Wesley United Methodist Church blesses backpacks
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, blesses school backpacks and adult briefcases Sunday, Aug. 16.
Prayer shawl for college-bound student
Oswego East High 2026 grad Nathan Cristaunjaya, left, receives a prayer shawl Sunday, Aug. 16, from Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Wesley United Methodist Church leads prayer for college-bound student
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a prayer for Iris Pawlowski Sunday, Aug. 9.
For sale: Historic Aurora church, Wesley United Methodist
By Al Benson Aurora’s historic Wesley United Methodist Church is for sale. Built in 1934, the property, 14 N. May St. (west Galena Boulevard and May Street), is 45,475-square-feet on two acres of land, with an asking price of $3.5 million. The Rev. Tammy Scott, pastor since 2023, said “The
Sacred listening: Social workers explore ‘Grace in Action’
Aurora social workers explored “Grace in Action” Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Aurora. Guest speakers were Lu Anna Handley, founder and director of Shine Within, Inc., and Shannon Cameron, chief of staff, City of Aurora. Thew Elliott, Wesley director of liturgy and music, moderated the conversation that concluded the
Wesley United Methodist participates in Aurora Pride Parade
Congregants from Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora gather for a photo before marching in the Aurora’s annual Pride parade Sunday, June 14.
Bells at Wesley United in Aurora ring in Easter celebration
The Wesley Ringers handbell ensemble at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora perform during Easter Sunday worship services.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Palm Sunday
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, wave palm fronds during Palm Sunday worship March 28.
Brass Band Collaborative concert in Aurora March 29
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora, will host a joint concert by two brass bands Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.. “Brass Band Collaborative,” by Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band, will take place in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. Parking
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.