Sentences with phrase «ability of smaller churches»

However, the requirements severely limit the ability of smaller churches, theologically convinced of the moral parity of same - and opposite - sex unions, to manifest that conviction in their practice: they can witness to equality only by declining to host opposite - sex solemnisations.

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I have thought about looking for a house church or small group, but I am guessing that such places would have this kind of communication only until they start to «evangelize» and grow, thereby losing the ability to maintain intimate communication.

A small group of food cart vendors and others who want to help expand their ability to do business noshed on hot tamales and cut fruit, items that are illegal for them to sell on the street in Chicago, during a gathering Wednesday night at a Rogers Park church.