Tea Party
My little granddaughter invited me to a tea party; isn’t she a little young for politics?
Read moreYou’re invited to join the (Cafe) conversation
The first Cafe Conversation of the 2017/2018 academic year will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. Seventh, in the Cloisters shopping center. Cafe Conversation is a spinoff of the Abilene Interfaith Council. It is geared toward college-age students but is open to anyone interested in participating in the dialogue. The event will explore
Read moreZion Lutheran hosting food box packing and invites others to help
Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a Children’s Hunger Fund Food Pak event Sunday, Aug. 27. The church’s goal is to pack 3,000 food boxes, with the assistance of two additional congregations–New Hope Church and FountainGate Fellowship. Anyone interested in assisting can contact the pastor, Clyde Kieschnick, at 690-0121 or e-mail pastork@zion-abilene.org Zion Lutheran is a part of the Children’s Hunger Fund Mercy
Read moreAdd your voice to those speaking out against hatred and violence
People of faith all over the country are speaking out against the bigotry and hatred that ended in death in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. If you would like to add your comments, thoughts, reflections, please send to editor@spiritofabilene.com And, please attach a photo of yourself. Below are submissions from Jacob Snowden, president of the Abilene Interfaith Council, and Jen
Read morePreacher/Golfer Haiku
Preacher never swears; has designated curser as golfing partner.
Read moreACU instructor brings humor, insight into ‘A World Gone Mad’
(Editor’s Note: Randy Harris, an instructor at Abilene Christian University, led a two-day seminar Aug. 4-5 on Christian ethics. Always entertaining and insightful, Harris didn’t disappoint. He invites anyone interested to a “Ministers’ Lunch Hour with Randy Harris”, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, in the Hunter Welcome Center on the ACU campus. His topic will be “Does the Church Matter?”
Read moreGood Samaritan Haiku
Good Samaritan sees someone hurting and cares. No tax exemption.
Read moreFaith in Scouts restored, despite president’s ‘inappropriate’ speech
(Editor’s Note) Rick Hammer, a biology professor at Hardin-Simmons University and a Boy Scout leader, eagerly led a group of area Scouts to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, or “Jambo,” held in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. He experienced many high points and one major low point–President Trump’s talk to the Scouts that caused an uproar. Below is an expanded
Read moreWomen at Worship
By Loretta Fulton In her signature high-energy style, Felicia Hopkins captivated an all-woman congregation July 26 in the second of three special mid-week services Hopkins is hosting this summer at the church she pastors, St. Paul United Methodist. The final installment will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church. The services, which include a sermon by Hopkins, special
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