The youth group at First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock is in a rebuilding year, under the direction of Jackie Lawler.“Growing up, I have fond memories of my time with the […]
One very active outreach ministry at First Presbyterian Church combines talents, ideas, information, and fellowship.In 2010 congregation member Kay Darby and the late Judy Haimbaugh read an article about “prayer […]
Barndance 2022 declared ‘very successful’ fundraiserOrganizers of the 22nd annual Gavers Barndance say the July 16 event was “very successful.”An email last week to volunteers reported the evening in Emricson […]
The Woodstock Food Pantry has two new services – children’s diapers and extended hours.Current hours for clients are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.But many potential […]
Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to […]
By Lydia LaGuenews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen a 175-year anniversary comes along, it’s worth taking a deeper look.First Presbyterian Church, while having moved locations over the years, has a loyal following, with some members […]
Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCCCongresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County.The 90-minute event will begin at 4:30 […]
By Cheryl WormleyWeekly new COVID-19 cases in McHenry County were five times higher last week than the last week of June. Five weeks ago our county had just 19 new […]
After a year of improvising, Woodstock churches returning to a post-pandemic normalWoodstock church ministers and priests have used identical words to describe their congregations as they return to in-person church […]
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