Bill and Kristen Allen have assumed the pastorates at United Methodist churches amid the challenges of coronavirus and isolation There's an analogy that Australian Christian author Allen Hirsch uses that resonates with the Rev. Bill Allen: Want to learn to really play chess? Take away the queen. You learn to be a much better player, developing all aspects of your game, without relying on that powerful piece. For Kristen, whose church at 166 Main St. in Penn Yan will start up in-person services Aug...
