Religion
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‘It stands for hope’: Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, finding light amid darknessDec 29, 2024 7:03 pm - Amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, suburban Jews gathered in Arlington Heights on Sunday to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers classes on mission opportunitiesDec 26, 2024 10:21 pm - Gary United Methodist Church offering classes on serving in mission, including World Relief sharing work in crises and Educate a Girl scholarship program in its 5th year.
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Willow Creek worshipers gather on Christmas EveDec 24, 2024 6:21 pm - Willow Creek Community Church members came together on Tuesday to experience the hope and peace of the Christmas season.
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Elgin church hosts musical and charity events this JanuaryDec 24, 2024 12:15 am - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin hosting events in January including organ recitals, a service to support refugee/immigrant outreach, and a hymn singing celebration.
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Be intentional when facing the new yearDec 23, 2024 1:20 pm - Annettee Budzban says living intentionally can help us begin the new year.
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‘A beautiful coming together’: Mixed-faith families celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah on same dayDec 23, 2024 9:32 am - On rare occasions, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25. See how suburban Chicago families celebrate their blended traditions of latkes, light and presents.
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Trump taps West suburban Catholic school leader as next Vatican ambassador
Dec 20, 2024 8:53 pm - President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he’ll nominate West suburban Catholic school board leader Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Burch, ...
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The history of Christmas: Remembering the Rev. Beckmann and some of his best holiday loreDec 20, 2024 6:00 am - In the holiday spirit and in honor of the late Rev. William Beckmann’s passion for everything Christmas, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his thoughts, observations and lessons about this most wonderful time of the year.
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Aurora church displays 40 nativities from around the worldDec 20, 2024 1:34 am - New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 15. The sets were loaned by Lo...
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A year after Invest in Kids’ demise, Catholic schools work to fund scholarshipsDec 19, 2024 5:48 pm - St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates is but one suburban Catholic school that’s come up with its own solution to the end of the state’s Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program, that’s been cited as a factor in the closure of some in 2024.