By LORETTA FULTON What do “Little Red Riding Hood,” the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, and the four gospels all have in common? A lot more than is apparent. Dr. Christopher Hutson, associate dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, put all three–and more–together over two weekly presentations to prove a point. Various
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
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Guests 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
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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
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Kirk 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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Connecting Caring Communities is hosting an unusual “race” on Oct. 27 that everyone can “run.” Actually, the promoters say you can saunter, meander, walk, or even run. Instead of a 5K run this is a 0.5K walk. That’s 546 yards, which most people can manage. The event will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m., beginning at Pappy Slokum Brewery, 409 S. Treadaway
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