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Federation Move To Save Rural Churches In Iowa
In Des Moines Nov 21 the first conference of federated rural churches in Iowa closed at Zion church Madison County delegates from many rural areas formed a statewide federation. Rev. Mr Wirkiend of Zion was chosen president and Grace Nolin Bondurant secretary. Next year’s conference will be in Urbandale Federated church. The plan unites denominations to sustain small towns with multiple churches.
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Federation
Des Moines
Iowa
Zion
Adison County
Wirkiend
Zion Church
Grace Nolin
Bondurant
Urbandale ‘Federated
Sheriff. E. Robb