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Tom Holmes
Contributing Reporter / Religion Blogger
Tom's been writing about religion – broadly defined – for years in the Journal. Tom's experience as a retired minister and his curiosity about matters of faith will make for an always insightful exploration of these topics. Tom's encouraging open discussion, so join in.
Latest News Articles
If you are bored with or have been burned by church . . .
Thirty-five years ago Marilyn Young and her husband joined River Forest United Methodist Church.
Dr. King's words resonate on July 4
Saturday is set aside as a national holiday to celebrate and appreciate the freedom we enjoy as Americans, yet the Black Lives Matter protests following George Floyd's murder are trying to tell us that some in this society have less freedom than others.
Raised Jewish at Hatch School, author pens book on Chicago's Hispanic Catholic parishes
Deborah Kanter just published Chicago Catolico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican, a quintessential story of Chicago's changing neighborhoods.
Some OPRF faith communities reopen cautiously
The website Churchfinder lists over 50 faith communities in the Oak Park, River Forest area. A quick survey by Wednesday Journal concludes about two-thirds have chosen to remain closed for now.
Latest Blogs
Bob Sherrell's Story #8
Bob finds a new entry into religion
Bob Sherrell's story, part 7
Bob climbed the career ladder at AT&T but not without some challenges.
Bob Sherrell's story, part 7
Bob Sherrell's participation in the march on Selma was a turning point in his life.
Bob Sherrell's story, part 6
Bob Sherrell experienced success at Zenith but also racism.
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