The annual Carmichael-Walling Lectures, presented by ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts, will be held Thursday, Nov. 8. Dr. John Fitzgerald (’72 M.A.) of the University of Notre Dame will give two lectures on the theme: “Friends and Drunks: Two Glimpses into the Social History of the Early Christians and Their World.” An expert on early Christianity, Dr.
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The public is invited to St. Luke Orthodox Church, 501 Sunset Drive, for a 20th year celebration on Sunday, Oct. 21. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Iconography by Linda Fowler at St. Luke Orthodox Church in Abilene. The church was formed in 1998,
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By PAUL FABRIZIO The Saturday confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court seems to put an end to one battle but really is just a step in a much larger war. I look at the emails that I have received recently from Democratic groups to see the pain of their losing this nomination. From Nancy Pelosi and the
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON You just THINK you know the story of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Listening to Dr. Christopher Hutson, associate dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, will convince you that you don’t know as much as you think you do. Hutson started a two-part program Oct. 3 at First Central Presbyterian Church as part
Read moreGuests at the Sept. 30 of the Julia Jones Matthews Sacred Music Center at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest enjoyed a concert and tour of the new center. Pictured in the photo at left are, left to right, Annabel House, Blakley Millsaps, Debbie Sherman, and Lew Carter. In the top right photo, Linda Bratton stands in front
Read moreOn Saturday, October 20, The Classical Chorus and the Abilene Chamber Singers will join forces Oct. 20 to present Mass in G, composed by Franz Schubert. This concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1741 Sayles Blvd. The Classical Chorus of Abilene (adults) has been presenting great choral music for over 25 years. Founded and originally conducted
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Several years ago Disney produced a movie, “Love Leads the Way: A True Story.” It is the story of two characters. Morris Frank, a young man who at 6 lost an eye when he hit a tree limb riding a horse and then lost the other during a boxing mishap at the age of 16. The other
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Noah Project, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, will host an honor walk and candlelight vigil Oct. 18. The awareness and tribute event, “Out of the Shadows,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 with a proclamation at the Abilene Convention Center, followed by a walk to the Taylor County Courthouse for a candlelight vigil from 7:15- 8 p.m. Noah
Read moreKirk Cameron, star of the ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” will be the guest speaker for an Oct. 15 dinner benefiting local foster care and adoption ministry Christian Homes & Family Services. Cameron has been a part of the national landscape since starring as “Mike Seaver” in the ABC hit sit-com, “Growing Pains.” The role turned him into a cultural icon
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