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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! Please note that Synod of the Pacific will be closed beginning December 19, 2014, and will re-open on January 5, 2015, with the exception of Monday December 22 and Monday December 29 where limited staff will be available and working in the office.
Best wishes to your Good Health!
Melinda Durham
Benefits Coordinator
Synod of the Pacific
melinda@synodpacific.org
(800) 754-0669
DISCLAIMER: THE CONTENT AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS E-NEWSLETTER ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE, AND WE DO NOT INTEND FOR THIS INFORMATION TO BE USED TO DIAGNOSE OR PRESCRIBE FORMS OF TREATMENT.
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As part of the Synod Wellness Program, we'd love your participation IN THE KITCHEN. Do you have some healthy recipes that you'd like to share? If so, please email