The Buffalo Charge (Craigsville, McKee Chapel and Fenelton United Methodist churches) invites the public to worship and welcome new Pastor Shelia Auer. Sunday services will be at 8:30 a.m. at Craigsville, 9:45 a.m. at McKee Chapel and 11 a.m. at Fenelton. A reception will follow the 11 a.m. service in the basement of Fenelton United Methodist Church. To start the new school year, children may take school items to be blessed by Pastor Shelia.

Christ Community U.M.Call Stevie at 724-290-9237 to help at the Oasis and Kid's Cafe during the fall Sunday school session at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Covenant Food Cupboard items for August are tuna, noodles and pet food.Super-Sprouts starts Sept. 1; openings are available. Pick up an application at the office or call 724-504-0436.

Christ's OutreachCommunion will be served at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Special music will be provided by the COC Praise Team. The church picnic will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday with entertainment by the Butler Notables.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church's 11 a.m. Sunday service will be at the Rotary Shelter of Butler Memorial Park, followed by a picnic. Take a dish.Street Ministry Team will meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays starting tonight.A church-wide meeting will be held from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA. Sign up by Sunday if child care is needed.The youth group should meet at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at Pastor Ben's house to visit Kennywood.Food bank items for August are pasta and sauce.

Covenant PresbyJessica Williams will be the guest vocalist at 10 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., Butler.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will celebrate communion at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Lighthouse Foundation. The Rev. Dan Borchert, executive director, will preach at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday The first executive director the Rev. Vern Borchert and Lighthouse board, staff and volunteers also will be recognized.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranChurch Council of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

GracewayEdith McCandless will provide special music at 10 a.m. Sunday for GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay has a booth at the Butler Farm Show.

The corn roast will be Sunday at Lutherlyn Camp Ground. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.Lay Pastor Kathy Davis will preach at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. The men's choir will present special music at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach.The final music, art and play night for the summer will be this evening at 5:30 at the church.The Board of Deacons is accepting donations. Volunteers are needed to host fellowship hour following Sunday worship for September.

Jefferson Center PresbyJefferson Center Presbyterian Church, 390 Frazier Road, will offer the 10-week Alpha Course starting Aug. 24. The course introduces people to the Christian faith and invites questions in a supportive environment. The course meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Meridian U.P.The mission committee of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.The adult Bible study group will meet at noon Tuesday. The quilt group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Reservations are due Tuesday for the Above Average Dinner set for 5 p.m. Aug. 21 hosted by the deacons. Call the church office at 724-482-2630.

North Main Street Church of GodThe PCA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the conference room at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Mission Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The choir picnic will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at McGowan's Farm.A Celebrate Recovery barbecue will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Haven.

Old Union PresbyThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet Sunday after worship.On Sept. 12, the Succop Conservancy will have its annual butterfly release in memory and in honor of loved ones. To place a butterfly order, call 724-431-3372 by Aug. 20.

Park United PresbyThe Second Saturday Supper Club will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Hartman's Watering Hole.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., welcomes the Rev. Carl Baughman to the pulpit.Special music will be provided by Ashley Moon. Cantor will be Betty Judson.Contact Lori Haughey to help with children's Sunday school, which starts next month.The youth will work a drink stand from 4 to 10 p.m. today and Friday and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Farm Show. Contact Dave White to help.The Weckerly corn roast will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 21.Contact Jeanne Wilson or sign up to volunteer at the chicken and biscuit dinner set for 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 18.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will not have Bible study or services on Sunday. All are invited to Zion Lutheran Church for the service and church picnic.Cleanup day starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 21.

St. John U.C.C.August Communion will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Outreach Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.St. John's Singles group is going to the Red Barn Aug. 25 to see "Honus and Me." Reservations due Sunday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranA new members class will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Aug. 22 and 29 and Sept. 12 and 19 in the library of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Call 724-287-6741.The Sanctuary Choir begins regular rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 and continues each Wednesday. The Sept. 1 rehearsal is at Janet Sniezek's home.Reservations are being accepted for the church picnic to be held Aug. 28 at Alameda Park. Games begin at noon, dinner is at 4 p.m. and the service is at 6 p.m.

St. Peter's AnglicanSt. Peter's Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will join with New Life Anglican Church for worship at Connoquenessing Park at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by a combined parish picnic. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and table service are provided; take a dish.

Trinity LutheranWork/paint days will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Remembrance of the Lord's Last Supper will be shared Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Blood pressure screenings will be offered.A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newhaven Court.Holden Evening Prayers without incense will be shared at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Zion U.M.A paper recycling bin is in the parking lot of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Items for Prison Outreach Ministries will be collected in August for distribution to youth in detention centers. Backpacks, duffel bags, stuffed animals, craft supplies, travel-sized toiletries and puzzle books needed.United Methodist Women will travel to the mission barn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Contact Cindy Shick.