Religion
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Huntley church to host open house focusing on meditation and prayerDec 17, 2024 10:00 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is hosting a "Release and Renew" open house on Jan. 7 featuring self-guided meditation, practice, and prayer stations.
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Huntley church starts new Bible series Jan. 9Dec 17, 2024 8:30 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is launching a new adult Bible study series on I Samuel, examining key biblical figures and God's mercy.
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Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting is a ‘combination of factors’
Dec 17, 2024 7:55 am - The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school appears to be a “combination of factors,” a police chief said Tuesday as he appealed to the public to share what they might know about the 15-year-old girl who attacked a study hall before shooting herself.
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St. Thomas the Apostle sets holiday Mass scheduleDec 16, 2024 10:31 pm - Naperville's St. Thomas the Apostle Church outlines its holiday Mass schedule through Jan. 1, including Christmas Eve, Day and New Year's Masses.
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Chance plane encounter leads to surprising connectionsDec 16, 2024 6:19 pm - Retired pastor meets two women on a flight and through conversation realizes they have numerous unbelievable personal connections. What are the odds?
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A magically early start to Hanukkah celebrations in ElginDec 15, 2024 3:42 pm - The official start of Hanukkah may still be more than a week away, but with magic, games and latkes on the menu, why wait? Kids and grown-ups got an early start on the celebration Sunday with the Magical Hanukkah Extravaganza celebration at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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Where to find a Blue Christmas serviceDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Services designed for those coping with grief, loss, loneliness or other challenging emotions are expanding across the suburbs. Here are some of the upcoming Blue Christmas services in the area.
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Brightening the path: Church hosts Christmas Luminary Hike in Hawthorn WoodsDec 13, 2024 9:16 pm - Luminarias and the full moon light a trail at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Hawthorn Woods.
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Thousands brave freezing cold to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2024 7:32 pm - Pilgrims from near and far gathered on a chilly evening to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and seek her blessings Wednesday during the annual feast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.