Aurora church hosts Halloween party

Posted November 12, 2019 10:00 pm

Submitted by Wesley United Methodist Church

Trick-or-treaters play a musical pumpkins game during a Halloween party at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The party, which replaced an outdoor trunk-or-treat event, featured a hot dog dinner, tabletop trick-or-treating stations and games. Courtesy of Al Benson

About 60 kids and their caregivers were treated to hot dogs, games and trick-or-treat stations during a Halloween party hosted by Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church.

The party opened with a hot dog dinner at 5:30 p.m. From 6 to 7 p.m., games included Halloween-themed bingo and musical pumpkins, based on musical chairs. Additionally, a half dozen tabletop trick-or-treating stations welcomed children with sweets and materials for coloring.

The Rev. John Bell, Wesley pastor, donned a wig and staffed a trick-or-treat station.

According to the pastor, "(The party) was a great opportunity for kids in our neighborhood, Wesley's preschool and the AU STEM school. This is what community looks like!"

The first indoor party replaced an annual trunk-or-treat event held in the church parking lot. It was canceled twice this year when inclement weather was predicted.

Call (630) 896-1033 for more information.

A volunteer offers treats to trick-or-treaters during a Halloween party at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The party, which replaced an outdoor trunk-or-treat event, featured a hot dog dinner, tabletop trick-or-treating stations and games. Courtesy of Al Benson

The Rev. John Bell, right, pastor at Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church, greets trick-or-treaters at a church Halloween party. Left is Marea Clement, volunteer from Aurora University Dunham STEM school. Courtesy of Al Benson

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