Religion
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'Everyone belongs': West Dundee ministry embraces those with special needsDec 24, 2019 4:30 am - The logo for the Parables Community church in West Dundee depicts a school of fish swimming in tandem. Heading in the opposite direction is a lone red fish that stands o...
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Children are the stars during Christmas Eve Mass at St. AnneDec 24, 2019 12:00 am - Nearly 50 children depicting biblical figures from the time of Jesus' birth, including Joseph and Mary, participated in a Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday afternoon at St. ...
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With faith and shared leadership, Harvest Bible Chapel moves past its tough yearDec 23, 2019 4:30 am - For the Rolling Meadows-based Harvest Bible Chapel, it's been a year of resignations and a reorganization with an eye toward renewal and redemption. Its leader and churc...
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Ex-Harvest Bible pastor has plans for 2020Dec 23, 2019 4:30 am - Editor's note: A previous version incorrectly stated that one of the ministries listed on jamesmacdonaldministries.org had the same name as a music ministry of Harve...
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Start the new year with a prayerDec 22, 2019 10:00 pm - "The Lord accepts my prayers." - Ps 6:9 (NIV). At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, we give a kiss, make a wish or write a resolution. But when the New Year daw...
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Aurora church recalls Christmas story with live nativityDec 22, 2019 10:00 pm - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora retold the Christmas story with a live nativity pageant Saturday, Dec. 21. The Rev. Rob Douglas welcomed visitors to open the 30-minute p...
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Mount Prospect church continues its 'Charity Begins at Home' campaignDec 22, 2019 10:00 pm - You may see an uptick in donations to local charities in the Mount Prospect area for the next few weeks, including Salvation Army bell ringing buckets and local nonprofi...
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Arlington Heights Nativity sparked national movementDec 22, 2019 12:00 am - Seven years ago, North School Park in Arlington Heights was ground zero for what has grown into a national movement aimed at calling attention to the meaning of Christma...
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Arlington Heights crowd packs park to light up menorah for HanukkahDec 22, 2019 12:00 am - An estimated crowd of more than 100 people gathered in North School Park in Arlington Heights to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. They danced to traditional Jewish...
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How Muslims in the suburbs view Jesus, Mary and Christmas traditionsDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - Abiha Khan is no stranger to Christmas. It was an annual observance at the Catholic school Khan attended while growing up in Karachi, Pakistan. Many Muslims like Khan a...