Religion
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Get tickets for annual Dickens' Soup, Salad and Sandwich LuncheonNov 26, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Women's Guild of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will sponsor its annual Dickens' Soup, Salad and Sandwich Luncheon served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. i...
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Stop by Cookie Walk Dec. 2 at Cornerstone Community Baptist ChurchNov 26, 2017 10:00 pm - Cornerstone Community Baptist Church, 307 Banbury Road in North Aurora, invites the community to its annual Christmas Cookie Walk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2....
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Pope's visit important for tiny Asia Catholic populations
Nov 26, 2017 6:00 am - DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Pope Francis on Monday begins a six-day trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh. While attention will focus on how Francis addresses the Rohingya Muslim ...
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St. Thomas More Church invites you to Peace Light Distribution CeremonyNov 25, 2017 10:00 pm - St. Thomas More Church, 215 Thomas More Drive in Elgin, will be receiving the Bethlehem Peace Light at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. It will be delivered by the local s...
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Swedish Lutherans urge use of gender-neutral words for God
Nov 24, 2017 6:00 am - STOCKHOLM (AP) - The Church of Sweden is urging its clergy to use gender-neutral language when referring to the supreme deity, refraining from using terms like "Lord" an...
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Pope decries fomenting fear of migrants for political gain
Nov 24, 2017 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis decried as worrisome those who whip up fear of migrants for political gain as he urged people Friday to view global migration as a peace...
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Islamic Center of Wheaton open doors to build better relationships and build bridgesNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - More than 450 people visited the Islamic Center of Wheaton during freezing rain in the area. The center has invited every year since last two years. The friends and nei...
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Welcome Santa at Aurora arts and crafts showNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose for photos Saturday, Dec. 2, at Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St. in Aurora. The Claus' visit will highlight the ch...
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St. Edna's hopes new parish center increases participationNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Officials at St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights hope a new 13,700-square-foot parish center will help increase parishioners' participation in church activitie...
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Take a step back in time at Bethlehem MarketplaceNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - First United Methodist Church, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, will hold its 29th annual Bethlehem Marketplace from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The church's Fello...