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Published: August 16, 2008
Norman Church Briefs: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Church to bless backpacks as school nears NORMAN — University Lutheran Church and Student Center, 914 Elm Ave., Sunday will include a blessing of backpacks for students and educators who are beginning a new school year. The blessings will be part of the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services.

Fall confirmation classes for seventh- and eighth-grade students will begin with a meeting for parents and students at 6:30 p.m. Wedne...

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