Religion
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St. Margaret Mary to host 10th annual Shamrock Shave fundraiser March 17Feb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Ten years of head shaving and raising a lot of money for local charities will be celebrated on St. Patrick's Day at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Algonquin. Last year's Sh...
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Lift your voice in song to GodFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - "Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud..!" - Isaiah 54:1 (NKJV) Singing is something I've enjoyed for years. As a young girl I...
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Aurora Methodists launch Lenten seasonFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Four Aurora-area United Methodist churches held a joint Ash Wednesday service to open the Lenten season. Bethany of Fox Valley UMC, 2200 Ridge Ave. in Aurora, hosted the...
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Local Afghan refugee featured at final 'Live Love' symposium SundayFeb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Elgin will host the final program in the "Live Love, Stop Hate Symposium and Dinner" from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the church, 256 ...
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Gain Peace to present 'Sharia Law: Myths and Facts' Feb. 25Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Gain Peace, a nonprofit organization, invites the community to attend the program "Sharia Law: Myths and Facts" from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, in the Huntley Meeti...
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Arlington Heights mom to give keynote speech at prayer breakfastFeb 19, 2018 12:00 am - An Arlington Heights mother will speak in Rolling Meadows this weekend about how she turned to her faith after her daughter was murdered. Barb Mangi will keynote the 10t...
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Pope reactivates lapsed sex abuse advisory commission, names new members amid scandal over his handling of cases
Feb 17, 2018 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope reactivates lapsed sex abuse advisory commission, names new members amid scandal over his handling of cases. ...
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Pope revives lapsed sex abuse commission amid skepticism
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Celebrate composer's 333rd birthday with 'Bach Around the Clock' March 3Feb 15, 2018 10:00 pm - On Saturday, March 3, the First United Methodist Church of Elgin will host the premiere of the "Bach Around the Clock" festival, as part of their Concerts for a Cause mi...
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St. Charles pastor chosen for United Nations Commission on the Status of WomenFeb 15, 2018 10:00 pm - The Rev. Stacy Walker of St. Charles Episcopal Church has been chosen to represent the Episcopal Church at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women from Marc...