By LORETTA FULTON Noted author Kathleen Norris will be in Abilene in early November as a guest of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. Norris’ presentations will be open to the public. Most events are free, but there will be a $50 charge for a cocktail reception, book signing, dinner, lecture and Q&A on Tuesday, Nov. 7. That event
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Clergy from the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest will conduct a Blessing of the Animals service at the Abilene Zoo on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The public is invited to participate in the free event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Churches worldwide conduct animal blessings during the first week of October to celebrate the life and ministry of St.
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The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest is hosting the third annual Tamasha la wa Afrika or Celebration of Africa on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1. The festival will be held in the parish hall 2 to 5 p.m. Parking is available in a lot on South Seventh Street. Theme is Kuja Uone Or Come and See. The festival will feature
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View Post By LORETTA FULTON An ancient devotion that probably will be new to many is coming to downtown Abilene on Good Friday, April 7. “The Way of the Cross” is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, St. Paul United Methodist Church and First Central Presbyterian Church. Officiating clergy will lead participants on “The Way of
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Clergy from the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest will conduct a Blessing of the Animals service at the Abilene Zoo on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The public is invited to participate in the free event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Churches worldwide conduct animal blessings during the first week of October to celebrate the life and ministry of St.
Read moreLifelong Abilenian Peggy Beckham died Dec. 29. A celebration of life memorial and inurnment service will be held at a date to be determined at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. The following obituary is from the Hamil Family Funeral Home website. Soli Deo Gloria! Peggy Hardaway Pattillo Beckham passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2021.
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Animals at the Abilene Zoo are in for a different kind of treat on Oct. 6 when they get a special blessing from clergy at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. The public is invited to participate in the free event, which begins at 6 p.m. Do not bring pets to the zoo. Family pets may be blessed at
Read moreThe public is invited to a festival of African music, dance, art, cuisine, and culture on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander. The program will begin and end with one-hour concerts in the church nave. The first concert begins at 4 p.m. and the second begins at 6. Between the two concerts, guests
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The Rev. David Romanik, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, will lead the Sept. 30 meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the church, 602 Meander St. The meeting is open to the public. Admission is free. Romanik will speak on liturgical Christian worship. Face masks are requested. No food
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