Religion
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Rolling Meadows church expansion approved over neighbors’ objectionsJan 14, 2026 6:26 pm - The Rolling Meadows City Council approved St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church’s expansion plans for a gymnasium, day care and youth retreat center over objections from nearby residents.
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Listen for God’s voiceJan 14, 2026 1:45 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we need to listen for divine guidance.
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Inheriting a call to service: How MLK followed in his dad’s footstepsJan 13, 2026 3:00 pm - Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream for peace, justice, and racial equality remains unrealized 63 years after his famous speech. He was heavily influenced by his father, a pastor involved in the civil rights movement in Atlanta, and later embraced his own call to ministry.
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Award-winning folk singer Joe Jencks raising funds for Elgin PADS at Jan. 16 concertJan 11, 2026 7:23 pm - Award-winning folk singer-songwriter Joe Jencks will perform a benefit concert for PADS of Elgin on Jan. 16, with 100% of donations going directly to PADS' efforts to provide shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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The martyrdom that sparked a missions movementJan 08, 2026 10:26 am - Jim Elliot and four other young missionaries were killed by an Indigenous tribe in Ecuador in 1956, inspiring many to follow their example and dedicate their lives to Christian mission work.
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Wheaton church to host National Day of Racial HealingJan 07, 2026 11:23 pm - On Sunday, Jan. 18, Bethel New Life Church in Wheaton will host a special celebration for National Day of Racial Healing.
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Fox Valley Bible Study to explore the Gospel of JohnJan 07, 2026 1:16 pm - Fox Valley Bible Study for Women will focus on the Gospel of John on Thursdays, starting Jan. 22 at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles.
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Blessing the threshold: Aurora Lutherans revive ancient ritualJan 07, 2026 12:51 pm - Aurora Lutherans revived an ancient Christian ritual on Jan. 3-4. At services both days, Deacon David Webb performed a blessing of the threshold at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
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Take on challenges a little at a timeJan 07, 2026 11:29 am - Annettee Budzban says that we should tackle our problems bit-by-bit.