Brunch with the Bishop

Location: Naperville: Wheatland Salem UMC, 1852 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564

Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Brunch with the Bishop

NIC Local Pastors, Associate Members, District Supply Pastors, and Certified Lay Ministers are invited to connect and converse with each other and the Bishop at this gathering. Please RSVP by Saturday, September 14 to Sharon Engert at safe331@comcast.net.

Questions about this event? Please contact Sharon at 630-739-4339.

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