Join us on Easter Sunday!

By: Gail Conner

On: April 14, 2025

In: Church News, Local Events

Greater Refuge Community Church

71 Woodall Road, Cedartown, GA

10:30 a.m.

Pastor Gilbert G. Richardson invites you all!

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