Ben Black Bear Jr., at far left, with (back row) his wife Arlene, mother Iva and father Ben Black Bear Sr., and daughters (front row) Benita and Berlene, on his ordination day in 1976. Credit: St.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Where some celebrations across the city ring in the new year by popping a bottle of champagne, the Wichita United Methodist Church ushered in 2026 with drums and dancers for the ...
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Where some celebrations across the city ring in the new year by popping a bottle of champaign, the Wichita United Methodist Church ushered in 2026 with drums and dancers for the 15th annual Sobriety ...