Despite the hardships brought on by the Great Depression, more than 400 area residents streamed into Temple Beth Israel — filling the sanctuary to capacity and beyond — on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1931. It was the first Interfaith Thanksgiving Service of Altoona, which, as one of the ...
Free meal to be served A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Altoona Heritage Discovery Center. Hosted by Center City Church, the event includes food, fellowship and gratitude, organizers said. “We love to serve the city and help those in need, but this dinner is so much more than that,” said Pastor Mark Mielnik. “This is a time for fellowship within this great city — where everyone is welcome, both those who may need support this holiday season and those who simply love this community.” The meal will include ...
HARRISBURG — Grace United Methodist Church is located just steps from the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Between the two buildings, the church recently installed a pole. It reads: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” The timing and location of the “Peace Pole” were both intentional and ...
Pastor to be installed The Rev. Hilary Livingston will be installed as the new pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona. The installation service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the church. There will be light refreshments after the service. Livingston, who started at the church on Sept. 22, is an ordained Teaching Elder (Minister of Word and Sacrament) in the Presbyterian Church. She is originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, and has previously served churches in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Veterans, military honored The Cathedral of ...
WORTHINGTON, Minn. — Come noon on Sundays, overlapping worship options reflect how much Worthington has changed from a typical Midwestern farming community to a majority-minority hub with migrants from around the world. An overflow crowd is still swaying to thumping praise music from one ...
NEW YORK — Tania Tetlow has earned a reputation as a trailblazer. She became the first woman and first layperson to serve as president of two Jesuit schools — first at Loyola University New Orleans and now at Fordham University in New York City. Fordham had previously been led by Catholic ...
