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Monday, 16 September 2013

The Church Guide to Dealing With an Idea

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UKViewer6:43 am, September 17, 2013
Sounds just like our PCC :(
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Lay Anglicana11:22 am, September 21, 2013
Not to mention assorted Synods...
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Kathy4:03 pm, September 21, 2013
You've been sitting on too many committees.....
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