Sentences with phrase «remains at the local church»

In our tradition, authority remains at the local church level.

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A perusal of the Church of the Brethren Web pages provides clear evidence that a commitment to pacifism is not limited to denominational headquarters: the 48 churches of the Northern Indiana District Conference have joined to urge «the use of nonviolent approaches and interventions» in response to the terror; the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Church of the Brethren has adopted a statement in which they «remain committed to walk in the Jesus way of nonviolent love, in which evil can only be overcome with redemptive acts of love»; a group of Brethren Volunteer Service Workers have issued a statement in which they «advocate the use of nonviolent means to settle disputes» and «stand opposed to the increased drive toward militarization»; on October 7 members of local Brethren churches (along with Mennonites and others) organized a peace rally at the state capitol in Harrisburg, «Sowing Seeds of Peace: Prayers and Petitions for Nonviolent Action,» which attracted over 300 people.

He chose a secular profession but remained active in his local Christian community, volunteering with youth at the contemporary - style Celebration Church in Harare and eventually becoming its full - time minister in 2003.

The letter also says that «we feel the need to alert you and every member of your organization, because Senator Lanza's obstruction is allowing an untold number of pedophiles in Staten Island to remain at - large — free to roam the streets, work in our schools and churches, coach local sports teams, and abuse again.»