Religion
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Methodist court takes up challenge to election of gay bishop
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The highest court in the United Methodist Church considered Tuesday whether to invalidate the election of the denomination's first openly gay bishop,...
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Sister celebrates 75th JubileeApr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Sister Christine Nowak is celebrating 75 years with the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis, at a celebration June 10 at Clare Oaks in Barlett. A native of...
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Stop by 44th annual Strawberry Festival May 6Apr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin invites the community to the 44th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the church, 340 Grand Blvd., ac...
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Bethlehem Lutheran's rummage sale returns May 4-6Apr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee will hold its annual rummage sale from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satu...
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Learn how to do justice in your community at Restore 117 conferenceApr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Are you sick of injustice and want practical ways to help? The Gospel Justice Initiative is offering "Restore 117: The Building Justice Communities Conference," providin...
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Flavors of Greece fest returns May 19-21Apr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora invites the community to its annual Flavors of Greece spring festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 19; noon to 9 p.m. Satu...
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Rolling Meadows mosque hosts open house SaturdayApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - The Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs is hosting an "Open Mosque Day" on Saturday for its respected friends and neighbors of all faiths and beliefs, at its community ...
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Grace Lutheran to host Spring Rummage/Estate Sale May 5-6Apr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Members of Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake will host its annual Spring Rummage/Estate Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 5, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6. ...
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Constable: Quakers still have friends in suburbsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Until this week, here is what I knew about Quakers: 1. That guy on the oatmeal container is a Quaker. 2. Quakers often get confused with Shakers, the furniture folks. Wi...
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Glen Ellyn church packs millionth meal for hungry childrenApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Sometime before this weekend is over, volunteers at Glen Ellyn Bible Church will have hit a milestone four years in the making: They will have packed one million meals f...