Religion
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Barrington church turns 150Sep 25, 2013 11:41 am - The public is invited to attend the 150th anniversary lunch for St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington. The event begins at noon, Sunday, Nov. 3, at Biltmore Cou...
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Pope’s message is for liberals, conservatives alikeSep 25, 2013 5:00 am - “Heal wounds, warm hearts.” That’s what one sinner said the Catholic Church needs to do in the world today. That sinner, as he describes himself, happened to be the pope...
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Benedict emerges and defends his abuse recordSep 24, 2013 11:52 am - VATICAN CITY — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has emerged from his self-imposed silence inside the Vatican walls to publish a lengthy letter to one of Italy’s most well-know...
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Churches help the needy through Love Elgin DaySep 23, 2013 1:41 pm - Free food, clothing and a full buffet of other benefits will be available to low-income families at Love Elgin Day, a multidenominational church outreach on Saturday, Se...
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Digital revolution chips away at Jewish Sabbath rulesSep 21, 2013 8:03 am - WASHINGTON — The first time Sam Simon saw a screen used to project prayers during Sabbath services, “it took my breath away.” And not in the good sense. “It feels intrus...
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Christian Zionism focus of Wheaton church discussionSep 20, 2013 11:37 am - Wheaton College professor the Rev. Gary Burge will visit First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton Saturday to discuss the current Christian Zionist movement, both locally an...
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Pope blasts abortion after decrying focus on rulesSep 20, 2013 9:53 am - VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered an olive branch of sorts to the doctrine-minded, conservative wing of the Catholic Church on Friday as he denounced abortion as a sym...
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Jazz all stars at local church:Sep 20, 2013 9:31 am - The Windy City All Stars are the guest artists Sunday, Sept. 22, for Jazz Vespers at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. The purpose of the V...
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Harvest Bible Chapel celebrating 25 years of ministry, growthSep 20, 2013 5:30 am - In the fall of 1988, Lesli and Mark Hopwood were just two years into their marriage and already headed for divorce. They were new to the Chicago suburbs, and Lesli asked...
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Volunteers building playground at St. Norbert SchoolSep 19, 2013 11:44 am - Volunteers will build a new playground Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Norbert School, 1817 Walters Ave., Northbrook, in honor of Kyle Caraher, a 17-year-old varsity football...