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HomeAuthorsBlake Barstar

Articles by Blake Barstar

COVID-19

COVID-19: Pastor at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Talks About Serving a Congregation During the Pandemic

November 2, 2020Blake Barstar

With COVID, senior pastor Kieth Fink of Great Valley Presbyterian has been adapting during these uncertain times.

Elections

Elections: PA State Rep. Kristine Howard and Challenger Wendy Leland Makes Closing Cases to Chester County Residents

October 30, 2020Blake Barstar

The pivotal race between Kristine Howard and Wendy Leland will decide who represents Pennsylvania’s 167th District.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Malvern Church Adapts to Pandemic While Building New Sanctuary

October 12, 2020Blake Barstar

With COVID and construction, @greatvalleypresbyterian uses its fellowship hall, cemetery, chapel room, and parking lot to bring people together during uncertain times

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