Pasted below is a link to an article by Loretta Fulton that was published in the Friday, Dec. 7, issue of the Abilene Reporter-News. The article, about the spirituality of President George H.W. Bush, is based on an interview with the Rt. Rev. Claude Payne of Abilene, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Payne also formerly was rector
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“Reclaiming Christianity” is a new book written by the Rt. Rev. Claude Payne of Abilene, a retired bishop and rector in the Episcopal Church. Payne 86, started on the book three years ago and finished in time for the book to be released during the trienniel General Convention of the Episcopal Church held in July in Austin. “Reclaiming Christianity” is
Read moreThe 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, which concluded Friday, July 13, was a special one for the Rt. Rev. Claude E. Payne, retired bishop of the Diocese of Texas. Payne and his wife, Barbara, both grew up in Abilene and live here in retirement. Not only was the
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Spirit Of Abilene 