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Clothing giveaway planned
Grace's Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. Spring clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at
814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416.
Free lunch offered
Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, Altoona. The meal includes a pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Dine in or take out available. All are welcome.
Night of Worship set
Holy Spirit Ministry will host a Night of Worship with Eucharistic Adoration and witness talk by Christine McCullough at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg. Prayer ministry will follow.
Free lunch scheduled
Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, will host a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
April 20. The lunch will include a meatball sandwich, soup, a dessert and fruit. All are welcome.
Yard sale planned
Newry Lutheran Church, 1030 Shamrock Lane, Newry, is hosting a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Individuals and vendors are invited to bring a table and sell items for a $10 setup fee; food will be available to purchase inside the church. For more information or to reserve a table, call 814-695-4316 or email newryyardsale@gmail.com.
Joyful Noise service announced
A Joyful Noise Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Juniata United Methodist Church. This service is intended for children with autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Down syndrome, and any other developmental/physical challenges and families with young children.
The joy-filled service will bring together children with and without disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn from one another about God's love for them -- all in an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance.
The service will be lively with combinations of music, movement, prayer and Bible stories. For more information, contact Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, at 814-942-6065 or email at juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
Concert offered
"My Favorite Things," with pianist Barbara Weller Crain and baritone James White, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday,
April 21, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., Altoona. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for students. The concert is sponsored by the Altoona Symphony League and all proceeds benefit the Altoona Symphony Orchestra.
Food distribution planned
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Eighth Avenue and 13th Street, Altoona, will hold its monthly food pantry distribution from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25.
Food distribution is done on a drive-thru basis to maximize social distancing, and the use of masks is encouraged for those on foot or getting out of their cars. Further information is available on the church's website or Facebook page, or call the church at 814-942-1372; leave a message and calls will be returned.
Donations to the food pantry, either in money or in food are always welcome. Food pantry distributions will be held each month and are tentatively scheduled for May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.
Deadline
Religious organizations are invited to submit upcoming events, special speakers and other items to be published free of charge in Spiritual Notes. Items can be emailed to religion@altoonamirror.com or call Holly at 814-946-7451. Items may also be submitted online through the Mirror's virtual newsroom at vnr.altoonamirror.com. Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Mondays.