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Christian hospitality
July 9, 2010 Outside Simpson-Temple United Parish in Altoona, a food bank, a thrift shop and the Salvation Army are in sight of the church. more »» 
Temple Beth Israel welcomes new rabbi
July 9, 2010 Rabbi Audrey R. Korotkin hopes to bring a sense of joy to Temple Beth Israel where she recently became spiritual leader. more »»
Wedding rituals to be explored
July 9, 2010 The Interfaith Committee of the Ecumenical Conference of Greater Altoona, working with the Office of Institutional Equality and Diversity at Penn State Altoona, will offer its 10th annual “Matter... more »» 
Concern for the earth
July 1, 2010 HOLLIDAYSBURG — At St. Bernardine’s Monastery, the friars no longer plant crops for their own use. But nevertheless, several acres have been plowed and are flourishing with vegetables and flowers. more »» 
'Special' man of God retires
June 25, 2010 The children are working on a colorful craft at vacation Bible school when the Rev. Dr. D.L. Brinton Shafer enters the room. The children immediately stop working. more »» 
Somewhere to turn
June 18, 2010 Sixteen and pregnant — a teenager’s worst nightmare. That’s exactly where Holly Nichols found herself 17 years ago. more »»
Lutherans share stories at assembly
June 18, 2010 Lutheran parishes from throughout the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America shared in what ways their congregations are serving others at the 23rd annual assembly held June 1... more »»
Churches to unite at ballpark on Faith Day
June 11, 2010 Blair County Ballpark will temporarily become a house of worship June 26 when Faith Day begins at 4:30 p.m. more »» 
Pastor enjoys antiques, history, music
June 11, 2010 At an age where most ministers are considering retirement, Daniel H. Jordan is serving as pastor at the United Methodist Church of Williamsburg, 431 W. Second St. more »» 
From plays to pulpits
May 28, 2010 Pastor Michael Rhyne has gone from delivering soliloquies to writing sermon. more »»
Students take time for religion classes
May 28, 2010 Whether it’s through singing songs, making a cross from a palm branch, or listening to Bible stories, special needs students from the Altoona Area Junior High School have fun learning about God... more »» 
Rabbi Berger expires
May 28, 2010 Rabbi M. Herbert Berger was a friend and a religious authority to the Jewish communit. more »»
Events to honor military
May 21, 2010 Brenda Anthony Shealy knows what it’s like to serve your country and the sacrifices it entails. She has been separated from family and experienced secondary post-traumatic stress disorder. more »»
Jews to recall war veterans
May 21, 2010 The Jewish community will hold a memorial service for its veterans at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Jewish cemeteries. more »»
‘Idol’ finalist Phil Stacey to sing at festival
May 21, 2010 A group of Christians in Bedford County will hold its ninth annual free God Bless America Festival from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. May 29 on the Everett High School grounds. more »» 
Men of Zion energize worship
May 14, 2010 When the Men of Zion sing, the room reverberates with joy. People can’t help but tap their toes or clap their hands to the beat of the music. more »» 
Century of worship
May 7, 2010 HOLLIDAYSBURG — From its beginnings as an offshoot of a church in Altoona to its present day status as an independent worship center, St. John’s Reformed Church, 906 Maple Ave. more »» 
Catholic women to renew spirits at conference
May 7, 2010 Women in the Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will gather next weekend for spiritual renewal and insight at its second women’s conference in five years. more »» 
Pews ‘reserved’ for Trinity
May 7, 2010 Parishioners at Trinity Lutheran Church in Juniata are big believers in God’s perfect timing, especially after receiving a gift of 30 pews when they needed them the most. more »»
No stopping prayer
April 30, 2010 A recent federal ruling won’t stop National Day of Prayer events Thursday. more »» |
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