Monthly Archives: February 2012

Santorum loses Catholic vote

Posted on February 29, 2012 by John Hilton

Let’s look at last night’s primary contests. That sound you hear is a big “Whew!” coming from the Romney camp. By winning Michigan (his home state) and Arizona, the Mitt re-established himself as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Now … Continue reading →

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York neighborhood ready for change

Posted on February 28, 2012 by John Hilton

I witnessed quite a humbling scene last night — a diverse group of Yorkers gathering at the Abundant Life Ministries building at 32 S. Belvedere St. I saw retirees, black ministers, young couples, city officials and so many others — … Continue reading →

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First Storify done on Lent

Posted on February 27, 2012 by John Hilton

View the story “What are you giving up for Lent?” on Storify

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Megachurch LCBC set to open York campus

Posted on February 27, 2012 by John Hilton

Breaking a little news in the blog today. My colleague April Trotter, doing that multi-platform journalist thing she does so well, was in Baltimore Saturday and snapped the photo you see here somewhere (I haven’t quite mastered the exact placement … Continue reading →

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Is Lent sacrifice a private thing?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John Hilton

So I started looking for people who are making sacrifices for Lent last week. The Living staff has been bantering about it and telling stories, so it seemed like a natural story. After all, Lent is a pretty big deal … Continue reading →

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Could York support an inner-city ministry?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Hilton

First Presbyterian Church of York, 225 E. Market St., welcomes back the Rev. Dr. John Galloway Sunday. Galloway, who led the church from 1972-80, will preach all three services at 8, 8:45 and 11 a.m. I already have a story … Continue reading →

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Church mergers on the rise in York County

Posted on February 21, 2012 by John Hilton

Heard this morning about another church merger. This time, it’s two African-American churches in the city who are combining to become one. I should have the details ready to report by tomorrow at this time. This will be at least … Continue reading →

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Wanted: York interfaith coordinator

Posted on February 20, 2012 by John Hilton

One thing I have noticed in my (almost) six months covering religion in York County is that a lot of churches and faith-based groups are doing a lot of great things in York. Certainly we try to cover them all. … Continue reading →

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Santorum takes on contraception

Posted on February 19, 2012 by John Hilton

Didn’t get to this one Thursday, but the debate over contraception took a new turn when Foster Freiss, Republican candidate Rick Santorum’s main financial backer, said last week that women used to put aspirin between their knees to avoid pregnancy. … Continue reading →

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I’ll have a shot of religion

Posted on February 16, 2012 by John Hilton

A bishop walked into a bar … and they asked him to leave. OK, I stole that from Religion News Service, but the line is accurate. It happened in Denver, where the archdiocese’s Theology on Tap program was not well … Continue reading →

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