The Intersection of Racism, Immigration and Care of Creation discussion series began this month with a focus on Racism. Rev. Dr. JohnAlan Boryk offered his personal experience of growing up in Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Carolina and the profound changes he experienced after moving to Aurora, Illinois to attend college in the 60’s and having …

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Luanne Wilhelm, SLW serves on the Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking committee. Recently they created a 10 year anniversary video to create greater awareness of their work. Please see the twelve-minute YouTube video here. 

Christmas Day – Wednesday Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Hebrews 1:106; John 1:1-18 Close your eyes, let your breath slow and be still . . . Imagine yourself in the stable with Mary and Joseph. Jesus has been born! Angels sing, shepherds rejoice, and stars sparkle in the night sky. Was the …

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December 24 – Tuesday 2 Samuel 7: 105, 8b-12; 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Luke 1:67-79 Theme: I will give rest to you On this very eve of Christmas in preparation for the commemoration of Christ’ birth, God assures us that we will be given rest from all our enemies. There are …

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