A church in the suburbs of Chicago says it is “fasting from whiteness” during Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter. “For Lent this year, First United is doing a mix of ‘giving something up’ ...

The pastor of a Chicago-area church that called on parishioners to "fast" from "whiteness" during the Lenten season is defending the controversial move amid public outcry. In a statement to Fox News ...

A church in Oak Park is drawing attention after controversy erupted last week over a phrase it used related to Lenten observances. The First United Church of Oak Park, affiliated with the Presbyterian ...

First United Church of Oak Park is "an open community united in love and justice," according to the church's website. The announcement was made in the March edition of the church's newsletter, The ...