# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Rockford Urban Ministries' growth with the addition of Pastor Sam Stanes to the staff!About this EventRockford Urban Ministries is thrilled to celebrate our 64th year of outreach and advocacy by growing our staff and welcoming a new Justice and Public Witness Pastor! Sam Stanes will work with Violet Johnicker and the Board of Directors and all of our member congregations to continue building love for neighbor into public policy in Rockford and beyond, and we need you to make it happen!If you are able to support this event at the $64 level, your gift enables us to reach more people at this critical time in history when civil rights are being threatened and the dangerous influence of Christian nationalism is at an all time high in this country.  The evening's program will feature inspiring speeches and an opportunity to connect with Pastor Sam as we welcome him to Rockford!Dinner includes chicken casserole, green beans almondine, rolls, fresh fruit tray, fresh vegetable tray, assorted cookies, coffee, water, and lemonade. Additional options available to meet dietary needs - please indicate any dietary restrictions on the form that will be displayed after registering.Thank you to Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) for hosting!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/welcome-dinner-for-pastor-sam/100001990584057501
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 70.14, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church
- **lat**: 42.2744346
- **long**: -89.0944868
- **full address**: Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church, 318 North Church Street, Rockford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam being held?
  - **A:** Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church, 318 North Church Street, Rockford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam?
  - **A:** Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam is organized by Rockford Urban Ministries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Welcome Dinner for Pastor Sam sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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