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  • Many of us believe that, to paraphrase Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Jesus is our Way, Truth and Life, but that God -- who is infinitely bigger than our own hearts and imaginations -- offers other ways to people of other faiths.

    Separation Anxiety Susan Palwick 2008

  • Many of us believe that, to paraphrase Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Jesus is our Way, Truth and Life, but that God -- who is infinitely bigger than our own hearts and imaginations -- offers other ways to people of other faiths.

    Archive 2008-04-01 Susan Palwick 2008

  • In those days we were building schools, and when the roll was called the Presiding Elders and Pastors of large churches were asked to pay five dollars, and all ministers one dollar.

    From Slavery to the Bishopric in the AME Church An Autobiography Heard, William H 1928

  • In those days we were building schools, and when the roll was called the Presiding Elders and Pastors of large churches were asked to pay five dollars, and all ministers one dollar.

    From Slavery to the Bishopric in the A. M. E. Church: An Autobiography William Henry 1928

  • The Presiding Officer: The Senator from Minnesota has been recognized in his own right.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • The Presiding Officer: The chair already ruled the point of order raised by the Senator from Alabama is not well taken.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • The Presiding Officer: The Senate will be in order.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • The Presiding Officer: The question is on agreeing to the motion to lay on the table the point of order of the Senator from Montana.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • The Presiding Officer: The Senate will be in order.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • The Presiding Officer: That the proceeding is in order.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

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