The new Gerhart Hall at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 601 Meander St., is almost ready to open. Members and friends of the church got a sneak preview Sept. 9. A community open house will be held in December, but the new parish hall will be open before then. Photos and video by Loretta Fulton
Read moreI have to admit I really do care what they say at my funeral even though I have a good excuse for not being there myself.
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton What is interfaith dialogue? Is it important? What is the purpose of interfaith dialogue? If you enjoy discussing those kinds of questions, you might consider sitting in on the next conversation when Cafe Conversations meets 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mezamiz Coffee House, South Seventh Street and Leggett Drive. Sarah, Dannemiller, student in Abilene Christian University’s
Read moreClick on the Abilene Reporter-News link below to read Loretta Fulton’s story on the spiritual life on local campuses kicking off alongside academic and social life. http://www.reporternews.com/story/life/faith/2017/09/02/spirit-filled-start-abilenes-universities/614480001/
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton Does the church still matter? Despite evidence that it doesn’t–judging from the number of “nones” or those who check “none” on religion surveys–people in need know better. Just ask people along the Texas coast who are looking for Good Samaritans, Randy Harris advised during a program he led Aug. 26 on whether the church stills matters in
Read moreDear God, Give me more patience. Right now! Amen.
Read moreMEET TERRY CAGLEPosition: Executive director, Connecting Caring CommunitiesFamily: Wife Becki Ellis Cagle, married Sept. 1, 1979; two daughters, Courtney Drysdale of Denver and Carlee Kumler of Dallas; 11-month-old grandson Clark Drysdale of DenverEducation: Abilene High School 1975; bachelor of science in all levels of physical education and health education, 1980, Abilene Christian University, and a master’s degree in
Read moreClick on link to read Loretta Fulton’s article in the Abilene Reporter-News about Jennifer Crawford, a member of Southern Hills Church of Christ who paints the sermon as the minister delivers it. http://www.reporternews.com/story/life/faith/2017/08/26/art-sermon-abilenian-paints-what-she-hears/596275001/ See Jennifer at work in a time lapse video by Stephen Corbett, communications minister at Southern Hills Church of Christ. https://www.jennifercrawfordartist.com/painting
Read moreA few spare moments with nothing to do and no place to be, no one talking, no music playing, nowhere to rush to, just sit and reflect on the gentle gift of a little time preciously wasted.
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