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Church pauses in-person services after Christmas pageant infects dozens

First Baptist Church has paused on-site worship services and ministry activities for 30 days after a widespread Covid-19 outbreak following a Christmas pageant two weeks ago. Read Story »

Henderson County Life

National Day of Prayer goes virtual

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County residents will celebrate the National Day of Prayer will happen on Thursday, May 7, but unsurprisingly not in the way they have traditionally observed it. Read Story »

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Henderson County News

Easter briefs: Cross walk, Jump Off Rock sunrise service, Bunny Hop

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Annual cross walk on Good Friday First United Methodist Church will lead its traditional one-mile community walk with the cross through downtown starting at 11 a.m. on Good Friday, April 19, in the church parking lot on Buncombe Street. Read Story »

Tags: Religion | Churches | Easter | Christianity | Jesus

Henderson County News

Ministers set Awake WNC revival July 17-19

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The public is invited to join area pastors, ministry leaders and intercessors July 17-19 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville in seeking spiritual awakening in Western North Carolina. Read Story »

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Henderson County News

First Baptist Church calls Scoggins for a second time

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The Rev. Steve Scoggins strode to the chancel of First Baptist Church and for the third time on Sunday morning greeted a sanctuary full of parishioners. Read Story »

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Edneyville Life

Mount Moriah celebrating 175th anniversary

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EDNEYVILLE — Mount Moriah Baptist Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday during the annual homecoming service followed by dinner in the recreation building. Read Story »

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Henderson County News

County expected to reinstitute prayer at meetings

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On the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld a New York town board's right to pray before meetings, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners is expected to resume invocations by Christian and non-Christian religious leaders. Read Story »

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Henderson County News

'Crosswalk' commemorates crucifixion

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More than 60 people participated in a silent walk with a large cross through downtown Hendersonville in the annual Good Friday "Crosswalk" led by First United Methodist Church. Read Story »

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Henderson County Life

Whitson's next chapter set in church

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David Whitson spent his career crunching numbers, collecting tuition and paying the bills for three community colleges. In a change of pace, he took a job as assistant county manager for Henderson County, a new challenge that he found fulfilling. Read Story »

Tags: Blue Ridge Community College | Religion | Churches | David Whitson

Hendersonville Life

First Presbyterian names new director of ministry

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First Prebyterian Church of Hendersonville has named a new director of ministry. Read Story »

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Hendersonville Life

United Religions Initiative elects 2014 trustees

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The United Religions Initiatives of Henderson County elected a new Circle of Trustees during a retreat on Nov. 24. Read Story »

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Henderson County Life

Religion on public square is topic of panel discussion

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The role of religion on the public square is the topic of a panel discussion at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Thomas Auditorium at BRCC. Read Story »

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Hendersonville Life

First Presbyterian to vote on leaving denomination

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First Presbyterian Church will hold a vote in three weeks on whether to leave the Presbyterian Church-USA and affiliate with a more conservative denomination that church leaders say is a better fit. Read Story »

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Hendersonville Life

First Presbyterian launches contemporary service

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First Presbyterian Church has launched "King Street Worship," a new contemporary service led by a former Army chaplain, the church's youth director and a singing doctor. Read Story »

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Henderson County Life

Crowd gathers on park hill to celebrate Jesus

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Gathered under a striking blue sky on a perfect fall afternoon, more than 200 people swayed to gospel bands and praise music and heard ministers call them to worship and faith during the first Celebrate Jesus event at Jackson Park on Sunday afternoon. Read Story »

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