Religion
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Tree of Life open mic is back and looking for performersJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - After a long hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry is reviving its popular Open Mic and Coffee House on Saturday,...
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Registration open for Huntley church's 'Ready, Set, Move' vacation Bible schoolJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is hosting "Ready, Set, Move: Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere" vacation Bible school on July 10-14 for prescho...
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How three female pastors are bringing new leadership to Geneva church
Jun 11, 2023 1:00 am - When worshippers attend services at Geneva's Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, they won't see any male pastors preaching from the pulpit. That's because for the first time...
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Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe presented with new, authentic mural on 10th anniversaryJun 10, 2023 1:00 am - Saturday's celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines was in several ways a rebirth, as well. Its status was renewed by th...
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Vatican: Pope sitting up, working from an armchair after abdominal surgery
Jun 09, 2023 1:00 am - ROME - Pope Francis was "progressively improving" and sitting in an armchair working Friday, following surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in hi...
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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93
Jun 08, 2023 1:00 am - VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president...
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Pope in 'good general condition' after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
Jun 08, 2023 1:00 am - ROME - Pope Francis' was in "good general condition" Thursday, alert and breathing on his own, following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repa...
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Elgin Soup Kitchens boosted at Elgin Culver'sJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - On a warm sunny day, Culver's at 1175 N. McLean Blvd. in Elgin hosted Soup Kitchen volunteers from 12 churches, working together to purchase a new fridge. It was June 5...
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First Methodist of Downers Grove celebrates 50 years serving youth through musicJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Hand held calculators were introduced; Nixon resigned; multiple generations of cellphones evolved; the world met Harry Potter; Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neill and LeBr...
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Three local churches to partner for Aurora Pride parade June 11Jun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - For a second year, three suburban churches will team up for Aurora's Pride parade on Sunday, June 11. They are New England Congregational and Wesley United Methodist in ...