The Bishop’s Charge to Synod
Susan Bell
December 4, 2024
Dear members of Synod, dear people of God: how can we have faith in the future? We live bravely in a time of uncertainty and
Dear members of Synod, dear people of God: how can we have faith in the future? We live bravely in a time of uncertainty and
“Early in the morning on the first day of the week…” Dear friends, These words begin the story of life. They begin the story of
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