The Rev. Don Chamberlain, retired pastor, will speak at the Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

Pastors will be recognized for Pastor Appreciation Month.

Bible studies in Jeremiah will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Christ Community U.M.The staff of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will meet at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread.Red Church donation will be taken Sunday to benefit Ken Hiser’s India mission work.Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday; contact is Cherie Loomis.The outreach committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Volunteers are needed to help with the newsletter being mailed Wednesday.

Christ’s OutreachThere will be a meeting of the trustees at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.“Walking in the Word” Bible study resumes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The missions committee will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The next crafting time with Lynn Andres and Kathy Kloock will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20. Call the office for more details.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary SchoolMen’s breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at King’s.Hit the Streets team meets at 6 p.m. today and through October at the YWCA parking lot. Contact Kevin Riordan with questions.

Covenant PresbyThe blessing of the pets will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Pastor Jim Swanson will lead the service, which will include a remembrance for pets who have died. Use the Franklin Street entrance. There will be snacks and treats for pets and people.The worship and music committee will host a clergy appreciation reception after the 11 a.m. service Sunday. The reception honors Swanson and his wife, Karen.The seekers class will hear and discuss an audio CD by Professor Patrick Allitt of Emory University entitled “Major Features of American Religious History” at 9:45 a.m. in the assembly room.

Faith U. P.The budget draft team meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday and session meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Ext.

First BaptistSam McNamara, associate pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Erie, will speak Sunday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.The annual Senior Saints Fall Color Tour will be Tuesday with the van leaving the church at 9:30 a.m. After the drive, the group meet at SRBC for fellowship, lunch, a hymn sing, devotions and a camp ministry update.Following the color tour will be a visit to Emmett’s Orchard.

First English LutheranThe next healing service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. This clothing bank is open to all regardless of income. Grace’s Closet needs men’s flannel shirts, men’s jeans, infant clothing and boys and girls clothing.Grace Full Needles will meet at noon, and church council will meet at 7 p.m., both on Wednesday.

GRACEWAYBeth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide music Sunday at GraceWay. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

Hill U.P.There will be no Saturday evening worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.An emphasis on the stewardship campaign will be part of the sermon for the next three Sundays. The youth handbell choirs will perform music during the Sunday service.Jumpstart 7, 8 will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.The women’s fall luncheon will take place at noon Saturday with a program on hats.The Betsy McCormick Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Hall Memorial Lounge.

Meridian U.P.The discipleship/worship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The evangelism/mission committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Donations of bagged candy and individually wrapped bags of chips/pretzels are being accepted for the “Trunk or Treat” event scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Donations may be dropped off at the church office during weekday office hours.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew covenanting disciples will be recognized at the worship celebrations this weekend at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Lead pastor Chris Marshall will be on WORD-FM at 5:10 p.m. today for an “Ask the Pastor” program.

Old Union PresbyThe View from the Pew group at the Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet in the conference room this week during the fellowship dinner.Musician Donnie Clark will be in concert Friday at the park church in Zelienople. See the Old Union bulletin board for details.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold a six-week study of the Lord’s Prayer led by Rev. Fred Young and Pastor Merry before worship at 9:15 a.m. in the church library.Children from preschool through fifth grade are invited to join KICK at 5 p.m. every Wednesday for dinner, music, a lesson, craft and games. Those who would like to help by providing a meal for the children should see Lori Haughey.Kid Krusaders are invited to a Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Bethany room.Dinner with Friends will be gathering at Bravo! in Cranberry Township on Saturday. Make reservations with Susan Moon.

The Sowers ChapelChristopher Barber, a student in the graduate divinity program of Bryn Athyn College, will lead the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver. Barber will focus on the Lord calming the storm, found in three Gospels, and discuss temptations, why they are a good sign of progress and how to get through them.

St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church of Connoquenessing will have a potluck luncheon after the 11 a.m. service Sunday at 100 Connoquenessing Main St. Everyone is to take a tureen to share.The church council will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The October cause of the month is the Gideon Society, Butler branch.

St. John U.C.C.Outreach committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.

St. Luke’s LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church will celebrate Oktoberfest from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday In Centennial Hall, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The stewardship celebration begins with a brunch at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in Centennial Hall.A presentation on the newly established St. Luke’s Fellowship for Christian Stewardship begins at 9:40 a.m. for adults and junior/senior youth.Sunday school will be at 9:40 a.m. this week.Monday’s food bank participation begins at 6 p.m.Church council will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThe 4F braised steak dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, in Fellowship Hall of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Reservations are available until noon Friday.Christmas musical rehearsals continue on Wednesdays and Sundays in the choir robing room. Children and youths may attend. For questions, contact 724-285-3653.Members may attend the convocation of the NALC from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call the church office.There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at noon Tuesday. Volunteers are needed to assist.All committee chairmen are to submit their annual report to the church office no later than Monday.The 3T group will now meet at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Take a lunch. For more details, call Ginny Rettig at 724-287-2096.The fall meeting of the NALC Women will be held Oct. 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Latrobe. Those interested in going should contact Leila Protzman.

Summit PresbyThe Summit Presbyterian Church picnic will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Grabes’ Pavilion. For more information or directions, contact the church at 724-287-2378.Take a side dish to the potluck dinner, chairs for each family member and roasting sticks for marshmallows at the bonfire.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church will be celebrating “Harvest Home” at all services this weekend, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Take nonperishable food items to be displayed and donated to the food cupboard.Blood pressure screenings will also be taken this weekend.Holden evening prayer will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America is located at 420 N. Main St.Deborah Circle West kicks off at 7 p.m. today at the home of Barbara Coppersmith. Hannah Circle will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday at the church.Youth group for grades six to 12 will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Youth Zone.Joanna Circle will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Erin Convery’s home.