church council
Americannoun
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Jackie Campbell, a team leader for pastoral care on the St Margaret's parochial church council, said most of the congregation are elderly people who arrive by car.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025
“I am a member of the local church council, so I think I have not only permission but also a duty to evaluate the actions of my church in light of the Bible.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2021
They’d served on the church council and staffed the nursery and raised their families together.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2020
The series received an award from a Protestant church council, Olsen said, and resulted in a book co-written by her and Mr. Efron: “Bible Stories You Can’t Forget, No Matter How Hard You Try.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 2019
“Papa is hosting a church council meeting today,” Jaja said.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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