Isbn: 9780852453988 - committed relationships (the eldership and oversight handbook series, band 6) (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 52 pages. 8.82x5.83x0.24 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The right joining in marriage is the workof the Lord only, and not the priests' ormagistrates, for it is God's ordinance and notman's; and therefore Friends cannot consentthat they should join them together: for wemarry none; it is the Lord's work, and weare but witnesses.' So wrote George Fox in1669 in Quaker Faith & Practice 16.01. Howcan any couple be clear that they are calledto steadfast commitment to each other Howcan the meeting witness this divine work, anduphold the couple The Quaker understandingof marriage is rooted in our history, unique,yet evolving. How could a meeting support acouple of the same sex who ask to celebratetheir life long commitment before God and inthe care of the meeting This is a practical and inspiring book forthose responsible for oversight or eldership.It will help registering officers and everyoneconcerned for committed partnerships.Couples considering their life together mayfind this informative and supportive.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextThe Quaker understanding of marriage is rooted in history--unique, yet evolving. How could a meeting support a couple of the same sex who ask to celebrate their life long commitment before God and in the care of the meeting? T.