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Clergy exchange sermons for chance to sing
May 17, 2013 A bunch of Methodist ministers will be standing on the platform at First United Methodist Church in Hollidaysburg Thursday, but none of them intend to preach. more »» 
Making their voices known
May 10, 2013 Two teens from the Altoona area will get some air time and public recognition when they compete in a talent contest May 18 and 19. more »» 
Getting ready to grow
May 3, 2013 Youth and adults at First Church of Christ did a little digging Sunday afternoon. They were not looking for buried treasure. more »»
Suffering for faith
April 26, 2013 n America, Christians can read their Bibles, convert to another faith or attend church services without thinking twic. more »»
Lutherans to celebrate
April 12, 2013 For much of their history in America, Lutherans have divided church territories into regions called “synods,’’ which means “coming together. more »»
Lutherans serve community, world
April 12, 2013 Like many faith groups, the Lutherans are generous when it comes to helping others and that spirit of generosity only strengthened when three major Lutheran groups became one 25 years ago to form th... more »» 
Signs of Hope
April 5, 2013 Three local residents are being honored for their efforts to make the greater Altoona area more welcoming as well as serving as advocates for justice and mercy. more »» 
No beast of burden
March 22, 2013 When she was about 4 years old, Elizabeth “Eli” Hess told her pastor that all pastors should have a donkey to celebrate Easter and Christmas. more »» 
Jews honor traditions, make new ones for Passover
March 22, 2013 Passover is a time to appreciate the importance of freedom as well as celebrate the holiday with family. It is also a time to honor traditions, embracing old ones and perhaps establishing new ones. more »»
Winning life's battles
March 15, 2013 Everyday life can be a battle. Just ask Sheri Rose Shepherd. She was told by an English teacher during her teen years that she was born to lose. more »» 
'Last Supper to be dramatized
March 15, 2013 When Jesus told his disciples that one of them would betray him, Scripture says they began to question among themselves who might be the one. That period in history will be brought to life at 8 p.. more »»
Tebow’s mom to talk about his tough start
March 8, 2013 If it were not for the decision by a young missionary, there might not be such a thing as Tebowing. more »»
Alliance goes wild
March 1, 2013 Altoona Alliance Church is game for another wild night. more »» 
Catholics bid farewell to spiritual director
March 1, 2013 When Father Sylvan Rouse was a young priest, people would want to talk about what was troubling them when they came to make their confessions to him, so he would tell them to stop by his house later... more »»
Spiritual directors guide clergy and laity
March 1, 2013 Not all Catholics may be familiar with the idea of a spiritual director, but according to Bishop Emeritus Joseph Adamec, several Catholics, including members of the clergy and the laity, use them on... more »»
Music for meditation
February 15, 2013 Lent is a time of introspection as Christians prepare for Easter. more »»
Joyful in Jamaica
February 8, 2013 Cathy Keefe and her daughter, Ashley Keefe, don’t mind getting a little dirty and sweaty when they visit Jamaica. It is all part of the package. more »» 
Celebrating faith
February 1, 2013 For the average Catholic, the Year of Faith may not mean much beyond some references from the priest in the pulpit and inserts in the weekly bulletins. more »»
Pilgrimages to Rome, Washington planned
February 1, 2013 Pilgrimages are an ancient tradition for Christians, and Catholics in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Diocese have two opportunities to honor those old ways in this Year of Faith. more »» 
Singing once more
January 18, 2013 Kristina Cornell was enjoying her career as a country singer when she learned about a situation that would turn her world upside down. more »»
Local woman contributes stories for devotional
January 18, 2013 Lois Wolf of Hollidaysburg has contributed to a different kind of devotional — one that talks about the emotions and experiences of prison lif. more »» 31 days of 31 gifts May 18, 2013 31 days of 31 gifts to benefit the Shaner Family. Purchase a calendar for $15.00 for the month of June. Each day a 31 gifts product will be given away. If your name is drawn it will be placed back in for the possibilty of winning again. Call 931-3569 for details. more » Community Calendar |
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Backyard BeatsMay 17, 2013 Two of the event mile markers that indicate that central Pennsylvania has definitely arrived into spring take place this weekend, the Blair County Arts Festival and the Pints for Pets Brewfest. more » Latest Blogs
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