Sentence examples for the larger church from inspiring English sources

The Central Jurisdiction was abolished in 1968, and African American Methodists were integrated into the larger church.

Later, about the 6th century, the number of altars was increased, with one in each chapel of the larger church building.

The larger church, based in Salt Lake City, banned polygamy in the 1890's as a condition for Utah gaining statehood.

"The people of the diocese are aware that they're part of the larger church, and value that, but we're selecting a bishop to be our bishop".

Stressing the religion of the heart and the piety of the individual, the movement cultivated "small churches within the larger church" for prayer, Bible reading, moral scrutiny, and works of charity.

"Should we become involved in the wider church or do we feel uncomfortable with the U.C.C.?" Voting 31too 4, church members decided they were uncomfortable, expressing dissatisfaction with certain political stands the larger church was taking.

Evangel Christian is the educational arm of one of the larger churches, First Assembly of God.

Trumpets and horns were used by nobility, and organs, both portative (movable) and positive (stationary), appeared in the larger churches.

Most of the larger churches have an array of counselling programs and support groups for those suffering from divorce, depression, addiction, or the death of a loved one.

Due to the shortage of priests in Latin America, many of the larger churches are holding joint weddings – at this one, three couples were being united.

Finally, as the pastor of one of the larger churches in town, I stood up and said, "Chief, please understand that we are not asking for your permission.