Town and Rural Festival 2023

Location: Dixon: Grace UMC 921 E Chamberlin

October 28, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dixon:Grace UMC, 921 E Chamberlin

Keagy and PACK grant recipients will present their ministries. All are welcome to attend.

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