New England Congregational Church Trunk-or-Treat
Costume-wearing participants gather at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church during its annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration October 25, in the church parking lot.
Dixieland band, ‘Chocolate Fest’ mark Mardi Gras
New England Congregational Church in Aurora, celebrated Mardi Gras with a guest Dixieland trio and an annual Chocolate Festival February 15. Special music during the worship service was presented by the John Papadolias Trio–Steve Gaugel, tenor saxophone; Chad Watson, upright bass; and Papadolias, guitar. Other performers were Heather Azem, soloist;
Chocolate Fest sweet treats Feb. 15
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will return an annual Chocolate Festival Sunday, Feb. 15. Rev. Brandon Perrine, NECC senior minister, said the public is invited to sample chocolate treats in Fellowship Hall after the 10 a.m. worship service. In addition to chocolate fountains, homemade cookies,
Flapjack fundraiser Feb. 1
Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) Troop 3 at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Included will be a bake sale and raffles for a quilt and Blackhawks’ hockey
Aurora’s first community Steeple Walk
Reverend Brandon Perrine, third from left, senior minister at New England Congregational Church, Aurora, leads hikers December 21 from Wesley United Methodist in a first community “Steeple Walk.”
Aurora church erects ofrenda
All Saints Sunday at New England Congregational Church in Aurora looked a little different November. 2.In addition to the tradition of reading names of reading names and ringing a bell for passed loved ones, a Dia de los Muertos altar, called an ofrenda, was built. Congregants were invited to display
New England Congregational Church community fall festival
New England Congregational Church lead pastor reverend Brandon Perrine, left, delivers a balloon sculpture to a boy at the Aurora church’s community fall festival September 7.
Community fall festival Sept. 7
With food and activities for all ages, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will host an outdoor community fall festival at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Featured on the church lawn will be a bounce house, glitter
Aurora marks Pride Sunday with pancakes, worship, choir
A pancake breakfast and interfaith worship service featuring clergy from eight suburban faith communities celebrated Aurora Pride Sunday, June 8. The fourth annual Pride celebration service returned to New England Congregational Church in Aurora. More than 100 people attended. Clergy participating were: Rev. Tammy Scott, lead pastor, Wesley United Methodist,
Fun at Countdown to Kindergarten Early Childhood Resource Fair at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
Kids compete in a tug of war at the first Countdown to Kindergarten Early Childhood Resource Fair Saturday, April 19, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Forty nativities from around the world
New England Congregational Church Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world Sunday. The sets were loaned by Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago from its “Art and Faith of the Creche” exhibition through Dec. 21. Students of the Beloved Community, a
Multi-cultural nativities on display at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art
Aurora Church celebrates fall with outdoor service, festival
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the fall season with an outdoor community fall festival after worship services Sunday, Sept. 8. In addition to a luncheon, live music and games for all ages, the event also featured a bounce house, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon sculptures. From noon
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.
‘Creating Environmental Justice in Our World’
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day Sunday, April 21, with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Environmental Justice in our World,” the speech after morning worship was by Mavis Bates, Kane County 4th District board member and owner of Mavis Bates Strategic
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
Black Tulip concert January 7
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, in Aurora, will be host to a concert of 17th- and 18th-Century music Sunday, Jan. 7. At 2:30 p.m., Black Tulip, a Chicago-based ensemble, will perform “Court, Convent and Stage: Redefining the Early Modern Woman,” music for voice, recorders, viols, lutes, and
New England Congregational Church Candlelight multi-sensory concert June 3
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will be host to Candlelight concerts Saturday, June 3. Lit by the glow of candles, Listeso String Quartet will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.. Parking is free. Admission is $30-$48. The Candlelight concert
Orion ‘Schubertiad’ May 14
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will be host to acclaimed Chicago-based Orion Ensemble in a May 14 “Schubertiad” concert to celebrate the work of Franz Schubert. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14. Tickets are $30 for adults. Concluding its 30th anniversary
Fat Sunday at New England Congregational
Fat Sunday at New England Congregational: Will and Ellie O’Connell sample a chocolate fountain during a Fat Sunday event February 19 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.