Religion
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Orland Park actor, author brings story of Santa Claus to life at Aurora churchDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - "Do good without expecting anything in return. And do good deeds all year long, not just at Christmas." That was the double challenge Friday, Dec. 8, from Orland Park ac...
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Longest Night worship offered Dec. 21 at Gary UMC in WheatonDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St. in Wheaton, recognizes that the holidays are not always a time of joy and cheer - and that this year may be particularly di...
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Altar Bells from Wheaton's Gary UMC to ring at Cantigny ParkDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, Dec. 20, you have the chance to hear handbells and handchimes from the Gary United Methodist Church Altar Bells group at Cantigny Park. In conjunction wit...
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United Christian Cultural Association hosts Grand Christmas Carols Nite BanquetDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - United Christian Cultural Association hosted a grand Christmas Carols Nite Banquet brimming with carols, colorful dances, skit, inspiring yuletide sermonette. Singer and...
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SEWA Diwali, lighting the path to compassion in Aurora and NapervilleDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - In this world, who does not live for oneself? Yet, the one who lives for the sake of others is the one who truly lives! Sewa is a Sanskrit word that encapsulates the ess...
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'More important than ever': Arlington Heights celebrates Hanukkah with menorah lightingDec 10, 2023 6:00 pm - The lights of the menorah shined brightly Sunday evening in Arlington Heights' North School Park, as the Chabad Jewish Center hosted its annual Hanukkah celebration. Chi...
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Why 400,000 Roman Catholics will converge on Des Plaines next weekDec 08, 2023 4:30 am - More than 400,000 Roman Catholics are expected to gather in Des Plaines early next week for the annual celebration at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The pilgrimage...
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Naperville's Calvary Church to host 'Sounds of Christmas' concert Dec. 16Dec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Calvary Church in Naperville presents "Sounds of Christmas," a musical celebration of the season. This free event features an orchestra and choir that will perform one ...
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Ecumenical community celebration Dec. 10 in BataviaDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - The Batavia Ministerial Association is hosting "Songs and Lights," an ecumenical community celebration of Christmas, on Sunday, Dec. 10. There will be music, scripture, ...
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Aurora mourns the loss of community stalwart Father David EngbarthDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in t...