Plano Methodist Church members get a visit from missionaries in Thailand
Members from the Plano Methodist Church enjoy a visit from Mao Her and Nhia Whan Her, who are missionaries in Thailand.
Oswego pastor to retire from Good Shepherd Methodist
Rev. Steve Good, pastor at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Oswego, was honored at a retirement luncheon Wednesday, July 15. Good Shepherd United Methodist Men held the event at Taco Dale Cantina in Oswego. After 39 years as an ordained United Methodist minister, including 10 years as pastor of
Passing of Rev. Latimore, Aurora Advent
Reverend Kenny Latimore, 67, of Garner, N.C., former pastor of the Aurora Advent Christian Church, died Saturday, July 11, in Garner. Pastor Latimore served in Aurora for about 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim, and sons Kelly and Keith. He passed on due to a glioblastoma tumor. —Al Benson
Trump claims religion ‘bigger and stronger’ in U.S.. Is it?
By Angela Lin, FactCheck.org President Donald Trump said at a June faith conference that “religion is back in our country, bigger and stronger than it has been in many, many years” and “it’s going up.” The statement is misleading, as multiple surveys show lower religious affiliation and engagement than in
Fifteen thousand churches set to close across U.S., why?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The National Council of Churches says 15,000 churches are expected to close this year and 100,000 more churches are at risk of closing over the next few years. Their reasoning is because younger generations are not attending and operating costs have increased. They don’t provide a
Plano Sunday School welcomes new pastor Riegerix
The Sunday School children at the Plano Methodist Church welcome their new pastor, Meghan Riegerix, with welcome cards recently.
Plano Methodists participate in National Day of Prayer
Plano Methodist Church members pray outside the Plano Depot for National Day of Prayer.
Plano Methodist Hosting Prayer Walk May 1
The Plano Methodist Church will host two National Day of Prayer Walks Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. The morning walkers will visit the police and fire departments, city hall, and other near-by businesses. The evening walkers will walk around the neighborhood and pray over homes, the park,
Plano Methodist Church Fishers of Men
Sunday School Children at the Plano Methodist Church enjoy the lesson “Fishers of Men” recently.
Reverend Steve Good to retire
Reverend Steve Good reads scripture during an ecumenical Good Friday service at Oswego’s Wellspring United Methodist recently.
Easter breakfast team dishes out delights
On the morning of Easter Sunday, several men from the the Plano Methodist Church gather to serve breakfast to the congregation after the early morning service.
Bells at Wesley United in Aurora ring in Easter celebration
The Wesley Ringers handbell ensemble at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora perform during Easter Sunday worship services.
First Presbyterian Church – Aurora celebrates Palm Sunday
Children march through the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church – Aurora waving palms on the Christian church’s traditional Palm Sunday celebration, March 29.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Palm Sunday
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, wave palm fronds during Palm Sunday worship March 28.
Blessed Sacrament, Sister Rose, clergy nights, Bishop O’Neill
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I’m going to finish my 2-part series about Blessed Sacrament Parish in North Aurora this week, with a story about Sister Rose Marie Weber. I stated in my previous article, Sr. Rose was born in Aurora, along with five brothers and three sisters. I knew
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Monsignor Wright, Sister Rose
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week I will continue with St. Mary’s Parish, and an Aurora affiliation at Blessed Sacrament Parish in North Aurora. Monsignor Edward S. Wright served as the assistant pastor at St. Mary’s Parish, from May of 1954 to August of 1959. I didn’t realize until
Dixieland band, ‘Chocolate Fest’ mark Mardi Gras
New England Congregational Church in Aurora, celebrated Mardi Gras with a guest Dixieland trio and an annual Chocolate Festival February 15. Special music during the worship service was presented by the John Papadolias Trio–Steve Gaugel, tenor saxophone; Chad Watson, upright bass; and Papadolias, guitar. Other performers were Heather Azem, soloist;
Wesley United Methodist Church celebrates Fat Tuesday
Rich Brown of Aurora pours syrup on a pancake stack at a brunch February 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Dixieland band performs at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
For a 16th year, a Dixieland band performs last weekend at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Dixieland-band church services
Celebrating Mardi Gras, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, will host annual dixieland-band worship services Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15. The events will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited. The celebration will continue after worship Sunday with a Mardi