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Rev. Dick Wisdom Farewell Celebration

Location: Grace United Methodist Church 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL

Join us in celebrating and sending off Aurora Dist. Superintendent Rev. Dick Wisdom

Sunday, June 10

Open House Celebration from 2:00—4:00 p.m.

Recognition celebration at 2:45 p.m.

Please join us for an afternoon of informal celebration, light snacks and desserts, and a time to express our appreciation to Dick as he concludes his time as District Superintendent and transitions into local church ministry.

If you or your church would like to contribute to our thank you gift for Dick, please make out your check to the Northern Illinois Conference and note “Dick Wisdom Celebration” in the memo line.

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