Peaceful conversations–and how to have them–will be the topic of the January meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council. The public is invited to the meeting, which will begin at 12 noon Jan. 16 at the Community Foundation of Abilene, 850 N. 1st St. A sandwich lunch will be provided for free. Dr. Dan Stiver, former professor at Logsdon Seminary and
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The public is invited to the annual Taste of The World Monday, Oct. 21, at the Abilene Woman’s Club, 3425 S. 14th St. The free event is sponsored by the Abilene Interfaith Council, whose motto is “Let Us Break Bread Together in Peace.” The evening, featuring foods from various countries and cultures, begins at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the
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By Loretta Fulton The Abilene Interfaith Council is beginning the 2024-25 programming year with an invitation from its new president, Susanna Lubanga. “If you have ever been curious about Interfaith in Abilene, just come to one of our events,” she said. “They are laid back and there is something for everyone.” The first meeting of the new programming year, which
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View Post The public is invited to hear JD Stillwater speak on “Nature’s Scripture: The Interfaith Promise of Science” at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Old Main Auditorium on the McMurry University campus. The free program will be live-streamed, hosted by the Abilene Interfaith Council. Stillwater is a science ambassador and former classroom teacher. He is one of the
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By Loretta Fulton The Abilene Interfaith Council will host its 20th annual National Day of Prayer service at noon Thursday, May 2, at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St. Everyone is invited to hear prayers for peace, which will be led by participants from Abilene’s many faith traditions. Theme is “World Religions and World Peace.” The service will
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The public is invited to a celebration of world cuisines and a discussion about different cultures, faiths, and shared values in the world. A Taste of the World begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Highland Church of Christ. Admission is free. A promotional flier invites everyone to join in: “We’ll have special dishes from all over, and what
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The Abilene Interfaith Council is hosting an informal roundtable Cafe Conversations on March 21. The gathering, for all ages, will begin at 6 p.m. at Grain Theory, 202 Pine St. All are invited to attend and discuss issues of religion and ethics in our community and the world with interfaith tablemates. “Grab some dinner or a drink and meet us
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The Abilene Interfaith Council invites the public to a free showing of Prince of Egypt on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The movie will be shown at Cinemark Abilene and XD, 672 E. Overland Trail. At 5 p.m., Dr. Zachary Ingle of Hardin-Simmons University will provide insights on the making of the film and on Hollywood’s work in interfaith dialogue. The movie
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The Abilene Interfaith Council invites the public to join in an interfaith event during the Jan. 11 ArtWalk in downtown Abilene. The event will be held at the Center for Comtemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St., beginning at 5:30 p.m. Activities will include reading interfaith children’s books and making lanterns. “This is a great event for children of all ages to
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