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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

Rev. Clyde Galow shares about Jesus in his life.
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

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

Advent candle lighting
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

Rev. Rogers and other attendees learned about potential next steps for the UMC denomination...

Aurora pastor explores future of Methodism

Derek Rogers
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 2, 2019 — Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor of Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, was among 3,000 church leaders from across the nation who met inRead More

Aurora's Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will celebrate its first birthday

Aurora church plans two-Sunday birthday party

AURORA, Ill., July 1, 2019 — Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will celebrate its first birthday with a two-Sunday celebration opening Sunday, July 7. Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor, saidRead 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

With college students from around the nation, the Aurora team will serve families in need on the border in Reynosa and Miguel Aleman, Mexico.

Aurora Methodists to assist Mexico poor

Aurora Methodists to assist Mexico poor
by Al Benson AURORA, Ill., May 19, 2019–Aurora Methodists will give an assist to Mexico poor.   On Sunday, Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church inRead More

Pastor Derek Rogers opened the ceremony by introducing confirmands to the congregation.

New Aurora church celebrates first youth members

First youth members at Flowing Forth UMC
AURORA, Ill., May 6, 2019–Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, formed in October, confirmed its first youth members Sunday.   During worship services at Aurora Christian School, Pastor DerekRead More

Congregants will fight apathy with a first Serve Day.

Aurora Methodists to fight apathy with first Serve Day

'Fear and Anxiety' sermon topic. Also service day on 5th Sunday.
AURORA, Ill., March 26, 2019–“Apathy,” the fourth of seven sermons themed “Give It Up” for Lent, will be delivered by Rev. Derek Rogers on Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m.Read More

Aurora Methodists to conclude 'Small but Mighty' sermon series on Bible's lesser known books

Concluding “Small but Mighty” sermon series

"Small but Mighty" sermon series at Flowing Forth UMC
Feb. 19, 2019, AURORA, Ill. — Rev. Derek Rogers will explore Titus to conclude his four-part “Small but Mighty” sermon series Sunday, March 3, at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church inRead More