Community Food Bank.

St. John U.C.C.A congregational meeting will follow the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The 2013 budget and new church officers will be among the subjects discussed.Outreach committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.St. John's is sponsoring a Thanksgiving breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall. The breakfast is open to family and friends of all ages. Pancakes, sausage, egg casserole, doughnuts, fruit and drink will be served.Members and friends are to sign up for cookies and Nativity scenes to be provided for St. John's annual Cookies From the Heart and Nativity Expo set for Dec. 1.

Summit PresbyThe members of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, are reminded there is a prayer and praise worship service at 7 p.m. today at the church.Articles for the Summit Herald newsletter are due to the office Monday.All are invited to the community Thanksgiving services Wednesday. The noon worship service is at Thorn Creek Methodist Church and the 7 p.m. worship service will be at the Saxonburg Memorial Church. Pastor Jim Steiner of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church will speak at both services.The church office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 22 and 23.For more information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday service and the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The kids' choir, for grades 4 through 8, will resume rehearsals from about 12:15 to 1 p.m. after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The new 7th and 8th grades Confirmation classes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.Names and “wish lists” of children in need of Christmas gifts, from both Trinity on the north side of Pittsburgh and from the Butler area, are available from Steve Rodgers. The deadline for the gifts to be at the church is Dec. 9.Trinity will hold a shared Thanksgiving service with Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., at 7 p.m. Wednesday in its sanctuary. Pastor Joel Benson, Trinity's minister, will deliver the message.The church office will be closed on Nov. 22 and 23.

Westminster PresbyThe youth group of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffers for its annual Turkey Bowl.From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the congregation will have a tureen dinner, a time of fellowship and thanksgiving in Perrin Hall. Call the church office to register.Rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas pageant continue. See the church website for details.

Zion LutheranThe Rev. Diane Petark will lead Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, in worship.Pastor Schoch will lead an adult study group starting Monday.