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Whether it has been 8 months or 8 years since the loss of your loved one, if you are having trouble “finding joy” in life and moving on, join us for Griefshare. GriefShare is a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Sundays from 3-5 PM (till Jan 26, 2025) at the First United Methodist Church, Mt. Union. GriefShare features 13 weeks of nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” Meetings will be held at 15 W. Shirley Street. For more information or to register for Griefshare, call the church at 814-542-2550.

You’re invited to bring the whole family to experience “The King in the Cradle,” this year’s Live Nativity at Middle Creek Farms. Step back in time with live music, animals, and actors as you journey through “Bethlehem” to discover the wonder of the newborn King and the true meaning of Christmas. Don’t miss this treasured holiday tradition! Hours are December 19 and 20, from 6pm-9pm, and December 21, from 5pm-9pm. The Nativity is located at 134 Farmhaus Road, just west of Middleburg. Questions? Call or text 570-541-9538.

Mardorf United Methodist Church, 3429 Juniata Gap Road in Altoona will host a Children’s Christmas Program called, The Journey to Bethlehem. It’s happening on Dec. 22, at 11:00AM You can join them online or in person. Join our children on this interactive journey as we follow the key players on the road to Bethlehem and the important roles that they played in God’s Plan of Salvation. Live stream will be available on the Church’s Facebook Page

Holidays can be tough, but you aren’t alone. The Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, located on St Rt 550 in Stormstown, Pennsylvania invites you to join them for an evening of hope, peace, and reflection, featuring candles, song, prayer, and quiet contemplation. It’s happening on December 22nd at 7 pm. Together, we will remember that Jesus’ light shines in the darkness, bringing comfort and love. This Blue Christmas service is for anyone experiencing loss, sadness, or challenges this season. All are welcome. Bring a friend and find community and warmth. Visit the Church’s website: www.halfmoonchristianfellowship.com for more info

“The Night He Came For Me” a dramatic Christmas Musical written and directed by church member Kim Bennett will be performed at Altoona Alliance Church on Sunday December 22 and Christmas Eve Dec 24 both nights at 6pm. The church is at 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona Pa. For more information, call the church office at 814-944-0171.

The Mardorf United Methodist Church, 3429 Juniata Gap Road in Altoona invites you to their Christmas Eve Service on Dec 24th at 5:00PM

The Laurel Run United Methodist Church, located at 2899 Laurel Run Road in Beech Creek, PA invites you to their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th at 6:00 p.m.

This Christmas, Radiant Life in State College, would like to invite you to join them for a one-of-a-kind experience as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join them on Christmas Eve at 6pm to enjoy traditional candle lighting as well as some of your favorite Christmas music and an engaging message at this family friendly service. Visit radiantlifeministries.com for more details. This service is free and open to everyone. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome in this 1 hour service. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. 

Nittany Valley Alliance Church, 1003 Nittany Valley Drive, Mingoville, PA, would like to invite the community to a celebration of Jesus on Christmas Eve. Our choir will be hosting our annual “Carols & Candles” event at 7:00 PM. Our theme this your will be “The Sounding Joy.” Everyone is welcome! Visit their Facebook page for more information

The Howard United Methodist Church will sponsor a community Soup Sale and Luncheon on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You can eat in or take out. Soups available are vegetable beef, ham & bean, chicken corn, chicken noodle. Quarts for takeout should be preordered by the Sunday the 12th. Cost is $8.00 for lunch or quarts of soup. The soup comes in freezable containers. Proceeds from soup sales are designated to local missions in the area. Invite a friend, come for lunch and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause! Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182 for preorders and questions. The church is located at 144 West Main Street, Howard, PA

– ONGOING EVENTS

After the Battle, a support group for U. S. Military Veterans will be held on the second Monday of each month at the Overflow Church on 5th Avenue in Altoona. The group’s purpose is to address the epidemic of Veteran’s suicide. The meetings are held from 7-9p

The Central Intermediate Unit 10 is now offering FREE GED classes on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday at our Benner Pike location. Visit us online at CIU10.org to learn more about class schedules.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, or PALs, is a Family Recovery support group that provides fellowship and education to those impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder. These meetings are beginning again on September 24, 2024 and will be held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Road, Clearfield. Meetings begin at 5:45 p.m. and end at 7:15 p.m. Join us and get your life back! Visit the church website for more details

Are you grieving a loss? Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. A grief share support group meets at Altoona Alliance Church every Wednesday night from 5:30pm-7pm through December 11. For more information or to register, call church office at 814-944-0171 or go to our web site at www.altoonaalliancechurch.com or the Grief share web site under Altoona location.

The Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael St. in Stillwater, PA are hosting a “Came to Believe Recovery Meeting” Every Sunday Evening from 6:15 – 8:00PM. Anyone who may be having a problem with Alcohol, drugs or other types of addictions are welcome to attend. In addition, anyone with an interest in this program of recovery, even though not afflicted with an addiction, is welcome to attend. For further information, call Brian Drabot (570) 574-3353.

Radiant Life Ministries offers personal prayer ministry appointments online and in-person at their State College office. If you have an area of life that you would like to experience freedom, healing, or breakthrough in, their team of trained ministers would be honored to serve you. Guests receiving ministry experience hearing God’s voice for their situation, physical healing, and emotional healing in areas of past hurt and trauma. For more information or to book your prayer ministry session, visit, radiantlifeministries.com/prayer. For questions, send an email to prayer@radiantlifeministries.com or call 1-582-322-0195.

Bishop Jack Wisor from the First Apostles’ Doctrine Church in Brockway want you to know that If you are in need of non-perishable food (cans, jars, bottles, boxes) to contact him at 814-590-3898. He will do his best to help you out!

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program, that will come along side of you, to help you to have complete victory over all of your hurts, habits and hang-ups. You will find strength, hope and encouragement waiting for you at Celebrate Recovery. There are 2 places you can attend meetings. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8p at the TriCounty Church Dubois Campus, and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8p at the TriCounty Church Clearfield Campus. For More info you can call 814-553-4611

The Just for Jesus Ministry’s monthly outreach to the homeless in Pittsburgh, will be happening on the 4th Saturday of each month as long as they discern that it is safe to do so for the guests of the ministry and members of the church who volunteer to minister to the homeless in Pittsburgh. If you would like to help with the Pittsburgh Outreach effort, donations of the following items for the care packages would be greatly appreciated, along with bottled water and clothing and shoes in good condition (especially men’s): Deodorant Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Socks, Combs, Body lotion, Vitamins, Band aids, Cough drops, Triple antibiotic, Juice with vitamin C, Hard candy, Jello and pudding cups, plus Cereal bars / granola bars. These may be dropped off at the ministry’s main office in Brockway at 14530 Route 28, or, a pickup can be arranged in the Jefferson/Clearfield/Elk County area by calling 814-265-0243.

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