In his book “White Too Long,”Robert P. Jones digs into how white supremacy as part of the history of the white Christian church.
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South Holland Master Chorale to offer “Hymns of Praise”
South Holland Master Chorale will present a “Hymns of Praise” concert on Sunday, November 20, at Sts. Joseph, Anne, and Emeric Parish.
Easter Eggstravaganza Activities Kick Off This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kids in Park Forest can get a jump on Easter this week with a true Eggstravaganza: four activities sponsored by the Recreation, Parks and Community Health Department, capped off by the traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 9. On Wednesday, April 6, kids can conduct[Read More…]
Hindus Heartbroken at Denial of Diwali Holiday in Oak Brook Schools
Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Butler School District (BSD) 53, which runs public schools in Oak Brook (Illinois), has said no to the request of Hindus of keeping schools closed on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals, starting 2021. Dr. Paul O’Malley,[Read More…]
South Suburban Youth Program in Park Forest Awarded $10,000 Grant
Yes! Program Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Word Worship Center (TWWC), located in Park Forest, Illinois, has won a $10,000 grant award from the Community Renewal Foundation’s Don Benedict Fund, to implement its Youth Empowerment Skills (YES!) Program. The YES! Program is a 5-part series of workshops aimed at providing kids[Read More…]
DeLuca Hosts Local Clergy Members for Interfaith Breakfast
State Rep. Anthony Deluca is pictured with local clergy members at his interfaith breakfast. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently brought together local religious leaders for a non-denominational, interfaith breakfast at Governor State University. Attendees discussed ways that the state can work with local[Read More…]
Interfaith Group SWIFT Takes Peace Message to the Highway
“One God, Three Faiths,” the billboard says, highlighting the mission of the Southwest InterFaith Team and its work for Peace and Understanding. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Tinley Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If “a picture is worth a thousand words,” then perhaps a well-placed billboard is worth a hundred public events. That is the reasoning behind a[Read More…]
Hallelujah Temple Offers Two Summer Camps For Youth
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hallelujah Temple in Park Forest is offering two summer camps for youth. The camps together will serve young people from age 5 to 17. The first camp, a Vacation Bible School, begins Monday, July 16, and is available for children ages 5-13. “Young people ages 5-13 are[Read More…]
Last Fish Fry Coming Up Friday At St. Irenaeus (Photo Gallery)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Knights of Columbus held their penultimate fist fry at the St. Irenaeus Religious Education Center, 207 South Orchard Drive, on Friday. Serving over 60 meals in two hours, the group is making ready for the last fish fry of the Lenten Season. The menu includes all[Read More…]
Theology On Tap From St. Irenaeus Meets Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Theology on Tap, an opportunity for younger adults to gather to discuss Catholic matters of faith, will meet this Thursday, July 13. St. Irenaeus will focus on the “Learn It” track, where participants will join together with parishes in the community for events focusing on how “each[Read More…]
