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Rosary rally to be held The Knights of Columbus Chapter 551 and Cathedral Christian Mothers will host a public Rosary Prayer Rally in cooperation with the America Needs Fatima committee at noon Saturday, Oct. 11, at Heritage Plaza, Altoona. Refreshments will be available prior to the rosary with music by the Holy Spirit Ministry. A Columbus Day Celebration luncheon will be held at the K of C building, 1508 12th Ave., after the rosary. Join us as we come together in Mary’s powerful prayer. Participants are encouraged to bring a chair. Bible conference planned The fourth annual ...

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Concert offered Valley Voices Community Chorus will hold a festive holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Front St., Philipsburg. Admission is free with a donation of nonperishable items for the food bank. Advent services planned Wehnwood United Methodist Church will host Advent services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Chiz Rider will present a concert at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. There will be only one service that day. A candlelight service will be held at 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and a Carol Sing will ...

Interfaith Thanksgiving service marks 93 years

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...