Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora make music
Youth and adults at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora make music during Sunday, Aug. 18 service.
Back to school backpack blessing at Wesley
Celebrating back-to-school season, youth and adults present backpacks, laptops and other gear for a blessing at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, Aug. 11.
Wesley United Methodist Church attends the Kane County Cougars
Reverend Tammy Scott, second from right, attends the Kane County Cougars’ All Faiths Night Friday, Aug. 2.
Reverend Tammy Scott celebrates one year at Wesley
Rev. Tammy Scott marked her first anniversary as pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora July 7 and again Sunday, July 14. July 7, a congratulations graphic was projected on an overhead screen during announcements. Then she was honored by Michelle Curiel, children and family director, who thanked Pastor
Children’s Sermon at Wesley United Methodist Church
Michelle Curiel, children and families director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a recent Sunday children’s sermon.
Seven community churches celebrate Pride Day
By Al Benson With a pancake breakfast and interfaith service, seven Aurora, Oswego, Batavia, and Geneva clergy banded together to celebrate Aurora’s Pride Day Sunday, June 9. Participating clergy were Rev. Brandon Perrine, senior minister, New England Congregational; Rev. Tammy Scott, pastor, Wesley UMC; Rev. Scott Hodge, pastor, Orchard Community
New Hope Advent Christian Church first worship service at Temple B’nai Israel
With prayer, music and a dedication litany, New Hope Advent Christian Church held its first worship service at Temple B’nai Israel on Sunday morning. After dissolving in 2023 and regrouping in a residence, the newly formed congregation launched worship services into a larger facility. Rev. James Messick of Oswego, New
Sister Kathleen Ryan receives retirement salute
By Al Benson Sister Kathleen Ryan’s goal as founder and director of the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora is to provide opportunities for women to receive individual tutoring in reading, writing, and speaking English. After the Sunday, June 2 afternoon pre-retirement open house in the Center, she should have
Fifty faith leaders gather for the Aurora Interfaith Alliance leadership breakfast
Aurora held its second quarter update for faith leaders on Thursday morning at the Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora. Aurora Interfaith Alliance (AIA) comprises faith leaders across Aurora who meet quarterly to discuss interfaith initiatives to move Aurora forward, with a goal of cross-collaboration. The AIA comprises faith leaders across
Outdoor Service at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church
Congregant Martin Forward delivers a sermon Sunday, June 2 at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church.
Super night at Wesley United Methodist Church
Batman and Spiderman characters pose for a photo with a boy on Wednesday during Wesley United Methodist Church’s final 2023-2024 Wednesday Night Gathering at the Aurora church.
Ella Karl, welcomed into the congregation at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church
Ella Karl of Aurora, center, is welcomed into the congregation at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday.
Plano Methodist Church welcomes new Pastor Mao Her
he Plano Methodist Church welcomed Pastor Mao Her from Greenfield, Wisconsin, May 8.
Spring Rummage and Bake Sale April 26 -27
Spring Rummage and Bake Sale will take place April 26 -27 at the Yorkville Congregation United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27. A wide selection of household goods,
Plano Methodist Church men cook breakfast
The Plano Methodist Church men treated the congregation to an awesome Easter breakfast in the morning, Sunday March 31.
80th anniversary of Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (left) celebrates the 80th anniversary of Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ by proclaiming the month of April in the church’s honor.
Wesley United Methodist Church congregants place flowers on wreath
Aurorans Mari Curless, left, and Meredith Lindgren, place flowers on a wreath Sunday, March 31 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, start of Holy Week
Emelia Jackson, from left, James A. Gilbert, and Reverend Tammy Scott move down the sanctuary aisle at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, March 24, to open Palm Sunday services.
Reverend Sam Park new pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in Mt. Prospect
Reverend Sam Park will become pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in Mt. Prospect July 1 to fill the vacancy created by the promotion of Rev. Wendy Hardin Hermann to Northern Illinois Conference Prairie Central District superintendent.
Organists to perform hymn festival
New England Congregational Church in Aurora will be a partner with the Fox Valley American Guild of Organists in a hymn festival featuring eight guest organists at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14. They will perform in a concert in the church sanctuary at 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. The