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Night of worship
Holy Spirit Ministry will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St. Michael Church. Father Jim Davidson will present a short teaching on the "5 Stones of Medjegorie." Davidson is a Ukrainian Rite Catholic priest, a physician and a Bishop Guilfoyle grad graduate. Prayer ministry will be held at 8 p.m.
Food bank open
The food bank will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Faith Baptist Church, 315 40th St., Altoona. The date has been changed due to election day.
Food pantry available
The Food Pantry at Second Avenue Global Methodist Church will be open 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The food pantry is held on the last Friday of the month. For more information, call 814-942-7032.
Election day soup, chili sale
A soup and chili sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day), at Cresson Presbyterian Church, Keystone Avenue and Third Street. There will be chili and a variety of soups available, as well as ham and egg salad sandwiches. Eat in or take out available.
Patriotic prayer service
The 15th Patriotic Rosary Prayer Service with benediction will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg. The service will be led by Bishop Mark Bartchak and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
Participants will be praying for discernment, wisdom and knowledge over all these United States as we consider the 2026 elections.
Hospitality hour will follow the service at St. Mary's Social Hall, across from the church.
Anniversary celebration
Altoona Bible Church, 3017 Union Ave., Altoona, will hold a special Thanksgiving/75th anniversary banquet Saturday, Nov. 7, to celebrate the church's longevity.
The church's Nov. 18 anniversary will be recognized during services on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:45 a.m.
For more information, contact the church at 814-942-2131.
Revival services
Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will hold revival services Nov. 8-11 featuring Evangelist Jethniel Wyler and family. Services will include congregational singing, special music and Bible messages.
Services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 9-11. Special music will be provided by the Wyler family on Sunday morning, Monday and Wednesday; Karen Knight on Sunday evening; and Tom Smith on Tuesday.
The church is located at 315 40th St. in Altoona's Highland Park section. For more information, call 814-944-2894 or visit fbcaltoona.org.
Coin Club meets
The Coin Club will meet at Faith Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Pennies, nickels and more will be discussed as everyone looks through the coins and completes coin-specific books.
Cathedral Candlelight Concert
The Cathedral Candlelight Concert, which drew more than 400 attendees in March, returns this Halloween with "Requiem, Souls and Saints: A Journey from Grief to Glory," a candlelight concert planned and performed by young adults from across Central Pennsylvania. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona. The concert will be followed by a social in the parish hall.
Veterans Sunday services
Fairview United Methodist Church (9:15 a.m.) and Jaggard First United Methodist Church (10:45 a.m.) will hold special Veterans Sunday observances during worship on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Both services will honor active-duty military personnel and veterans. There will be a dedicated time of prayer, and messages centered on faith and sacrifice. Following the service at Jaggard First UMC, everyone is invited to stay for a fellowship potluck meal -- no dish required.
All veterans, military families and community members are welcome.
For more information, contact the Rev. Fred E. Hickok at 814-599-8104 or fhickok@susumc.org
Food pantry open
The food pantry at the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, for those in need. To sign up, call Deb by Thursday at 814-207-8293.
Free lunch offered
Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue. The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and dessert. All are welcome.
The Calvary Boys in concert
Fairview United Methodist Church will host The Calvary Boys from West Decatur for a special worshipful concert at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. All are invited to this morning of musical praise and fellowship. Fairview United Methodist Church is at 2214 Fifth St., Altoona.
Crafters, vendors sought
Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church, 1200 Fourth Ave., Duncansville. The craft show will bring together local artisans, crafters, makers and small businesses for a day of shopping and community connection. Those interested in becoming a vendor can request a space through the church's online registration form at https://duncansvilleevangelical.subspla.sh/w7v2928.
For more information, contact the church at 814-695-0508 or email office@mydelc.org or visit www.mydelc.org.
Children's craft day
The Well Ministry Center will host a children's arts and crafts day from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The group will be making ornaments for the VA Home. Children will be treated to cookies and hot chocolate along with great fun. Call or email the number of children and their names, along with any allergy information, to Welladministration@thewellofbc.org or 814-201-2548.
The Well Ministry Center is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
Trunk or treat set
Calvary United Methodist Church, 167 Blue Ball Road, West Decatur, will hold Trunk or Treat at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Treaters will line up along Church Hill Road between the church and Boggs Township Community Park. The church will be serving hot dogs, cookies and drinks.
Fall concert set
The Wehnwood String Ensemble will present a fall concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 803 St. Augustine Road, Dysart. The concert, "A Musical Journey Through Time," is free.
Evangelist to speak
Evangelist and revivalist Ric Wright will teach about prayer and practicing God's presence at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, and during the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, services. Offerings will be received. The Well Ministry Center is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
Sermon series continues
The Well Ministry Center of Blair County, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona, will offer a 10-week sermon series, "Life in the Pressure Cooker," at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Nov. 15, to look at God's Word and discover how we can handle life's pressures with faith, hope, strength and trust in Jesus.
Picnics in the park
The Well Ministry Center is sponsoring Picnics in the Park at Grove Memorial Park, 23rd Street and Sixth Ave., every Tuesday. A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m., followed by games, crafts and a short message of hope. The whole family is welcome. Rain or shine. The Well is located at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
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.