Wesley United Methodist Church celebrates Fat Tuesday
Rich Brown of Aurora pours syrup on a pancake stack at a brunch February 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora warming center needs donations
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora are collecting donations for the Aurora warming center. Wesley lead pastor Rev. Tammy Scott, said, “There are many ways we can support the work of the warming center being hosted by Becoming Oswego Church at Aurora Financial Empowerment
Wesley United Methodist Church Christmas Eve worship
Luli Smith, foreground and Inti Smith, background, light candles to conclude Christmas Eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church.
‘Steeple Walk’ raises $1,266 for Aurora pantry
A first-ever “Steeple Walk” by three Aurora churches raised $1,266 for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist, reported the total. She said, “Thank you for an amazing and successful event December 21. Wesley is sending a check for $1,193 and New England
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.”
Helpers make sandwiches for Aurora’s Community Fridge Project
Sarah Swanson of Aurora, right, hands reverend Tammy Scott sandwiches for Aurora’s Community Fridge Project.
Three churches to partner in ‘Steeple Walk’ in Aurora
Three Aurora churches will collaborate in a first Steeple Walk Sunday, Dec. 21. Reverend Tammy Scott, Wesley United Methodist lead pastor, said participating churches are Wesley, Our Savior Lutheran and New England Congregational, all with steeples. The event will open at 2 p.m. at Wesley, 14 N. May St. in
Wesley Methodist lights the Advent wreath candle
Hannah Scott of Oswego, center, lights an Advent wreath candle November 30 to open the holy season at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Veterans honored at Wesley United
Armed forces veterans Ralph Breazeale (Air Force), left, and Bob McKnight (Army) were among veterans who stood to be applauded by fellow congregants during Sunday, Nov. 9 worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Month at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Month, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora honored staff members and coordinators Sunday, Oct. 26.
Aurora church holds Immigration 101 workshop
With personal stories and a panel of experts, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora hosted “Immigration 101: Welcoming the Stranger” Sunday, Oct. 13. The free, public, citizens’ workshop was a joint program of the people of faith and the UMC Northern Illinois Conference Advocacy Partners immigration team. Reverend Tammy Scott,
Auroran Herb John named Wesley Society Fellow
Herb John of Aurora has been named a Society of John Wesley Fellow. Methodist men coordinator at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, John was honored Saturday, Sept. 13. His induction ceremony took place at the UMC Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Men Spiritual Congress. Attended by 60 men, the
Aurora Wesley United Methodist Church blesses backpacks
Aurora Wesley United Methodist Church lead pastor Tammy Scott, background second from left, leads a backpack blessing celebration Sunday, Aug. 17.
Flowers bloom in Aurora
A colorful day lily blooms on the lawn at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Congregants build creations with Lego
“Build, Believe, Belong: A Lego Ideas Sermon Series” concludes Sunday, July 6, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. In the third of a three-part series, Pastor Rev. Tammy Scott will preach on “Believe: Connected in Christ.” During her sermon, worshippers are invited to build Legos
Aurora Methodists, brunch, Lego, conversation
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated three firsts Sunday, June 22. Included were a Brunch Church, part one of a three-part Lego-ideas sermon series and “Building Together: A Time of Holy Conversation.” The Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor, opened activities in the Gathering Place room by inviting congregants
Registration open: Art & Soul Camp
Registration is open for “Art and Soul 2025: Imagine a City” June 23-26 for ages five to 12. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to the camp from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Admission is free. The camp will feature a meal followed
Celebrating United Methodist Student Day in Aurora
Celebrating United Methodist Student Day, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora honored four 2025 graduates. During Sunday morning worship, Lead Pastor, Reverend Tammy Scott recognized Faith Burnett and Jacqueline Chloe Jaramillo and Michelle Curiel of Aurora, and Delia Akyea of Oswego. Rev. Scott presented each grad with a gift bag.
Warming center recap: Aurora center served 174 guests
A first City of Aurora winter emergency warming shelter at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora served 174 guests. Thew Elliott, a shelter volunteer and Wesley music and liturgy director, made the announcement during a May 16 “community conversation” at the church. The event, which recapped the temporary overnight shelter’s
Rockets launch at Wesley in Aurora
Young rocketeers line up to launch their water-propelled rockets May 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.