Aurora Mayor, Police Chief Test Positive for COVID-19
AURORA, Ill., March 27, 2020 — The Kane County Health Department confirmed the positive COVID-19 test results for Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman. Under stern advice from the health department, both were tested last Saturday after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I am thankful for the health experts and their recommendation for testing,” said Mayor Richard C. Irvin. “I am not certain when I contracted the virus, but I was able to curb any further community spread by self-quarantining and not going about each day with business as usual, albeit withRead More
Congregational leaders find themselves relying on multiple digital tools....
Opinion: COVID-19 could end church as we know it. And I feel fine.
by: Paul O’Donnell (C. Christopher Smith) March 27, 2020 (RNS) — The coronavirus pandemic has quickly swept the globe, throwing just about every human institution into chaos. Faith communities areRead More
“Governors can save hundreds of lives right now by releasing these detainees,” said Elizabeth Weinbloom...
‘Deadly as Dachau’: Activists call for mass decarceration during pandemic
by: Aysha Khan BOSTON, March 25, 2020 (RNS) — If any locals still braving the streets walked past Boston’s John F. Kennedy Federal Building over the weekend, they may haveRead More
"Such considerations turn human lives into checkmarks on a page rather than the sacred mystery they are," he wrote.
Moore: Sanctity of human life takes priority during pandemic
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 (BP) — The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic “is no time to turn our eyes away from the sanctity of human life,” Southern Baptist ethicistRead More
If you are willing to write thank- you cards, contact Flowing Forth Pastor Derek Rogers...
Aurora Methodists to thank healthcare workers
AURORA, Ill., March 26, 2020 — Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora is looking for people willing to write thank-you notes for delivery to area frontline healthcare workers. IfRead More
One young couple in Arkansas is heaven-bound thanks to that creativity.
Drive-in worship services lead to new opportunities
by Tobin Perry HARRISBURG, Ark., March 23, 2020 (BP) — Facing the inability to gather for worship, Southern Baptist churches got creative yesterday (March 22). One young couple in ArkansasRead More
Volunteers responded to the shutdown with a mix of emotions...
Coronavirus forces Kendall County PADS to close shelters but not hearts to homeless
By Tom SiebertYORKVILLE, Ill., March 23, 2020 — The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic forced Kendall County PADS to abruptly cut short its tenth shelter season by about one month, butRead More
Again and again, from late January through mid-March, President Trump called the coronavirus no big deal.
Opinion: Why some keep believing when Trumpian prophecy fails
by: Mark Silk March 23, 2020 (RNS) — Again and again, from late January through mid-March, President Trump called the coronavirus no big deal. “We have it totally under control,”Read More
This foolhardy decision tracks Falwell’s conspiratorial thinking about COVID-19 and smacks of defiance.
Dear Liberty University board: Please stop Jerry Falwell Jr. before it’s too late
by: Bob Smietana March 22, 2020 (RNS) – Jerry Falwell, Jr. is about to make a terrible mistake. It’s time for the Liberty University Board to stop him and shutRead More
Coronavirus Alters Hessed House
Crosby: Hesed House ‘trying not to be ground zero in Aurora’ for coronavirus outbreak
A tuberculosis crisis in 2010 led to better implementation of sophisticated protocols and physical changes to Aurora’s homeless shelter that has put the nonprofit in a better position to prevent,Read More
In the Arab world, some Muslim clerics believe that the Day of Judgement is approaching...
Hesham Shehab: Coronavirus, the End Times, and the Advent of the Shiite Messiah
The world’s governments are taking measures to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, and fears are increasing about it, and the world is moving towards more isolation, by closing borders andRead More
As of 3/22/2020
Aurora churches Online/Live Streaming of Sunday worship (as of 3/22/20)
Listings of Aurora Churches Online/Live Streaming of Sunday Worship Service ++++++++++++ First Presbyterian Church www.firstpresaurora.org/live-streaming-sermons 10:00 a.m. Warehouse Church www.warehousechurch.org/onlineworship 10:00 a.m. Flowing Forth United Methodist Church www.flowingforthumc.org recorded accessRead More
The Grammy-winning artist told fans she is self-quarantining with her husband at their home in Oklahoma.
CCM artist Sandi Patty reveals positive COVID-19 diagnosis
by Tess Schoonhoven OKLAHOMA CITY, March 18, 2020 (BP) — Gospel singer Sandi Patty announced through Facebook Tuesday (March 17) she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Grammy-winning artist toldRead More
Nizamuddin may sound like the perfect candidate for the job, but his background also raises some concerns.
Circuit Judge Candidate tied to Islamist groups with history of political corruption, terror links
On February 25, the Chicago Tribune endorsed the president of the Muslim Bar Association of Illinois, Dr. Azam Nizamuddin, the Democratic candidate for the position of Circuit Judge in DupageRead More
The spiritual sessions have become a regular part of Warren’s routine before Democratic debates...
Meet the pastor who prays over Elizabeth Warren before every debate
by: Jack Jenkins NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 26, 2020 (RNS) — Shortly before she took the stage Tuesday night (Feb. 25) to engage with Democratic opponents during a debate inRead More
Five Fox Valley United Methodist churches will co-sponsor an annual community Ash Wednesday service...
Aurora-area Methodists to hold community Ash Wednesday service
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 7, 2020 — 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, atRead More
Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore expressed gratitude for the Senate's intention to vote...
Senate prepares to act on two pro-life bills
by Tom Strode EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated to correct the date of the Senate votes. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 (BP) — Pro-life advocates in the U.S. Senate willRead More
Discussion and prayer for the multi-ethnic church in Chicagoland
World Relief luncheon discusses multi-ethnic churches
WHEATON, Ill., Feb. 20, 2020 — On Thursday, Feb. 20, church leaders came to a World Relief – DuPage/Aurora luncheon at Faith Covenant Church, Wheaton. Keith Draper, World Relief –Read More
