Christmas Planning Zoom Call

Location: Zoom

Nov. 19 at 10 am

Whether you are like so many retail stores and have been planning Christmas at your church since August or you are just now starting to think about how you can make the season special for your church and community, you are invited to an online Zoom conversation to exchange ideas. A panel of church leaders will offer creative ideas for the season and we will learn from one another in the hopes of sharing the love of Christ in new ways.

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