
The whole neighbourhood goes to church on Neighbours’ Day
On Neighbours’ Day, CGK Rijnsaterwoude welcomed around 250 villagers to the church square. It turned out to be a lovely day full of encounters. How did the parish organise this?
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On Neighbours’ Day, CGK Rijnsaterwoude welcomed around 250 villagers to the church square. It turned out to be a lovely day full of encounters. How did the parish organise this?

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