Tag: Christmas
Francis said that like the shepherds who ran to the manger to see Christ, faithful today have many failures and are “not saints.”
Do not lose hope, Pope Francis says at Christmas vigil: God loves you no matter what
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Dec. 24, 2019 (RNS) — Under the dome of Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis celebrated the Christmas vigil Mass on Tuesday (Dec. 24) byRead More
In some places, you cannot have a nativity scene without putting up a fight… or you may be frowned upon if you say Merry Christmas in public.
Hesham Shehab: Advent 3rd Sunday… How Does a Christian Develop “Spiritual Muscles?”
Matthew 11:2-15 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said toRead More
Rev. Derek Rogers, Flowing Forth pastor, opened a four-week sermon series titled "B-List Christmas" by preaching on Luke.
Aurora Methodists open Advent season with music, candles
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 1, 2019 — Songs by a children’s trio and Advent wreath candle lighting opened the Advent season Sunday, Dec. 1, at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church inRead More
The breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee a hot chocolate bar.
Oswego Methodists to host pancakes with Santa, Dec. 7
OSWEGO, Ill., Nov. 27, 2019 — Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will host a pancake breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. toRead More
The live nativity will be held on the church's east lawn. Cast members will include Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, wisemen and shepherds.
Aurora Lutherans to stage first live nativity
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 3, 2019 — Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Pl. in Aurora, will stage its first live nativity performance Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 7Read More