Religion
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Pope Francis opens free laundromat for homeless
Apr 11, 2017 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has opened a new laundromat for the homeless to wash and dry their clothing. The laundromat, near the Vatican, has six washing machines and drye...
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Willow Creek bringing in speakers to celebrate 'Hope'Apr 10, 2017 11:00 pm - In a world where conflict, grief and despair seem to flood headlines, finding hope amid chaos can be challenging. Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington will...
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Looking beyond Good Friday for the full storyApr 10, 2017 11:00 pm - Good Friday in 1865 fell on April 14. But for Abraham Lincoln, it really wasn't such a good Friday. That was the day our 16th president was shot by John Wilkes Booth. ...
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'Roseanne' writer from Judson talks faith-based filmmakingApr 10, 2017 11:00 pm - Twenty-nine years ago, theater professor David McFadzean left Judson University to move to Hollywood and help his former college roommate start up a new TV series based ...
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Willow Creek begins annual Celebration of Hope campaignApr 10, 2017 1:00 am - Willow Creek Community Church will host leaders from organizations in Detroit, Iraq and Kenya during their annual Celebration of Hope campaign, which runs from April 22 ...
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Tree of Life rummage sale returns to springApr 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The annual Rummage Sale at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, will return to spring dates this year after being moved to...
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Community worship serviceApr 09, 2017 1:00 am - The Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, will host the annual Good Friday Community Worship Service on Friday, April 14, from noon to 3 p.m. Seven lo...
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Suburban Coptic church reacts to bombings in EgyptApr 09, 2017 1:00 am - The bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt were top of mind Sunday for members of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Burr Ridge. Worshippers prayed during Palm Sunday ...
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Pope raises own mortality in rallying youth to lead church
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Suburban parishes in Cook, Lake counties begin work to consolidate servicesApr 08, 2017 1:00 am - Mergers, shared services on the table as Chicago archdiocese tells churches to plan for downsizing