Category Archives: Local events

PSs (Pastor spouses): an often overlooked partner in the church

Posted on May 14, 2013 by John Hilton

I’ve had a couple pastor wives suggest that I do a story on what they go through supporting their husbands in the church. Of course, the same goes for pastor husbands, as York County is home to a large number … Continue reading →

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Harrisburg Diocese needs another Kevin Rhoades

Posted on May 7, 2013 by John Hilton

The late Bishop Joseph McFadden impressed me with his faith and commitment to serving the Catholics of central Pennsylvania. I reflected a little about my interaction with him in this post Thursday, the day McFadden died suddenly in Philadelphia from … Continue reading →

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Winterstown to host famed singer Karen Knight

Posted on April 24, 2013 by John Hilton

Winterstown United Methodist Church continues its 50th anniversary celebration (185 years of a Christian presence) with a special performance May 5 by singer Karen Knight. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the church at 12184 Winterstown Road, Winterstown. We … Continue reading →

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Muslim reaction to Boston Marathon bombing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by John Hilton

I saw some Facebook posts over the weekend from right-wing sites wondering why Muslims didn’t condemn the Boston bombing. So I decided to investigate. First off, I returned to work Sunday to find a message from Mujahid “Rick” Ramos, imam … Continue reading →

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National Day of Prayer on deck May 2

Posted on April 10, 2013 by John Hilton

A little history on National Day of Prayer, slated for May 2 this year: Held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation”. Each … Continue reading →

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Do you have any cherished religious tattoos?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by John Hilton

I met earlier this week with Frank and Karen Arcuri of West Manchester Township. I talked to Frank about a story I did last year on annulments. At that time, he suggested a future article on religious tattoos. He has … Continue reading →

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‘An evening with C.S Lewis’ coming to Lancaster

Posted on March 28, 2013 by John Hilton

David Payne’s first encounter with the great author/orator C.S. Lewis came as a teenager, when he was given a copy of Lewis’ best-selling book “Screwtape Letters.” Little did he realize that some 40 years later he would be gaining a … Continue reading →

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Easter services planned across York County

Posted on March 19, 2013 by John Hilton

UPDATE 1: I have added all that I received today (Wednesday) and am off for March Madness the next two days. Going to try and approve comments from home to the Palm Sunday services appear here. This blog post will … Continue reading →

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‘The Shack’ author Paul Young coming to Messiah College

Posted on March 11, 2013 by John Hilton

I admit that I was not all that familiar with Canadian Paul Young or his self-published New York Times’ bestselling book, “The Shack.” That is, until a co-worker pointed out last week that Young will appear at Messiah College at … Continue reading →

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Freedom Global Outreach making a difference in Haiti

Posted on March 6, 2013 by John Hilton

There are short-term missions and then there are life missions. Matt Reichard is doing the latter. I don’t really know Matt that well, but we played in a fantasy baseball league for a number of years and became Facebook friends. … Continue reading →

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