John Boyles, left, and Jorgen Boytler will speak at two lectures Jan. 19 and 21, respectively, at Abilene Christian University. Abilene Christian University is hosting two upcoming lectures, the first by its Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts and the second by the university’s Center for Heritage and Renewal in Spirituality. Both lectures are free and open to
Read moreDustin Tatro will have the band As We Are live in his KGNZ studio Wednesday night as part of his KGNZ At Night programming. Tune in to 88.1 FM 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesday to hear Dustin interview the band and to listen to their music. The band is on tour, appearing at The Deadhorse in San Angelo on Friday
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By LORETTA FULTON Even if Stephanie Hamm didn’t want to be a social activist, she would have little choice. “I have social justice in my veins,” she said. Hamm, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Abilene Christian University, was guest speaker Feb. 6 for the weekly program at First Central Presbyterian Church. Stephanie Hamm, left, visits
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By SR. BRIGIT-CAROL AND DIANE ROSE “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 In our Western culture, we have been conditioned to be comfortable with noise and crowds. Actually, we are addicted to noise. We’ve got to have it! Silence often makes us uncomfortable, and it is certainly not something our society values. Silence interferes with the
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By LORETTA FULTON Jeff Key looked worried. And then he began to talk and everyone understood why. Key annually gives a State of the World address to members of First Central Presbyterian Church, where he was a member when he taught political science at Hardin-Simmons University. He now is associate professor of government and international affairs at Sweet Briar College,
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By LORETTA FULTON In the fall of 2003, the International Rescue Committee annouced that it would open a satellite office of the Dallas office in Abilene. By January 2004, the first of many to come had arrived in Abilene. On Jan. 24, Abilenians joined refugees and IRC staff and volunteers to celebrate their 15-year partnership. Abilene has been enriched and
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Martin Luther King Day was observed across America on Monday as the nation paid tribute to the Civil Rights Movement leader who was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Abilenians turned out, despite a fierce wind, to march across the MLK Jr. bridge on the east side of town. They carred a banner, flags, and signs in honor of
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The International Rescue Committee will celebrate 15 years in Abilene with a gathering from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the IRC office, 3305 North Third St., Suite 320. The public is invited to come for refreshments and to meet some of the refugees. For full details, read Loretta Fulton’s article from the Abilene Reporter-News. https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/faith/2019/01/18/international-rescue-committee-assists-refugees-making-abilene-home/2585425002/ Refugees worship at
Read moreThe Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St., will host the Key City Winds for its next installment of the Chamber Music Concert Series. The ensemble’s Artists-In-Residence will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the church nave. The Key City Winds is a professional woodwind quintet based in Abilene. Joining the Key City Winds will be
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