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Deacon Dinner with the Bishop

Location: Granite City Brewery, 1828 Arbiter Ct., Naperville, IL

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Tuesday, May 13
6 to 8 p.m. 

Granite City Brewery
1828 Arbiter Ct., Naperville, IL

Cost:$25 and includes a plated dinner.
Those with dietary restrictions will be able to order directly from the menu.

Online registration
*Deadline to register is May 5th.

Join us for fellowship and good conversation as we consider together the challenges and opportunities in the Ministry of the Deacon in such a time as this. Bishop Dan Schwerin will be joining us for fellowship and good conversation.

*Note this is the same day as Clergy Session.

Questions? Rev. Sherry Steele

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