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    Hatcher named interim pastor at Open Arms
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    Hatcher named interim pastor at Open Arms
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 04, 2020
    After nearly 17 years at Open Arms Community Church, Pastor Mike McAvoy is leaving after accepting a position as superintendent of the Southeast Regio...
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    Open Arms holding Christmas Eve’s Eve Service Monday
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    Open Arms holding Christmas Eve’s Eve Service Monday
    Marcie 
    Dec 19, 2019
    Open Arms Church will hold its popular annual Christmas Eve’s Eve Service on Monday at Bradford Area High School. The service, with doors opening at 6...
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    More than 60 shop for school through Open Arms program
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    More than 60 shop for school through Open Arms program
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 26, 2019
    More than 60 children were able to shop for back-to-school clothes Sunday through a program held this year by Open Arms Church of Bradford. This amoun...
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    Open Arms to launch series this Sunday on f-bombs
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    Open Arms to launch series this Sunday on f-bombs
    Marcie 
    Jul 25, 2019
    Ever been tempted to drop the f-bomb? Ever had someone betray you? Ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong at once? Open Arms Church wil...
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    Open Arms Church welcomes growing membership
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    Open Arms Church welcomes growing membership
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 05, 2019
    It’s an exciting problem to have. Membership at Open Arms Church has grown to the point that it is looking to move its Foster Brook facility, located ...
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    Open Arms hosting Easter service at high school
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    Open Arms hosting Easter service at high school
    Marcie 
    Apr 18, 2019
    Open Arms Church will host its Easter service Sunday at Bradford Area High School. The service, a continuation of its “Making A Messiah” series where ...
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    ‘Greater Than’ draws warm reception in McKean County
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    ‘Greater Than’ draws warm reception in McKean County
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 14, 2019
    Last autumn, Open Arms Church took on a mission to bring hope to the community. That mission included publication of “Greater Than,” a book featuring ...
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    Big Game Party at Open Arms is a touchdown
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    Big Game Party at Open Arms is a touchdown
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Feb 04, 2019
    The 16th annual Big Game Party and Wing Sauce Competition at Open Arms Community Church brought members of the community out in vast numbers to enjoy ...
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    Open Arms launching groups across region
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    Open Arms launching groups across region
    Jan 12, 2019
    Open Arms Church is launching groups across the region focused on the key to peak happiness, thinking and health. The groups, which will be held in Br...
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    Open Arms Bradford plans Christmas Eve’s Eve service at high school
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    Open Arms Bradford plans Christmas Eve’s Eve service at high school
    Dec 19, 2018
    Open Arms Church’s annual Christmas Eve’s Eve service will feature classic and contemporary Christmas songs, a children's program, a dance performance...
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    Open Arms to launch ‘Greater Than’ series this Sunday
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    Open Arms to launch ‘Greater Than’ series this Sunday
    Oct 05, 2018
    Life can feel overwhelming. Sickness, money problems, relationship drama, trouble with children and the desire to do the wrong thing all abound. But t...
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    Open Arms to release ‘Greater Than’ book
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    Open Arms to release ‘Greater Than’ book
    Sep 20, 2018
    David reeked of alcohol day and night. Dale tried to escape his opioid addiction. And Jenna struggled with guilt after making the decision to end her ...
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    Area pastors detail plans for Easter
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    Area pastors detail plans for Easter
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 31, 2018
    Christians will gather across the region this weekend to reflect on the meaning of Easter –– when Jesus Christ, who had died after being nailed to a c...
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    Bradford churches take different steps to modernize, attract attendees
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    Bradford churches take different steps to modernize, attract attendees
    AMANDA NICHOLS Era Correspondent make.shift@me.com 
    Feb 27, 2018
    The world, ever in flux, seems to be changing faster today than ever before — politically, socioeconomically, environmentally. To stay relatable and e...
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    Open Arms to hold Eve’s Eve service at high school
    Local News, News
    Open Arms to hold Eve’s Eve service at high school
    Dec 16, 2017
    Open Arms Community Church will hold its 15th Christmas Eve's Eve service at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Bradford Area High School auditorium. The doors ope...
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    Local churches seeing beefed up security following Texas shooting
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Local churches seeing beefed up security following Texas shooting
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 13, 2017
    When hundreds of individuals stepped into houses of worship across the region last Sunday, they likely experienced a different kind of atmosphere. Sur...
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    Trunk-R-Treat event set for Halloween
    Local News, News
    Trunk-R-Treat event set for Halloween
    Oct 12, 2017
    Halloween will soon be upon us, and Open Arms Community Church and Grace Lutheran Church are partnering up for their 11th annual Trunk R Treat event t...
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    Open Arms set to host Big Game Party on Sunday
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Open Arms set to host Big Game Party on Sunday
    Feb 01, 2017
    Open Arms Community Church of Bradford will host its 14th annual Big Game Party and Wing Sauce Competition starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will f...
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    A Day Awaits to perform Sunday at Open Arms
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    A Day Awaits to perform Sunday at Open Arms
    Jan 13, 2017
    A Day Awaits, a Christian modern rock band that has opened up for Kutless Matthew West and other groups, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Open Arms Co...
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    Performers announced for Kickstart 2017
    Local News, News
    Performers announced for Kickstart 2017
    Dec 30, 2016
    Several performers will take to the stage at Kickstart 2017, a New Year’s party this weekend at Open Arms Community Church in Foster Township. The eve...
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    Derby winners
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    Derby winners
    June 16, 2025
    Bradford Community Pride Lions Club announced the winners of its fifth annual Kids Fishing Derby held Saturday at Marilla Reservoir.  Winners included...
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    Runyan Scholarship winners announced
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    Runyan Scholarship winners announced
    June 16, 2025
    VFW Post 212 and Frances Sherman VFW Auxiliary announced its 2025 Reba Y. Maben & William “Mr. Bill” Runyan Scholarship winners are Evan D. Confer and...
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    Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
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    Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
    Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
    Continuing education credits available 
    June 16, 2025
    EMPORIUM —A Penn State Extension in-person workshop will provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors. The wo...
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    Pennsylvania senators introduce bipartisan bill to move DOE office to Pittsburgh
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    Pennsylvania senators introduce bipartisan bill to move DOE office to Pittsburgh
    June 16, 2025
    WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced S. 2044, which would move the Department of Energy’s Offi...
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    Trump to attend McCormick’s inaugural Pennsylvania Energy, Innovation Summit
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    Trump to attend McCormick’s inaugural Pennsylvania Energy, Innovation Summit
    June 16, 2025
    WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump will attend Sen. Dave McCormick’s inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon Univer...
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    Bill modernizing CPA licensure would address growing workforce shortage
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    Bill modernizing CPA licensure would address growing workforce shortage
    June 16, 2025
    HARRISBURG – Sen. Scott Hutchinson,R-21, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 719, announced the successful passa...
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