Religion
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Aurora & Naperville aglow: Diwali's rich tapestry of civilization, culture and communityNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Diwali, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous and spiritually significant celebration in Hindu culture. Derived from the Sanskrit word "Deepavali," wh...
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Aurora celebrates Diwali, Festival of LightsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Thousands turned out in the City of Lights to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The city of Aurora's Indian American Advisory Board hosted its ninth annual Diwali celebr...
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Quilts of Valor Chapter presents quilts to 11 veteransNov 13, 2023 10:00 pm - This Veterans Day, the Quilts of Valor Foundation's chapter at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church of Elgin recognized veterans of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. A ...
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Be thankful for the things you do haveNov 13, 2023 10:00 pm - "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) It was Thanksgiving ...
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Suburban houses of worship look to beef up security amid rising hate crimesNov 13, 2023 4:00 am - Some suburban houses of worship are looking to beef up security amid a rise in hate crimes and incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism. The Illinois Emergency Managem...
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Naperville's Our Saviour's to host 'Thanks (for) Giving' blood drive Nov. 22Nov 12, 2023 10:00 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a "Thanks (for) Giving" community blood drive with Versiti on Wednesday, Nov. 22. It will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at t...
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Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution riseNov 11, 2023 10:00 pm - LUCKNOW, India - Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared i...
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Priest who served Northbrook parish remembered as 'personable and inclusive'Nov 11, 2023 12:00 am - The Rev. Thomas A. Moran, who had a passion for travel, Egyptology and, particularly, an interest in people, died Nov. 8. Ordained into the priesthood in 1971 by Cardina...
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Batavia brewery to host faith conversation Nov. 30Nov 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing Co., 10 Shumway Ave. in Batavia, will host a faith conversation Thursday, Nov. 30. The third in a Pub Theology series of informal discussions will...
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Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender Catholics to be baptized
Nov 09, 2023 12:00 am - In the United States, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded. On Wedne...