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A community meeting at Thornleigh Hillcrest Uniting Church, Sydney, in July 2023. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 7 of 12) Rod Benson, 18 July 2026 In the Uniting Church, candidature for ordained ministry ordinarily arises from within the worshipping and discerning life of a local congregation. A person does not …
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What were people in biblical times doing when they cast lots? Should Christians practice this in decision-making today? Is casting lots a justification for gambling? Casting lots in biblical times The practice of rolling dice or selecting the short straw to make important decisions was common in biblical times. The practice often appears to relate …
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