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Lunch to be offered
Fourth Street Church of God, Fourth Street and 21st Avenue, will serve lunch from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The menu will include meatball sandwich, salad, ice cream cup and punch or water. Eat-in or take-out available.
International partner to visit
Altoona Alliance Church, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd., will host an international partner, who will be sharing details of work in Spain, at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 7.
Free concert offered
Soloist and area native Jim Worthing will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, at Altoona Alliance Church, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Family VBS planned
Faith Baptist Church of Altoona, 315 40th St., will hold their daily Family Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:45 p.m. from Sunday, July 7, through Thursday, July 11. Parents and guardians are invited to participate with their children. Pre-register online at fbcaltoona.org. For transportation or more information, contact 814-944-2894 or visit the website.
Novena scheduled
The seventh Novena of 2024 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese (the Little Flower) offered by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Loretto will open Monday, July 8, and end on Tuesday, July 16. Send petitions to Mother Prioress, Discalced Carmelite Monastery, P.O. Box 57, Loretto, PA 15940.
Church festival set
Ss Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 143 Church Drive, Portage, will hold its annual church festival from noon to 7 p.m. July 14. Bring a lawn chair for free entertainment throughout the day, including live music. The menu will include homemade ethnic dishes and a bake sale. Games, a basket raffle and a guided tour of the church will be available.
Symposium scheduled
The Circle of The Square will host its 6th annual SATOR Square Symposium at Penn State Altoona Eiche Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Free event, but registration required by calling 814-934-5443.
Free concert planned
Real Life Church, 621 W. Pitt St., Bedford, will host a Christian concert featuring B-Shoc at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Joyful Noise Service offered
A Joyful Noise Service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona. This service is intended for children with autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Down Syndrome and other developmental or physical disabilities and families with young children.
Free VBS scheduled
Riggles Gap Bible Church, 613 Lear Road, Altoona, will host "Operation Sword and Shield" Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26. Program will be open to children ages four through 12th grade. Admission is free; for transportation, call 814-946-3376.
Community yard sale set
Twenty-Eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, Altoona, will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Space rental is $10; table rental is $10 or provide your own table. All proceeds are yours to keep. No food stands allowed. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Deb Gary at 814-207-8293 or email deb334@verizon.net.
Vacation Bible School offered
First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, will host "Camp Firelight" Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, to Friday, Aug. 2. Children ages three through 5th grade invited to participate in Bible stories, crafts, science experiments and games.
To register, visit hollidaysburg-first-umc.mycokesburyvbs.com/register-child or call 814-695-4411.
Vacation Bible School set
Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., will host Scuba Vacation Bible School for all children ages three through 5th grade from 6 to 8 p.m. from Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. on the first four nights.
For more information, call 814-944-7258 or visit providencepc-altoona.org.
Anniversary event planned
Old Keller Reformed Church, 8162 Fox Run Road, Williamsburg, will hold its 178th Anniversary Celebration at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4. All are invited to join in celebration of faith and history.
Vacation Bible School set
Restored Apostolic Ministries of Altoona, 1500 N. 6th Ave., will hold "Our Great Big Amazing God" Vacation Bible School at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, through Friday, Aug. 9, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11. Free music, games, snacks and lessons.
Quilting ministry offered
Zion Lutheran Church invites women of all ages to attend Stitch and Sew in Zion's Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. No experience is required to help create quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Bring a bagged lunch, if you'd like. For more information, call the Church office at 814-695-0091.
Picnics in the Park planned
The Well of Blair County will host Picnics in the Park at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Grove Memorial Park, Sixth Avenue and 23rd Street. The events include a family meal followed by a short lesson, activities and games.
The Well is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. Contact Brandi at bcburget217@yahoo.com for more information.
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.