See You at the Pole prayer rally at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora
A boy holds a mini-U.S. flag while praying at a See You at the Pole prayer rally Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora.
Fall fest Saturday, Oct. 1 in Yorkville
All kids in the community are invited to the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ annual Fall fest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The free event will be held at the Church at 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, two blocks north of Route 34 and two blocks
Second annual pet blessing Sunday, Oct. 2 at New England Congregational Church
Teddy the dog, center, is blessed in 2021 by Aurora pastors Reverend Julie Grafe, left, Our Savior Lutheran Church and Reverend Dr. Brandon S. Perrine, New England Congregational Church, at Our Savior.
Interfaith unity prayer in Aurora
Rabbi Edward Friedman, leader of Temple B’Nai Israel in Aurora, leads an interfaith unity prayer joined by other faith leaders in Aurora recently.
Reverend John Bell plays the drums
The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, plays a drum during a community hymn sing at the Church Sunday, Sept. 18.
Wesley United Methodist Church director Elliott performs
Thew Elliott, traditional music director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, sings at worship on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Joint outdoor service for Our Savior Lutheran Church, and New England Congregational Church
A Summer series of monthly joint outdoor services will conclude Sunday, Sept. 4, at New England.
‘First Love’ in celebration
By Al Benson St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated Mission Trip Weekend Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31. Returning from a weeklong mission trip to Minneapolis, teen and adult volunteers offered reflections during services. From July 24 to July 29, 22 St. Mark’s teens and five adults helped with house
Guest preacher Vincent Gaddis speaks at Aurora Advent Christian Church
Guest preacher Vincent Gaddis speaks at Aurora Advent Christian Church Sunday, July 24.
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora, New England Congregational Church, worship service
Reverend Julie Grafe, left, pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora and Rev. Brandon Perrine, pastor, New England Congregational Church (NECC), Aurora, co-lead an outdoor worship service at NECC Sunday, July 3.
Barbecue for LGBTQIA+ families
St. David’s Episcopal Church, 701 N., Randall Rd., Aurora, will be host to a barbecue for LGBTQIA+ families and friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19. The public is invited. A $5 donation is requested. Reservations are requested. Please send E-mail to rector@saintdavidsofaurora.com. The church is host
Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church holds its final worship
After four years of community ministry, Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church held its final worship Sunday, June 5. Congregants gathered at Cool Acres Park for a 10 a.m. worship service and luncheon. Participating clergy were Pastor Derek Rogers and Rev. Jeffry Bross, Flowing Forth founding pastor and Methodist Northern
Aurora proclamation presentation for the month of Ramadan
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, center, is joined by Kashif Fakhruddin, president of the Islamic Center of Naperville (second from left), and fellow Muslims, during a special proclamation presentation for the month of Ramadan.
May 5th National Day of Prayer in Aurora Offers Unique Prayer Opportunities
Aurora area residents are encouraged to participate in various prayer efforts in observation of the May 5th National Day of Prayer. This year, a couple of unique opportunities are being offered — a prayer walk, 9:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. and neighborhood walks, 7 a.m. or 7 p.m., or when
Holocaust memorial service April 27
Temple B’nai Israel will hold an outdoor Holocaust memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Millennium Plaza Gazebo, 21 S Stolp Avenue, Aurora. Rabbi Edward Friedman announced the Yom HaShoah service will be held at the Millennium Plaza gazebo on Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. The public is
Palm Sunday at United Methodist Church of Plano
The Palm Sunday, April 10 celebration in procession, offers a common theme in many churches.
Children at Aurora Advent Christian Church parade with palm fronds
Children are in a parade with palm fronds Sunday, April 10, to open Palm Sunday worship at Aurora Advent Christian Church.
Jewish Passover celebrates exodus from Egypt
Pesach celebrates the birth of the Jewish Nation! Passover is celebrated by Jews every year, commemorating the anniversary of the miraculous Exodus from Egyptian slavery, as told in the Bible. On the first two nights of Passover traditional Seders are held, Chabad of Naperville’s community seder is at 7 p.m.
Reader’s Commentary: Intergenerational service in Batavia
By Bonnie Burns,Batavia, Ill. Unity of Fox Valley Church, 230 Webster Street, Batavia, Sunday School will present its annual Intergenerational Service, Sunday, March 20, during the 10 a.m. service. This year’s theme will be the familiar catch phrase “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” and will be based on the parable
Bethany Lutheran Church celebrates 150th anniversary
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a recent celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Street in Batavia.