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Churches will bless Fox River Jan. 6

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Aurora Greek orthodox churches will bless the Fox River at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at RiverEdge Park pedestrian bridge, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Athanasius Romanian Orthodox Church both in Aurora, will be partners in a Feast of Theophany service. Theophany, in western...

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What if Jesus had been born 2,000 years later?

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By John & Nisha Whitehead The Christmas story of a baby born in a manger is a familiar one. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife, Mary, traveled to the little town of Bethlehem so...

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Aurora Street Dedication Puts New Purpose in the Spotlight

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Even a rainy, grey weekend couldn’t put a damper on the energy and defeat the purpose of a special street dedication in Aurora. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was joined by Aurora City Council members to unveil the new street name for Purpose City Church in Aurora. Appropriately named ‘Purpose...

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Christmas Even schedule full at Wesley

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Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will celebrate Christmas Eve with multiple events. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The schedule is: Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Call (630) 896-1033 for more information. —Al Benson...

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Three Plano Methodist services Dec. 24

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The Plano Methodist Church, 201 N. Hale Street in Plano, special Christmas Eve services will be Sunday, Dec. 24. Pastor Stevan Saunders will officiate at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., and 11 p.m.. Please join us in celebrating Jesus’ birth. Services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. For more information...

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Winged spirits, angels, busy before Christmas

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“Angels, contented with their fame in Heaven seek not the praise of men.” —Paradise Lost, John Milton Winged spirits converged around the long wooden table contemplating all that still needed to be done before Christmas Day. Angels were everywhere. And they were busy. All of the sweet treats needed to...

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Herb John of Aurora receives the Jean Bush award

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Herb John of Aurora, left, receives the Jean Bush award from George Groves, president, United Methodist Men, Northern Illinois Conference (NIC). John is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

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Holiday calendar crowded with celebration

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Christmas with Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville will be celebrated during the holidays. The week’s schedule, concluding with Masses on January 1, is: Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.. Please note:...

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Aurora Mourns Loss of Father David Engbarth
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Aurora Mourns Loss of Iconic Catholic Priest

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Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in the City’s faith community and in the lives of generations of Aurorans who considered him a family member. Father David, as he...

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At 98, Margaret Gustavson embraces new church

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At 98 years, Margaret Gustavson is embracing a new church. The Aurora resident is the eldest member of the former Aurora Advent Christian Church. Aurora Advent and Redeemer Community Church, formerly of Oswego, but sharing Aurora Advent facilities since 2022, merged Easter Sunday. During a Redeemer rededication service, Gustavson joined...

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Third annual “Faith and Blue” celebration at First Presbyterian Church in Aurora

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A girl throws a toy axe at a target Monday, Oct. 9. The occasion was the third annual "Faith and Blue" celebration at First Presbyterian Church in Aurora.

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Backpacks blessed at Wesley Methodist

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Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will blessed kids’ backpacks Sunday, Aug. 20. Pastor Tammy Scott said the event will take place at 10:30 a.m. worship service. She also invited adults to bring work bags for blessing. Wesley holds Sunday online worship at 9:30 a.m. and...

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