Month: January 2020
Rev. Clyde Galow of Aurora, 91, a retired United Methodist minister, became the first congregant to accept Pastor Rogers invitation.
Exploring ‘Who Is This Man?’ Congregants invited to share pulpit
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 14, 2020 — Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, has invited congregants to share views of Jesus during “Who Is ThisRead More
Second annual trivia night fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 8
Oswego church’s trivia night to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Feb. 8
OSWEGO, Ill., Jan. 13, 2020 — Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Rt. 25, will hold a second annual trivia night fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 8, to benefit Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat forRead More
In our 50-year history as a denomination, anyway, almost nothing about us has been “united.”
Opinion: Why United Methodist Church’s plan for separation is good for everyone
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 13, 2020 (RNS) — My tribe has been in the news … again. On January 3, nearly every major news outlet reported on the United MethodistRead More
The book is scheduled to be released in mid-February, but an excerpt was published on Monday (Jan. 13) by the French daily Le Figaro.
Retired Pope Benedict promotes priestly celibacy in new book, suggesting rift between two popes
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Jan. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Former Pope Benedict XVI, who once vowed to remain hidden from the world after resigning, is once more speaking out.Read More
A document outlining the plans — timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Trump's January 2017 executive order...
White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban
by: Roxanne Stone WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2020 (AP) — The White House is considering dramatically expanding its much-litigated travel ban to additional countries amid a renewed election-year focus on immigrationRead More