Outdoor worship services at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
The Reverend Dr. Christina Vosteen of Aurora preaches June 1, at the first of three outdoor worship services at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Reader’s Voice: Churches, leaders need soul searching
May 9, 2025Dear editor; As I watch the making of a new Pope unfold, I keep wondering what Jesus Christ would say if he were here today. One might assume he would adamantly condemn the adulations being paid to the rock he built his church upon while more than 700
Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago South Side
By Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com As the red velvet curtains at the Vatican parted, a priest realized that his college pal from the South Side of Chicago that he knows as “Bob” had been elected the first American pope. “Oh, dear God,” the Very Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, the prior
Mother’s Day service celebrated at Wesley in Aurora
Haylee and Hannah Scott of Oswego serve as acolytes during worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora participates in National Day of Prayer
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, leads prayers Thursday, May 1 in the peace garden at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Returning the wreath at Wesley United
A living flower wreath returned to Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora recently. Continuing a Wesley Easter tradition, the wreath in the church narthex (lobby) was decorated by members before worship. Lynn Burnett and Kathy Breazeale coordinated the display. Reverend Tammy Scott, Wesley lead pastor, said “The wreath helps turn
Aurora Council honors Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of April being national Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month at the April 15 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Mayor Irvin invited members of Aurora’s Sikh community to share more about the Sikh faith and the purpose
Palm Sunday celebrated at Wesley United Methodist Church
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads children in waving palm fronds to celebrate Palm Sunday, April 13.
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church celebrates 60 years
By Penny Panayiota Deligiannis In June 1964, several Aurora Hellenes met with Bishop Meletios of Chicago representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America to consider the facts. The requirements to establish the first Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora were met and approved by the Bishop, Illinois Secretary
Plano Methodist Church Bread Supper on Ash Wednesday
The Fellowship Team at Plano Methodist Church organizes a Soup and Bread Supper on Ash Wednesday, where 35 attendees enjoyed a selection of soups, breads, and desserts
Pi Day to be celebrated at Wesley, March 14
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will celebrate Pi Day Sunday, March 16, with a pie potluck event at approximately 11:45 a.m., following 10:30 a.m. worship in the Gathering Place room. Pi, is commonly rounded to 3.14, making March 14 the usual day to celebrate the
Shrove Sunday colorful at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery
From left, Jerri Lynn Baker and Diana Raimond of Oswego and Barb Johnson, Yorkville, celebrate Mardi Gras early on Shrove Sunday, March 2.
Dixieland band opens Lent at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
A Dixieland band opens Lent Sunday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Fat Tuesday celebration March 4
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, with a free pancake dinner and craft-making from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. The public is invited said Lead Pastor Rev. Tammy Scott. Admission and parking are free. The family event
Lent: Dixieland worship, drive-thru Ash Wednesday
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will open Lent with an annual Dixieland worship service, a Mardi Gras-style luncheon and Ash Wednesday services including a drive-thru imposition of ashes. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Sunday, March 2, a Dixieland band featuring Kristin
Aurora Boy Scouts participate in Scout Sunday
Aurora Boy Scouts Charlie Rendall, left, and Andrew Banach pass collection plates during annual Scout Sunday, Feb. 2 at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church.
Celebrating Michelle: Aurora church honors staff member
By Al Benson Unofficially, it was Michelle Curiel Day at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 26. The celebration featured gifts, speeches and a reception attended by members, friends and relatives. During and after Sunday worship services, the Aurora resident was honored on her last Sunday as Wesley
MLK Prayer Breakfast Jan. 20
The Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance is inviting the public to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m Monday, Jan. 20, at Gayles Memorial Baptist Church, 730 Gillette Avenue, Aurora. The morning event will feature dedicated prayer segments followed by a complimentary breakfast.
MLK program January 19
United Methodists of the Northern Illinois Conference will honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue in Downers Grove. The public is invited to the event and admission and parking are
Plano Methodist Church Sunday School
The children at the Plano Methodist Church learn from puppet Galileo about Jesus’ birth during the month of December.