The annual homecoming service of the Old Keller Reformed Church in Canoe Valley will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Keller Church is south of Route 22 on Fox Run Road at the Blair-Huntingdon County line. Former members, descendants of former members and friends are welcome.
The Rev. Richard Henry Jr. of Altoona will lead the worship service. Rebecca R. Donnelly will play the organ and David Donnelly is the vocalist. Ian Adams will do a trumpet solo for the memorial service.
A fellowship supper will not be served.
Support for the maintenance and improvement of the church and cemetery is needed. Sections of the church need painting and window sills and shutters need to be repaired.
The contact list (including e-mail addresses) for participants is being updated.
Forms and information should be return it with contributions to Treasurer, Nancy R. Taylor, 830 Lions Back Drive, Huntingdon, PA 16652.
Participants may state concerns, suggestions or a willingness to volunteer for work at the church on their forms.
Salem plans picnic
Salem Church, north of Ebensburg, will hold Salem Homecoming at 11:15 a.m. Sunday with a church service conducted by Pastor Frank Brosius of Ebensburg Christian Church.
The church was founded in 1839 by a group of Welsh settlers.
The gymanfu will be led by Carol Ellis with interludes of readings of old stories or poems of Salem by members.
Worship will be followed by a picnic, a business meeting at 1 p.m. and a Welsh songfest.
Please bring a dish to share; the main course, rolls and beverages will be provided.
Donations are being received to maintain the historic building which was erected in 1882. It is need of shutters, siding on one side and a shoring up of the floor.
Donations may be made to Janice L. Davis, 1086 Magee Road, Patton, PA 16668. Checks should be made payable to Salem Homecoming Association.
