Melinda Moore

A volunteer hangs a piece for the Uncaged Art exhibit when it was hosted in May by the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The exhibit opens with a program from 11 a.m. to noon July 22 at Church of the Holy Family, 102 Marquette St. in Park Forest.

Churches unite behind exhibit featuring artwork of detained migrant children ‘to see if we can reach people’s hearts’

July 20, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.

"Uncaged Art," which showcases artwork by migrant children held at the Tornillo Detention Center in Texas, makes its south suburban debut Saturday at Church of the Holy Family in Park...

St. Augustine Parish in Midlothian will host its 74th annual Fiesta, Thursday through Sunday. St. Augustine is the new name of the unified parishes of St. Stanislaus in Posen and St. Christopher in Midlothian.

Religion roundup: Fiesta features carnival, blessing of emergency vehicles in Midlothian, and more

July 19, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.

Midlothian St. Augustine Catholic Parish, 4130 147th St.: 74th annual Fiesta is July 20 to 22. Carnival rides and live music will be featured. Carnival rides are available from 6...

David Stephens, South Suburban College's literacy grants manager, said According to Stephens, 43 million adults in the United States have low proficiency in reading and writing, meaning they're reading and writing below third grade level. In addition, the impact of illiteracy can spill over into other generations.

Program recruiting, training volunteer tutors to combat ‘literacy crisis in America’

July 13, 2023 at 10:12 a.m.

The ability to read and write is a critical skill, according to someone who works daily to provide that tool to others. "The literacy crisis in America is reaching critical...

Learn more about contemplative prayer and its connection to the Christian Faith during a free workshop July 22 at St. John the Evangelist in Flossmoor.

Religion roundup: Contemplative Prayer program in Flossmoor, parking lot sale in Oak Lawn, and more

July 12, 2023 at 11:22 a.m.

Flossmoor St. John the Evangelist, 2640 Park Drive: Workshop on What is Contemplative Prayer? from 9 a.m. to noon July 22. The Rev. Jeremy Froyen and Timothy and Karen Pedigo...

Greek food, music and dancing will be highlighted during Greek Festival July 8 and 9 at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church in Palos Heights.

Religion roundup: Greek Fest offers food and culture in Palos Heights, C.S. Lewis film in Flossmoor, and more

July 5, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.

Palos Heights St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave.: Greek Festival 3 to 11 p.m. July 8 and noon to 10 p.m. July 9. The event features homemade...

Ann Jackson, left, founder and executive director of the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, and volunteer Pam Oliver stand by donations to be delivered to families who have a member experiencing a life-altering or chronic disease.

Flossmoor-based group provides groceries to patients with life-altering diseases

June 30, 2023 at 3:32 p.m.

Pam Oliver knows the pain of losing a loved one to cancer, but she's chosen to channel that energy into helping other people by volunteering for the Center for Food...

Divorce and Beyond support group starts a 10-week program at 6 p.m. Fridays beginning July 7 at St. Damian Pastoral Center in Oak Forest.

Religion Roundup: Outdoor concert in Evergreen Park, cabbage sale in Palos Park and healing prayer service in Palos Heights

June 28, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Evergreen Park Immanuel United Church of Christ, 9815 S. Campbell Ave.: Second Saturday Concert at 5:30 p.m. July 8 and Aug. 12. The event is being billed as "just like...

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