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Tour reflects past Christmases
November 25, 2011 A winter wonderland tour featuring vintage displays, decorated theme trees and the message at the heart of Christmas awaits visitors at the HIStory of Christmas program being held at Evangelical... more »» 
Hitting the air waves
November 18, 2011 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Johnstown-Altoona is taking to the airwaves with two new television programs on the Public Access Channel, and possibly on local television as wel. more »» 
Christians to gather at Cathedral for Festival of Hope
November 11, 2011 In today’s troubled times, the message of hope is more important than ever. An interdenominational event to get that message across will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. more »» 
Priest at St. Luke’s serves in interim role
November 11, 2011 After serving All Saints Episcopal Church in Hershey for almost 20 years, Father Fred Miller decided it was time for a change. “I wanted to do something different. more »»
Hollidaysburg woman seeks donations for Thanksgiving
November 11, 2011 By Linda T. Gracey lgracey@altoonamirror.com Ginny Helsel of Hollidaysburg hopes to make Thanksgiving a blessed holiday for 35 families in Blair and Cambria County. more »»
Author to speak in Altoona
November 11, 2011 A rabbi known for his writing and translations of the Hebrew Bible will speak at three different area venues next weekend. more »» 
Changes for Catholics
November 4, 2011 Mass won’t be the same for Roman Catholics in a few weeks. “The Mass won’t look any different, but it will sound very different, said Monsignor Robert C. more »»
Bishop of ELCA visits city
November 4, 2011 The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, visited Altoona earlier this week to attend the 2011 First Call Theological Education gathering for Region 8. more »» 
Rock solid music
October 28, 2011 MARTINSBURG — The Martinsburg Ministerium has pastors who rock. more »»
Concert will tell stories of Holocaust
October 28, 2011 The emotions and stories of those who lived in the concentration camps and ghettos during the reign of Hitler will be expressed in song when “Voices of the Holocaust” is presented at Juniata Colleg. more »» 
Joy in a shoe box
October 21, 2011 What can fit inside a shoe box? More than you might think, and it’s often enough to make a child happy, according to folks involved with Operation Christmas Chil. more »» 
New Life Worship Center erects addition
October 21, 2011 At first glance, the addition at New Life Worship Center in Pinecroft looks more like a revival tent than a permanent place of worship. more »» 
Pastor ‘enthusiastic’ about faith
October 21, 2011 Gregory S. Johnson made a career out of serving in the military before becoming a minister. Johnson is the new pastor at Second Avenue United Methodist Church, 130 Second Ave. more »»
Celebrating Young Life
October 14, 2011 Jon Kolb, former offensive lineman for the Steelers, will talk about getting in the game of living for Christ when he speaks at the 36th annual Young Life of Central Pennsylvania banquet. more »»
Young adults invited to chat sessions
October 7, 2011 A message to young Catholics: The welcome mat is out. And it is found at Joe’s 58th Street Grill and Tavern, adjacent to Zach’s Sports and Spirits, 5820 Sixth Ave. more »» 
St. Joseph to observe anniversary
October 7, 2011 WILLIAMSBURG — A Williamsburg church will celebrate an impressive milestone Sunday when St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church marks its 150-year anniversary. Father Aron Maghsoudi, pastor, said St. more »» 
Timeless instrument
September 30, 2011 The organ, “the king of instruments,” has been a vital part of worship for at least 1,000 years. Its enveloping tones and the ability to mimic dozens of instruments can make the organ sound ethereal. more »»
Surviving persecution
September 23, 2011 Bob Fu was teaching college students about Jesus in his home when he landed in prison. Getaneh Getaneh had boiling oil poured on the souls of his feet for speaking about Jesu. more »»
High Holy Days offer time for Jews to reflect on life
September 23, 2011 Jews will be celebrating a new beginning next week. They will also be reflecting on the past. The High Holy Days or Days of Awe begin at sundown Sept. more »»
Community to join effort to pray for peace
September 16, 2011 Three International Day of Prayer for Peace events are being planned in the area. The Ecumenical Conference of Greater Altoona will hold a Christian service of prayer at 7 p.m. more »» |
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