Becker to speak about Ukraine in Mount Vernon

   Join the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. to enjoy this year’s Social Justice featured speaker.

   Charlie Becker, CEO of Camp Courageous, will share his perspective about the war in Ukraine. Becker and his son, Chad, a physician, have traveled to Ukraine on humanitarian trips. He will speak at the church located at 212 Seventh St. SE, Mount Vernon. They will meet in the church basement.

   Becker has seen firsthand how the war has impacted the Ukrainians. He is in contact with his new friends regularly and continues to support them in any way that he can. His frontline perspective will be quite illuminating. As an eye witness to the effects of the war and with his personal contacts, this Iowan’s experience will certainly shed light on the war.

   This event is open to the general public. All are welcome to attend. There will be homemade Dutch letters and other baked goods and drinks to enjoy.

   For more information, contact St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 319-895-6246.