Religion
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United Methodists repeal long-standing ban on LGBTQ clergy
May 01, 2024 11:11 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s long-standing ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowe...
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Walk-ins welcome at May 8 blood drive at Wheaton’s Gary UMCMay 01, 2024 11:04 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 8. For every pint donated, you can save up to three lives. Register in advance or just ...
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Children meet a little visitor at Shepherd of the Prairie ChurchApr 30, 2024 11:07 pm - For the past 12 years, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley has had a special guest on Good Shepherd Sunday. “This year was no exception on Sunday, April 21...
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Building bridges with strangersMay 01, 2024 12:39 pm - Walking through the medieval town of Luzern has become a daily ritual. My wife and I are averaging five miles a day taking in all the fascinating sights. On one such rece...
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United Methodist Church of Geneva celebrates Earth Sunday with expoApr 26, 2024 1:15 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva celebrated Earth Day with an Earth Day themed service, Sunday school, and an expo following worship. The theme of Earth Day this ye...
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Shining Light to host ‘Be the Hero’ fundraiser May 11Apr 24, 2024 7:04 pm - Symbiosis Arts and Children of Mary present "Be the Hero," a theatrical two-part production from Shining Light's creative movement classes and some guest artists, on Satu...
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Take time to find the joy in lifeApr 24, 2024 2:19 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we can find joy in God’s salvation.
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St. Thomas the Apostle schedules special liturgy May 13 for those struggling in mind, body, spiritApr 23, 2024 11:13 pm - Anyone living with illness in mind, body or spirit and those who care about them are invited to attend a special liturgy celebrating St. Dymphna at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13...
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Huntley church to host new member gathering May 5Apr 23, 2024 9:41 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley. A new member gathering will be held on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at...
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Celebrating Earth Day: Aurora church hosts 'Creating Environmental Justice'Apr 23, 2024 9:04 pm - On April 21, New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Envi...