Religion
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'A perfect beginning to a new year': Rosh Hashanah marks a new beginning for two suburban synagoguesSep 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Rosh Hashanah holds a special significance at Temple Beth-El this year. Less than a month ahead of the Jewish New Year 5784, to be observed starting at sundown today, th...
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Des Plaines area volunteers launch global campaign offering message of hopeSep 11, 2023 11:00 pm - At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah's Witnesses have launched an international campaign to bring attention ...
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Huntley church's Artist Series presents The Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band Oct. 7Sep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band will present "Feel the Music," a free concert featuring their high-energy brand of a cappella tunes, at Shepherd of the...
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Wheaton's Gary UMC offers new 11 a.m. worshipSep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - A team of volunteers has worked for the past several months to design a worship hour that expands and diversifies the ways to gather to praise God at Gary United Methodi...
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Journey of Hope launches new campus in BartlettSep 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Journey of Hope announces their newest campus in Bartlett, as Good Shepherd United Methodist Church completes a merger with the Elgin-based church. The merger was effec...
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Elgin coffeehouse welcomes back renowned autoharpist Sept. 10Sep 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Gifted singer-songwriter and autoharpist Bryan Bowers will delight folk music lovers at the Highland Avenue Coffeehouse on Sunday, Sept. 10. It will begin at 3 p.m. at H...
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Batavia church to host 'Rockstar Bingo' fundraiserSep 03, 2023 11:00 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia invites the community to join in "Rockstar Bingo" on Tuesday, Sept. 19. This fundraiser, combining "Name That Tune" and bingo, featu...
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Wheaton's St. Matthew UCC to host fall Welcome Sunday Sept. 10Aug 31, 2023 11:00 pm - St. Matthew United Church of Christ of Wheaton invites community members to join in their annual "Come Together Sunday" on Sunday, Sept. 10. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m....
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Aurora church to open fall season of community 'Wednesday Night Gatherings' Sept. 6Aug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - After a summer hiatus, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will resume Wednesday Night Gatherings Sept. 6. Featuring a hamburger cookout and games, the event will b...
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Column: Labor Day is a time for reflection on your true work in this worldAug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Having just retired in June, I approach this Labor Day with mixed emotions. I'm very grateful for a day to spend at Lake Chelan with the family enjoying annual tradition...