Religion
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How one dad’s shortcomings taught great life lessonsJun 11, 2025 11:50 am - As Father’s Day approaches, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on the things his dad did and didn't do.
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More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials sayJun 11, 2025 8:12 am - The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war has climbed past 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday.
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Downers Grove Garden Walk benefits Bridge CommunitiesJun 10, 2025 10:33 pm - Downers Grove First UMC hosts its 19th annual garden walk fundraiser on July 12, supporting work with Bridge Communities to provide housing and mentoring to previously homeless families.
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Knox Church Garden Walk on July 12 to benefit Northern Illinois Food BankJun 10, 2025 9:47 pm - The Presbyterian Women of Knox Church in Naperville will host a garden walk featuring six local gardens on July 12.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts ‘Gilead’ book discussion this summerJun 09, 2025 11:02 pm - The Pulitzer-Prize winning novel, "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson, will be discussed every other Sunday from June 15 to July 27 at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton
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Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations
Jun 06, 2025 9:18 am - Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world.
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Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
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An Aloha frame of mind: Finding peace and joy in everyday lifeJun 06, 2025 8:00 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos says practicing kindness, embracing each day with joy, and cultivating a warm, positive attitude can bring the "aloha spirit" into our daily lives and surroundings.
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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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Wildlife photographer to share Alaska birding stories at June 14 luncheonJun 04, 2025 2:02 pm - Grace Lutheran Church’s Rebecca Circle is planning a salad and dessert luncheon on June 14 with presentation from wildlife photographer Jackie Bowman.