Religion
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‘The hope is in the kids’: Elgin temple prepares for new year by teaching kids how to make challahSep 21, 2025 12:47 pm - Meticulously rolling, twisting and weaving the dough, about 20 young bakers prepared for the Jewish new year by making sweet round challah bread Sunday during Torah school at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.
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Downers Grove couple recognized as Lutheran Social Services True FriendSep 20, 2025 1:07 am - Former BMO executive John Rudy and wife Liz will receive True Friend Award for philanthropy and service to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran to offer community prayer service Sept. 24Sep 20, 2025 12:42 am - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville hosts a come-as-you-are prayer service for those seeking solace and healing.
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Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour resumes Sept. 28 at First CongregationalSep 19, 2025 10:20 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour is returning for the 2025-26 season, featuring local organists and church musicians performing on historic pipe organs in the Elgin area.
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Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain
Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm - PHOENIX — Turning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young, Christian conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the ...
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Get to know your own personality traitsSep 17, 2025 12:07 pm - Annettee Budzban says that learning about ourselves can help us find our way.
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Dive into the Bible with Gary UMC’s ‘Disciple Fast Track’ programSep 17, 2025 12:11 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering a 24-week "Disciple Fast Track" Bible study starting Sept. 23.
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Bethel UCC to host ReDeck the Halls & More to benefit local studentsSep 16, 2025 11:33 pm - On Oct. 10-11, Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is hosting its holiday decor sale to raise funds for providing shoes to Elmhurst students in need.
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Join Roselle’s Trinity Church for Fall Fest with trick-or-treat, games and moreSep 16, 2025 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 27, Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting a Fall Fest with activities for all ages, including candy, games, food trucks, and a cornhole tournament.
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Elgin church spreads the love with $25K Umbrella Fund DriveSep 16, 2025 10:23 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran members Rev. Arlyn and Jeanne Tolzmann pose with an umbrella representing the 2025 Summer Umbrella Fund Drive to support five projects in the Elgin community and beyond.