Sentence examples for frequent councils from inspiring English sources

Characteristic of the church in the 6th century were frequent councils to settle questions of doctrine and discipline.

(And they do so with great frequency: Australia holds a national election of some sort every two years. Voting for frequent council and state elections are compulsory, too, and turnout just as high).

There also can't be any sex in public areas, such as dance floors, and properties must open themselves up to frequent council inspections.

Although the Qatari government picked up the bill for the Doha meeting and for frequent travel, council members said that no significant financial support from Arab or Western governments had materialized despite repeated promises, so they must rely on rich Syrian exiles.

To ensure that a kosher establishment meets those standards, rabbis from a local supervisory council pay frequent unannounced visits, like restaurant critics.

Aside from their Facebook announcements — the change of government on Thursday was Message No. 26 — the council sends frequent text messages to cellphones.

Argumedo's frequent rival on the council, Baca Del Rio, faces problems of her own.

But let's be honest, the foreign and defence ministerial meetings in Nato are fewer and less frequent than the foreign affairs council meetings in the EU.

The council has had frequent changes in leadership and political alliances in recent years.

Belcher took all steps possible to ensure Dunbar could not exercise any significant powers, refusing to seat him on the council, and making frequent trips from Boston to Portsmouth to exercise his authority personally.

Historically, the collegiate function of bishops has been manifested in regional or national synods or conferences and in the less frequent meetings of all bishops (ecumenical councils).