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Burning Man highlights human need for ritual

The conversation At the end of each summer, hordes of people flock to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to erect a makeshift city the size of the Italian town of Pisa. They call it Black Rock City. A few days later, they will burn it to the ground, leaving no trace. During their time together, they partake in an extravaganza of unique experiences. Wearing wild costumes and riding carnivalesque vehicles, they attend colorful parades, spectacular light displays and interactive art installations. Since its inception in 1986, attendance has increased from a few dozens of individuals to ...

Religion Briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ...

Christmas church services

Schrader United Methodist Church MILROY — Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services: • Dec. 25 — Eric Packard Stony Run Mission McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville: • Dec. 25 — Pastor Nick Smith will be sharing in a Christmas worship service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service. Trinity Lutheran Church McALISTERVILLE — Worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville. Christmas Service schedule: Saturday, ...

‘Keep Christ in Christmas’

LEWISTOWN — Julia Demi and Kenneth Swartzell are this year’s winners of the Knights of Columbus St. John Council 1338 “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. There were 35 entries from grades three through five in both Sacred Heart School and CCD classes. The winning posters are on ...

Lewistown​​​​​​​​ volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas

LEWISTOWN — Lewistown​​​​​​​​​-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gifts to children in need. Although drop-off locations have closed, there is still time to share hope and love with children overseas by ...