Religion
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Live nativity: Aurora church congregants enact first ChristmasDec 27, 2023 11:39 am - The first Christmas came alive on Christmas Eve at Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora. For a second year, congregants were invited to borrow church costumes ...
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Treecycle community partnership keeps unsold Christmas trees from landfillDec 26, 2023 11:06 pm - Geneva Park District is again partnering with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva’s Green Sanctuary Team to provide Geneva area retailers an alternative to placi...
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Luther College’s Nordic Choir to perform at Huntley church Jan. 28Dec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - The esteemed Luther College student Nordic Choir will be perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley. The Nor...
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Junteenth Organization and MCC celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy with Jan. 10 programDec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College will be celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The pr...
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Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the U.S. alone
Dec 21, 2023 7:28 am - HOMESTEAD, Florida — Snuggling on the sofa across from the Christmas tree, Sol proudly showed off the dog her foster parents gave her for earning all A’s even though she ...
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Catholic group for LGBTQ people praises news about same-sex marriage blessingsDec 19, 2023 1:07 pm - Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich also welcomes it, saying it will help more people ‘feel the closeness and compassion of God.’
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Gary UMC invites families to Christmas Eve worshipDec 18, 2023 10:25 pm - Children will participate in sharing the story of the birth of Jesus at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve family worship service at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. You’l...
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Blue Christmas vigil set for Dec. 21 at St. Matthew UCC in WheatonDec 18, 2023 10:17 pm - For those experiencing the death of loved ones, divorce, diagnosis, and other difficulties, the holiday season no longer brings the festive joy that it once did. On the...
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Aurora hosts street dedication for Purpose City WayDec 18, 2023 4:38 pm - Even a rainy, gray weekend couldn’t put a damper on the energy and defeat the purpose of a special street dedication in Aurora. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin was joined by ...
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Hampshire church collects special offering for local food pantriesDec 18, 2023 12:24 pm - St. John’s United Church of Christ-Harmony collected 875 pounds of food along with $340 with a special offering with a “reverse Advent” calendar where everyday a food ite...