Feliz Navidad, maracas, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
Shaking plastic maracas, Kristin Young leads Aurora Noon Lions Club members in singing “Feliz Navidad” Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Series of January storytelling workshops in Aurora
A series of four storytelling workshops will be held by Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Thew Elliott, traditional worship director and workshops leader, said admission and parking are free at the Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The schedule is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
Indoor live Nativity scene at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Christmas Eve
Ready to play a sheep Emilia Jackson, 3, joins family members who were going to re-enact an indoor live Nativity scene during Christmas eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Geneva United Methodist Church choir
Mike Popplewell, right, in right photo, directs a children’s choir during the 9 a.m. worship service at Geneva United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 18.
United Methodist Church of Plano donates Winter wear to Kendall County Community Food Pantry
The United Methodist Church of Plano celebrates the collection of new and gently-used hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves November 27 through December 11.
Holidays personal, revival to human existence
Holidays can be quite personal from youthful memories to new beliefs to respect for other religious beliefs. Holidays can vary in importance for various persons and groups. Respect for other beliefs, or, non-beliefs, is integral in civil society. Much of respect is understanding elements, however, thin of how others in
Three religious scenes adorn Illinois State Capitol
By Jerry Nowicki The Satanic Temple of Illinois debuted a new display in the Illinois Capitol rotunda Tuesday, Dec. 6 and took its place next to the annual Christmas and Hanukkah displays. For Christmas, that means the Springfield Nativity Committee again has placed a manger scene featuring Mary, Joseph, and
United Methodist Church of Plano choir sings again
The United Methodist Church of Plano plan have its choir singing favorite hymns in the near future because choir director and musician, Mark Vickroy, is in the process of asking congregation members to restart the choir.
Chanukah celebration in Naperville
Rabbi Mendy Goldstein & Rabbi Tzvi Tornek will light the Giant Menorah at 4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 18. The event will take place at the Riverwalk Amphitheater (corner of Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street) and will be accompanied by items to include Chanukah songs, donuts, hot latkes, drinks, and Gelt.
Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship in Aurora
InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 15th annual Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship, Sunday, Nov. 20th beginning at 3 p.m., at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, Aurora, Ill.. All presenting songs and religious praise from diverse groups throughout the Aurora area will celebrate this year’s theme: “Praying
Pet blessing at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
Karly, a six-year-old Siamese, is blessed by the Reverend Patrick Fish during a worship service Sunday, Oct. 9, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
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.