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.
Donation collections for victims of flood
Aurora Methodists are collecting donations for victims of flooding in Jackson, Miss. Rev. John Bell, Wesley UMC pastor, said “Join us in prayer for the people of Mississippi experiencing devastating flooding in the Jackson area.” He added, “To donate to support Mississippi flood relief, ongoing Kentucky flood relief or to
North Aurora veterinarian introduces Dolly, a rescued yellow lab at Wesley United Methodist Church
North Aurora veterinarian Dr. Abby Curiel, left, assisted by Jess Anthony, introduces Dolly, a rescued yellow lab at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora August 10.
Wesley United Methodist Church backpack donations
A congregant at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora brings a backpack donation forward during worship Sunday, Aug. 14.
Wesley United Methodist Church to screen Finding Nemo
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, has rescheduled a free screening of “Finding Nemo” to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, outdoors on the church grounds. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. A July 15 screening was rained out. Free refreshments will include hot
‘Finding Nemo’ in Aurora July 15
“Finding Nemo,” an award-winning computer-animated adventure film, will be screened outdoors at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Refreshments will be available. “Finding Nemo”
Breakfast fundraiser at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
A breakfast fundraiser and Easter party will be held Saturday, April 9, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Events open with an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The menu features pancakes, waffles, sausage, biscuits and
Combined goal: Audit of idling vehicles
Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church and Sierra Club of the Fox Valley will become partners to audit vehicles idling in school zones. An announcement said the project is sponsored by the Church’s United Methodist Women to promote idle-free school zones. The Church’s first idling audit will be conducted February 28
Black History Month: Aurora Methodists to explore Underground Railroad quilt codes; speaker to display original quilts
“Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” will be presented by Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. Celebrating Black History Month, the program will include a reading of “Under the Quilt
Free showing of film ‘Elf’ December 10 at Wesley in Aurora
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will show the comedy film “Elf” at a family Christmas and movie night. The event will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The public is invited. Admission, parking, and refreshments, are free. In addition to the movie, activities will
Holiday food available online only
Women of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will make holiday cookies, candies, and bean soup mix, to raise funds for missions projects. Congregant Emmy Lou John said United Methodist Women will sell boxes of cookies for $10, plates of 20 buttermints for $2, three rosettes for $2, bags of
‘Courage, not crushed’
By Al Benson “What you do to one color, you do to all colors,” said an Ojibwe nation member at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 7. Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, a Methodist, gave chronicle of centuries of injustices imposed on native Americans by the U.S. government, settlers,
Lunchtime at at Blackhawk Park in Aurora
Children enjoy lunch among playground equipment Monday, Aug. 2 during an outdoor program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora by Wesley United Methodist Church.
Wesley United Methodist Church’s outdoor Blackhawk Park program
Aurorans, left, Jackie and Lilly Jaramillo, hand out take-home kits to guests at Wesley United Methodist Church’s outdoor Blackhawk Park program July 12.
Support requested for vandalized churches
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is asking congregants and community members to write letters to support black Methodist churches vandalized in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Saturday, Dec. 12, racist mobs attacked Asbury United Methodist and Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal churches, two renowned, historically black congregations in downtown Washington, D.C..
Pride month celebrated at Wesley United Methodist Church
Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, stands among three Oak tree-mounted fabric installations celebrating the recent pride month on the Church’s front lawn.
Church to deliver dinner
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will deliver dinner to Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter in Aurora Thursday, May 28. Reverend John Bell, pastor, said “We will deliver a meal to the residents and staff members of Mutual Ground for their dinner. We will order Taqueria tacos and sides for
Aurora’s Paul Eggert elected United Methodist Church leader
Paul Eggert of Aurora is among new officers recently elected to lead Aurora District United Methodist men. One of five districts in the United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Conference, the Aurora District comprises 76 clergy and 58 churches from Sugar Grove to Yorkville to Morris, plus Lombard, Orland Park, and
Wesley United Methodist Church preschool pizza, pasta, March 26
Wesley United Methodist Church preschool in Aurora will hold an all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will help benefit the preschool. Dinner will include pizzas, pastas,
Methodist Ash Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist February 26
Five Fox Valley United Methodist churches will co-sponsor an annual community Ash Wednesday service to open Lent at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Wesley UMC, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Donations will be accepted to benefit Aurora area farmers