Sentences with phrase «autonomous local bodies»

Just as at last summer's Lambeth conference (the decennial meeting of the world's Anglican bishops), there was a strongly expressed desire to grow closer together as a global communion, to become a genuine church marked by common confession and discernment, rather than a mere federation of autonomous local bodies.

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Considered autonomous churches, these congregations freely associate with the SBC (a national body), other national Baptist bodies, state bodies (generally known as state conventions), and local bodies (generally known as associations).

When asked what should happen next having discredited the Kano State local government election, the INEC boss said the commission lacked the constitutional power to investigate any state electoral body since they are autonomous.