Religion
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Canceled: Celtic musicians to perform at Christ Church's St. Patrick's Day serviceMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Effective immediately, all Christ Church worship services will move to livestream only. In-person services for Saturday and Sunday have been cancelled. Attendees are ask...
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Prince of Peace dedicates first micro free pantry in WoodridgeFeb 27, 2020 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Feb. 16, members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Woodridge gathered outside to dedicate a micro free pantry for the benefit of the Woodridge Community a...
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Play explores meaning of ownership, oppressionFeb 26, 2020 10:00 pm - The Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren is staging "We Own This Now," a play that will look at love of land, loss of land, and what it means to "own" something. The p...
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Pope observes usual Ash Wednesday customs in time of virus
Feb 26, 2020 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis celebrated the Ash Wednesday ritual that marks the opening of the Catholic Church's Lenten season in traditional fashion while greeting ...
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Ash Wednesday: Getting ashes on the go, in a car and even in jailFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Suburban Christians joined millions worldwide observing Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. At an Arlington Heights train station, members of...
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Arlington Heights priest preaches to Barstool Sports crowdFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - The Rev. Matt Foley says it's important to know the audience you're preaching to. He should know, having shepherded congregations from Chicago's Douglass Park to Little ...
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In troubled times, trust in GodFeb 25, 2020 10:00 pm - "Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we will trust in the name of the Lord our God." - Psalm 20:7 (NIV) There's nothing like troubling times to shake up ou...
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Sign up for 'Trendy to True' women's conference at Geneva churchFeb 25, 2020 10:00 pm - Chapelstreet Church will host its annual Women's Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the westside campus, 3435 Keslinger Road in Geneva. Cost is $3...
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Students in Prospect Heights prepare for Ash WednesdayFeb 25, 2020 12:00 am - Students at Saint Alphonsus Liguori School in Prospect Heights took a break from classes Tuesday morning for the ceremonial burning of palm fronds to provide the ashes f...
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Women of Bethel United Church of Christ to host annual Spring Tea April 25 in ElmhurstFeb 24, 2020 10:00 pm - On Saturday, April 25, the Women of Bethel will hold their 22nd annual Spring Tea at 12:30 p.m. in the Bethel United Church of Christ's Welcome Center, 315 E. St. Charle...