Religion
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Methodists OK departure of eight Northern Illinois churches over LGBTQ issuesJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Eight churches were approved for disaffiliation by United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Conference Annual Conference members on June 6. These churches had signed di...
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Teacher's words of wisdom have not faded decades laterJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - It's that time of year again! In a nation that continually looks across the pond for its royalty fix, we have our annual opportunity to embrace a regal atmosphere of cer...
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Dad's special secret was a giving spiritJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - "But my God shall supply all your need." - Philippians 4:19 (KJV) Each year as Father's Day rolls around it brings back memories of special qualities our fathers possess...
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Naperville's Our Saviour's Lutheran Church welcomes two new pastorsJun 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville recently announced the addition to its staff of two new associate pastors. Pastor Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman, who has been serv...
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Wheaton College to host June 19 lecture on C.S. Lewis' 'The Abolition of Man'Jun 12, 2023 11:00 pm - On Monday, June 19, the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College presents "Inside the Abolition of Man," a lecture by the Rev. Joel Heck. One of C. S. Lewis's most impor...
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Batavia United Methodist celebrates Pastor Cynthia Anderson's retirement June 25Jun 12, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, June 25, Batavia United Methodist Church will host a retirement celebration for Pastor Cynthia Anderson at the end of the service. It will be followed by a r...
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Wheaton's Gary UMC honors graduates with afghansJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton wrapped this year's high school graduates with homemade afghans. The Gary Knitters, volunteers at the church, started working on...
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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...