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Bishop Schwerin Installation

Location: Elgin: First UMC, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL

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Formal Installation for Bishop Dan Schwerin to Northern Illinois Conference

Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 pm

First UMC in Elgin at 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL

Members of the Northern Illinois Conference will be joined by ecumenical and connectional guests.

Hospitality to follow service.

Recording of event is available here.

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