Religion and Faith
'Touchdown Jesus' statue to get facelift
MONROE — A well-recognized, large religious statue depicting Jesus Christ erected in front of Solid Rock Church will soon get a facelift. The King of Kings statue at the church at 904 N. Union Road will be power cleaned and repainted, said Ron Carter, administrator at Solid Rock. The work ...
Collection opens door to genius of Virginia Hamilton
“Virginia Hamilton: Speeches, Essays and Conversations” edited by Arnold Adoff and Kacy Cook (Blue Sky Press, 368 pages, $29.99)When the author Virginia Hamilton died in 2002, her husband, the poet Arnold Adoff, could not bear to go into her office at their Yellow Springs home. Finally, he felt the will ...
Every day has a name — at least unofficially
Over the last year, there seemed to be more and more “national” days, weeks and months being observed, celebrating everything from napping to pets to cancer awareness.The proliferation, or at least increased profile — especially of the more numerous days — made me curious about the process and/or screening, if ...
Schnurr succeeds Pilarczyk as archbishop
CINCINNATI — In the 1940s, when Dennis Schnurr was growing up in Sheldon, Iowa, there were only a few other Catholic boys in the tiny town — and they were all members of his family.“During the summer, my brother and I and my cousin would be serving Mass all the ...
‘Facebook to Faithbook’ explores impact of small churches
MONROE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Small Church Communities Formation Team will host a SCC Formation Day, “Facebook to Faithbook: Connecting Our Story to Jesus’ Story,” on Saturday, Nov. 14.The Rev. John Krumm, pastor of St. Brigid Church in Xenia and a board member of the National Alliance of Parishes ...
‘Church of Facebook’ author: We need time to disconnect
In "The Church of Facebook", author and musician Jesse Rice delivers a valuable treatment on both the origins of Facebook, and the subtle but overwhelming effects that Facebook has on its users. At the center of Rice's book is the question, "What is community and why do I need it ...
Area senior centers prepare to kick off member drives
Even during these difficult economic times — when about every business is suffering — membership remains strong at area senior citizens centers.The only center to report a drop in membership was Partners in Prime in Hamilton, and that can be blamed on the flood at the center earlier this year, ...
Jewish New Year: How it's different from secular one
DAYTON — There are hats and horns at both New Year celebrations.But, depending on the holiday, they’ll look and sound dramatically different.It’s about this time of year that non-Jewish friends and colleagues begin to ask about the Jewish holidays. They’re typically apologetic because they’re never certain about the dates.Well, guess ...
Premium Outlets brings new stores to the area
MONROE — Ashley Weeda’s three young daughters were pretty excited about picking out their Crocs for the new school year.“They’re fun to wear, I can wear them in the rain, and I can put little animals on them,” explains Maggie, who’s selected a pair of Mary Janes from the hundreds ...
Friendship Ministry caters to those with developmental disablities
HAMILTON — At Westwood Presbyterian Church all are welcome. And they mean it.While area churches endeavor to reach out to the community, one group of people is often forgotten — those with developmental disabilities. Andrea Estridge, a Westwood elder, decided to change that earlier this year.Since March, the church has ...
Oh nine, oh nine, oh nine — oh my
Number nuts everywhere must be on Cloud Nine today.This is it, folks: Never again will there be 09/09/09. Sure, every day will have a unique date that occurs once in our lifetime — but we’re having fun here; and it’s as good a time as any to ponder the nuances ...
Pastor’s death ‘a tremendous loss to everybody’
MADISON TWP. — The Rev. Randy Wallace, his shirt draping off his withered body, stepped away from the podium, and slowly made his way to the front of the crowded sanctuary.Once full of life and energy, Wallace, the man who carried the congregation to heavenly heights, was close to death ...
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