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Conservative Judaism honors Weinberg
May 27, 2011 Henry Weinberg of Altoona has been honored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Mid-Atlantic District for his work at Agudath Achim Synagogue. more »»
Pastor pens books as teaching tools
May 20, 2011 What is the Crucifixion all about, why do prayers seem to go unanswered and what where God’s intentions for the church are three of the questions the Rev. Dr. Henry G. more »»
Ecumenical event to focus on working together
May 13, 2011 Taking part in an ecumenical discussion or interfaith project can enrich your faith. At least that is what the Rev. more »» 
Is the end near?
May 6, 2011 In 15 days, Christ will return and Judgment Day begins, according to the message on billboards around Altoona. more »» 
Christians: Earth matters
April 22, 2011 According to the biblical book of Revelation, Jesus will come again and a new heaven and earth will replace the present one. more »» 
Explaining Easter to kids
April 15, 2011 By Kristy MacKaben For the Mirror There’s no denying Easter is fun. more »» 
Maxwell House Haggadah evokes memories
April 15, 2011 It is the Haggadah many Jewish people grew up reading at Seder tables during Passover—-the Maxwell House Haggadah, which has been offered free at supermarkets since the early 1930s. more »» 
Spiritual renewal
April 8, 2011 Encouragement, comfort, guidance and peace are some of the blessings Catholics receive at the Cathedral Charismatic Prayer Group. But the blessings are only part of the picture. more »» 
Keeping kids safe
March 25, 2011 A house of worship is the last place a child should be harmed, and local churches are taking measures to ensure children are saf. more »» 
Symbols may signal strife
March 18, 2011 Walking the streets of Old Jerusalem can be tricky. The one-kilometer wide city is divided into four unequal quarters — Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim. more »» 
An Irish blessing
March 11, 2011 As Protestants and Catholics worship together for an Irish spiritual service in Tyrone next weekend, the disharmony in Northern Ireland will seem like a world away. more »»
Altoona Alliance to hold services at Jewish temple
March 4, 2011 Members of Altoona Alliance Church, who lost their facility to a fire in May 2007, will worship at Temple Beth Israel for the next few months. more »» 
Lenten reflections
March 4, 2011 A time to meditate while listening to music is among the weekly Lenten services being offered at area churches. The annual free concert series will be held at 12:30 p.m. more »» 
Rock solid promises
February 25, 2011 Sheila Walsh believes God’s promises possess a richer and deeper meaning than most people realize. She will present her insights when she speaks March 26 at a Ladies Encounter even. more »» 
Coalition honors Signs of Hope recipients
February 25, 2011 People whose contributions make Altoona a better place to live were honored Thursday night at the Altoona Area Christian Coaltion’s Remarkable Signs of Hope banquet held at the Greater Altoona Caree... more »» 
Jewish community remembers friend 'Moe'
February 25, 2011 A light has gone out in the Altoona Jewish community with the passing of Morris “Moe” Antikol. Antikol, who died Feb. more »»
Brethren church celebrates new organ
February 25, 2011 With the rise in popularity of praise bands and Christian rock, the organ may appear to be an antiquated instrument. Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren members beg to differ. more »» 
Third Day: 'Move'
February 11, 2011 Be prepared to be moved as Christian Rock Band Third Day heads to the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown at 7 p.m. March 26. more »» 
Pastor used to minister at Grand Canyon
February 11, 2011 Joe Surin and his family left Arizona in the summer to serve in Roaring Spring, where Surin is pastor of the First Church of the Brethren. “I felt called to this specific church,” Surin said. more »» 
‘Awake’ calling men
February 4, 2011 An Army helicopter pilot and a police chaplain will talk about their unforgettable experiences when they speak in Altoona later this month. more »» |
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