Study Guide Explores
Biblical Truths About
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   Cross-Cultural and Refugee Issues Orientation...

You're Invited on July 19 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Willow Creek Community Church
67 East Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL 60010
Room B104/106

Located on the corners of Algonquin Rd (Rt. 62) and Barrington Rd. in South Barrington.
Once on the WCCC campus, park in lot "B" and enter the Chapel lobby (building "B").

Go down the stairs to room 104/106.

What would you take with you if you had to leave your home in 5 minutes? How would you survive as you fled? Who could you rely on to help you as you flee? Where would you go? What would you do in a new country where you don't speak the language?

Join us to learn more about refugees, volunteering with Exodus World Service or to investigate cross-cultural interaction! Immerse yourself in experiments in culture, interactive learning about the refugee experience and learn to recognize the culture we bring into our everyday.

Contact Julie Carlsen to learn more about this Cross-Cultural and Refugee Issues Orientation or to RSVP. This training will prepare you to volunteer with a refugee family as a New Neighbor Volunteer – but there is no obligation if you attend. All are welcome! Please let me know if you're planning to come or have any questions and invite others to come with you.

  World Refugee Sunday 2008 – June 22


World Refugee Sunday will be celebrated this year on Sunday, June 22. Click Here and navigate the links to download resources and visit relevant links.

  Walk/Run for Refugees 5K Run/3K Walk
                   September 6, 2008

The Annual 5K Fun Run and 3K Walk is part of the Heritage Run/Walk organized by the Rotary Club of Long Grove. The event takes place along some of the prettiest country roads in Illinois.

Donations to the Walk/Run for Refugees help refugees arriving in the greater Chicago area! Refugees walk hundreds of miles to find peace and safety. Use your feet to help these incredible people. Proceeds from this event will be used to connect weary refugees with friendly volunteers who can welcome and assist them when they arrive in our                                                                    community.  (Register Online)

It's Easy to Participate: 

• Register (Registration will open closer to the date of the event)
• Recruit a team to support you
• Collect donations from friends, family, church members, colleagues, neighbors and others
• Set a goal…$150, $300, $500 or more!
• Turn in your donations at check-in
• Course: Winds through the historic business district and Long Grove country roads. Water and aid stations provided. Split times at miles 1 and 2.

Check-In/Registration: 6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
At Kildeer School, 3100 Old McHenry Road, just a quarter mile northwest of the 4-way stop on Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin Roads in downtown Long Grove

Certification:
The Run is a Chicago Area Runners Association registered race. Certification Number: USA-TF#: IL-99027JW

Trophies and Awards:
Awarded five deep in all age/gender categories and overall male and female. Race results based on CARA five year age groups. All walking participants will be awarded a ribbon.

Pancake Breakfast:
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Free to all registered participants. Guests: $6.00 ($3.00 per child).

QUESTIONS?
Contact Laurie Fuchs at 630/307-1400 x100.