Church of England marks 25 years since first women were ordained to priesthood

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Learning from the "godfather" of community organizing
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Church of England marks 25 years since first women were ordained to priesthood
Christian Today: A service marking 25 years of the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Church of England was held at Lambeth Palace on Friday.

Less fluff, more stuff: the science of productive meetings
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