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Rev. Gavin stressed “...the actual church, the people, will worship in the Peace House next door.”

Old Aurora church bell’s last toll; Retirement begins building’s sale, deconsecration process

St. John UCC church bell removal
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 28, 2020 — An old Aurora church bell is silent. After a final tolling Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 129-year-old, 5,000-pound brass bell and wooden wheel were removed Thursday,Read More

“Our hard working ReStore staff needs energetic volunteers to help them out with the many projects that are underway!”

Wanted: Volunteers to help open Habitat ReStore

MONTGOMERY, Ill., Aug. 13, 2020 — Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help open its ReStore at 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora on Sept. 25. Julie Clark,Read More

The ReStore will fill spaces vacated by Office Depot and Party City...

Montgomery Habitat for Humanity seeks donations to open ReStore Sept. 25

West Aurora Restore
MONTGOMERY, Ill., July 16, 2020 — Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will open a west Aurora ReStore, a resale store specializing in new and gently used home goods, onRead More

Owners of all makes, models and any age of cars and trucks may register...

Habitat to hold Aurora car show July 25

Car show
MONTGOMERY, Ill., July 7, 2020 — Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Habitat’s new ReStore parkingRead More

Domestic mission trips are designed to create opportunities for students to engage in either relational ministry or construction work.

Aurora Methodists to lend assistance to Oklahoma City tornado victims

Oklahoma City tornado
AURORA, Ill., June 3, 2019 — Inspired by Jesus’ teachings to serve others, 20 volunteers from Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will spend June 8-16 at Oklahoma City toRead More

Sponsored by InterFaith Aurora,

Aurora Methodists to host ‘Celebrating Neighbors,’ interfaith Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 18

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 10, 2018—Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will host “Celebrating Neighbors,” an interfaith pre-Thanksgiving celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.Read More

Habitat for Humanity to provide information about or prospective homeowners Oct. 24

Learn about Habitat for Humanity home-ownership Oct. 24

MONTGOMERY, Ill., Oct. 7, 2018.— Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora-area families needing affordable shelter to an information meeting about Habitat home ownership. The meeting will be held atRead More

Proceeds benefit Habitat's 2018 Faith Build

Geneva church’s chili and chocolate fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity

GENEVA, Ill., Oct. 8, 2018 — Chili and chocolate will be dished in a fundraiser to benefit Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Rejoice Lutheran Church, 0N377N. Mill Creek Rd.Read More

‘I encourage your continuing ministry here’: Aurora pastor leaves Methodist church

Aurora Methodist minister says goodbye

AURORA, Ill., May 28, 2018—Aurora resident Rev. Deborah Tinsley Taylor said goodbye Sunday, May 27, to Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora, where she served as pastor for eightRead More

Rev. Jerome L. “Father Jerry” Leake, 76, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, was honored on his 50th anniversary of ordination.

Aurora priest celebrates 50 years of ministry, 38 years as police chaplain

AURORA, Ill., May 27, 2018—An Aurora Roman Catholic priest celebrated 50 years of ministry Sunday, May 27. Rev. Jerome L. “Father Jerry” Leake, 76, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church,Read More