Prairie North Clergy Family Picnic 2026

Location: Freeport: Faith UMC, 1440 S Walnut Ave

Sunday, August 9
4 to 6 p.m.

Freeport: Faith UMC
1440 S Walnut Dr., Freeport

Hotdogs and hamburgers will be served.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Children are welcome!

Online registration

For more information, please contact Pastor Leslie Stanford.

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