Not many people have creativity in mind when mowing the yard. But the Rev. Mary Glover, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, decided to make the last mowing of the year a memorable one, creating a labyrinth in her backyard. Walking a labyrinth, which is a kind of maze, is an ancient spiritual practice. Glover found a drawing of a
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By DANNY MINTON The term “Bucket List” has been around for quite some time, but seems to have become more popular since the movie, “Bucket List,” came out a decade ago. The term originates from the phrase to “kick the bucket” or in other words to die. It’s a list that people create of things they want to do or
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Watch Night, with roots in the days of slavery, in modern times has become a hopeful service observed in many predominantly black churches in America. Locally, the service is sponsored by the Greater Abilene Ministers Alliance. Macedonia Baptist Church hosts the annual service on Dec. 31, beginning with fellowship at 9 p.m. The worship service, with a sermon, music, and
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For 20 years, a group of faithful folks has showed up every Thursday at Hendrick Hospice Care to sing to patients and their families. Click the link below to read Loretta Fulton’s story in the Spiritual Life section of the Dec. 29th issue of the Reporter-News. https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/faith/2018/12/28/singers-share-music-and-love-each-week-abilene-hospice/2415040002/
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Check out Loretta Fulton’s story in the Spiritual Life section of the Reporter-News about the beauty of Christmas Eve services. Members and visitors to First Central Presbyterian Church will get a special treat, with music from a brand new pipe organ, played expertly by longtime organist Larry Wolz. https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/faith/2018/12/20/christmas-resounding-first-central-presbyterian-new-organ/2363760002/ Members and visitors to First Central Presbyterian Church will
Read moreBy NOEL SINGLETON The significance of winter solstice is that life and light return after the longest night – return as they always have, again and again forever. There’s more than an allegory in that. Here again, our Pagan ancestors supplied a most authentic “reason for the season,” understood by natural peoples for 30,000 years and more. Nichiren, the Buddha
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(Editor’s Note: Rob Sellers, religion professor emeritus at Hardin-Simmons University, is ending his tenure as chairman of the board of trustees of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Following his his farewll letter.) Dear Friends of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, In ten days I will step down as Chair of the Parliament and bring to a close one
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BY DR. RICK L. HAMMER As another year draws to a close and we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I thought it worthwhile to reflect on the Christmas and holiday season from a creation care or green perspective. During the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday season, it’s very easy and understandable for us to be unaware
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By DANNY MINTON There’s an empty plate at the table. There’s a strange silence that comes from that spot as the dishes are passed from person to person. She was always the last to sit down, making sure everyone was served first. When everyone was served, then she sat down. That plate was empty today for the first time. There’s
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