CWU: World Community Day

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Church Women United Invites You

Church Women United of the St. Paul Area invites you to attend World Community Day, November 5, 10 am to1 pm at Centennial UMC, 1524 County Rd. C2, in Roseville, MN. A light lunch will be served.

The cost is only $15. You can pay at the door with cash or check payable to St. Paul CWU.

If you’re unable to attend in person but wish to make a donation please, mail your check to: Sue Rengstorf, 590 Suzanne Avenue, Shoreview, MN 55126.

Church Women United is an inclusive ecumenical Christian women's movement celebrating unity in diversity and empowering women to work towards a world of peace and justice.

Donations for "Nickels for National" and "Fellowship of the Least Coin" will be collected. Offering will go to National Office CWU to further the work of the movement.

Click here to register by October 28, 2022. You should receive a confirmation email from "google forms.” Check your spam or junk mail if not received. For questions regarding registration, click here to contact Sandy or phone 952-270-1157.

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