Religion
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‘Literally heavenly’: Sacred Sounds concert series returns to St. James in Arlington HeightsJul 16, 2025 9:50 am - The Sacred Sounds concert series at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights spans contemporary Christian to classical in a renovated sanctuary where the sound is “literally heavenly,” according to music director Tam Conseur.
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC collecting backpacks for homelessJul 15, 2025 11:29 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpacks for unhoused neighbors. Donations of new and slightly used backpacks can be donated through Thursday, July 17.
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Lakes Area Swing Band to perform at Huntley’s Shepherd of the PrairieJul 14, 2025 11:47 pm - On July 19, the Lakes Area Swing Band will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, featuring music from the "Great American Songbook" and Big Band era.
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Gary UMC raising funds for Texas flood victims through bracelet salesJul 14, 2025 3:25 pm - Gary United Methodist Church members are making bracelets to raise money for Texas flood victims. Proceeds will go to organizations like First United Methodist Church of Kerrville providing shelter.
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Benedictine Sisters dedicate peace garden with Pax Aeterna sculptureJul 11, 2025 12:28 am - The Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Lisle bless a new peace garden on their grounds, fulfilling a years-long goal to have a space for hospitality and reflecting their mission.
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Pursue your goals with wisdomJul 09, 2025 2:54 pm - Annettee Budzban says we need to act wisely to achieve our goals.
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Elgin’s Christ the Lord Lutheran Church welcomes new membersJul 08, 2025 10:22 pm - New members will be welcomed at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin on July 13.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC volunteers build homes in IndianaJul 07, 2025 9:42 pm - A group of volunteers from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton traveled to Lafayette, Indiana this summer to build homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed nearly 90 people
Jul 07, 2025 7:19 am - Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that has killed nearly 90 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp.
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Renowned European handbell ensemble Arsis to perform at Elk Grove Village churchJul 06, 2025 9:02 pm - European handbell ensemble Arsis tours U.S., including July 13 concert at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village, featuring classical and Estonian composers.