Religion
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Christ Church: Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season helps us reflect, find peaceFeb 24, 2022 10:00 pm - Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and an opportunity to make time to examine our lives, look at the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus and let go of anything that ...
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The Latest: Pope Francis urges sides to take a step back
Feb 23, 2022 6:00 am - The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is urging all sides in the Russia-Ukraine dispute to examine their consciences before God and pull b...
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Dining together can bring families closerFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - "Celebrate with your family ..." -Deuteronomy 26:11 (LB) Family ties are among the most important aspects of our life. "Be home in time for dinner" was something most o...
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Launching Lent: Aurora Methodists to partner in Ash Wednesday worshipFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Two Aurora United Methodist churches are partnering in a joint Ash Wednesday service to open the Lenten season. Wesley UMC and Flowing Forth UMC will jointly hold the se...
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St. Hugh of Lincoln to host 'Drive Through' Ash Wednesday March 2Feb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Commuters, parishioners, and others are invited to start their 2022 Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday by receiving ashes and a blessing from the Rev. Marion Phipps at St. ...
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Aurora Methodists, Fox Valley Sierra Club to audit vehicles idling in school zonesFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church and Sierra Club of the Fox Valley are partnering to audit vehicles idling in school zones. An announcement said the project is s...
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Aurora's New England Congregational Church to celebrate 'Fat Sunday' with worship, chocolate festivalFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - On Feb. 27, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will celebrate "Fat Sunday" with worship and a chocolate festival. Kimberly Adams, church c...
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Southern Baptist leaders apologize to sex abuse survivor
Feb 22, 2022 6:00 am - The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee has offered a public apology and a confidential monetary settlement to sexual abuse survivor Jennifer Lyell, who wa...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie to hold food drive March 6Feb 21, 2022 10:00 pm - Due to the success of past food drives and provide assistance to those in need, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold a food drive to benefit Graf...
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Wheaton's Gary United Methodist Church hosts Lenten study of spiritual practicesFeb 20, 2022 10:00 pm - The Rev. Chris Pierson will lead a Lenten study about spiritual practices on Wednesdays at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. It will meet at 7 p.m. starting March...