Category: community events
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jim wallis at wheaton college
On Tuesday evening I drove over to the Wheaton College campus to hear Jim Wallis of Sojourners speak on some themes from his new book, The Great Awakening. Given that Wallis has at times been a lightening rod for some Christians, and that he was once banned from speaking at Wheaton (for opposing the Vietnam…
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tonight: music videos at the union in naperville
The Union in downtown Naperville bills itself as a venue for spiritually significant expressions of music, film, and art. My first experience at this very cool (old) converted church building was back in November to see JJ Alberhasky and Griffin House. They’ve also hosted folks like Sleeping at Last, Derek Webb, and Sandra McCracken. Tonight…
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local music world impact: concert for darfur
In less than a month Parkview Community Church will be the location for an intriguing concert. A bunch of students have organized a concert to benefit the Darfur region of Sudan. The event deserves your attention for a few reasons. First, its a chance to hear six local bands: Belladonna, Beou-er, Sleepy Sleepy Octopus, Stain…
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iron and wine at wheaton college
I’ve said a lot about Iron and Wine on this blog. Sam Beam’s beautiful music and lyrical depth continue to intrigue. Beam will be at Wheaton College on Friday, February 15, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20. More info on the Wheaton College website. In the meantime, enjoy Flightless Bird, American Mouth from his latest…
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volunteering at the dupage convalescent center
I mentioned in a recent sermon that Maggie volunteers one Sunday a month at the DuPage Convalescent Center. This has become something she really enjoys. She always comes home with some great stories about interactions with the residents. This morning she sent me an email from the chaplain at the Center about their need for…
David W. Swanson 