Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Search Results: "domestic-and-foreign-a-hrefviewcgin445missionary
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American Church, the
The name, and one that is growing in popularity, that is generally given to the body legally known as "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
The name, and one that is growing in popularity, that is generally given to the body legally known as "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Anglican Church, the
The name given to the Church of England as being the Church of the Anglo-Saxon race. The Church was introduced into Britain as early as A.D. 61, probably
The name given to the Church of England as being the Church of the Anglo-Saxon race. The Church was introduced into Britain as early as A.D. 61, probably
Bishop, Election of
The provisions made by the general canons of the American Church for the election of a Bishop are as follows: The Bishop of a Diocese is elected by the
The provisions made by the general canons of the American Church for the election of a Bishop are as follows: The Bishop of a Diocese is elected by the
Board of Managers
the executive committee which has charge of the general missions of the american church, and which, when the board of missions is not in session, exercises all the corporate powers of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see).
the executive committee which has charge of the general missions of the american church, and which, when the board of missions is not in session, exercises all the corporate powers of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see).
Board of Managers (2)
Comprises the Presiding Bishop, fifteen other Bishops, fifteen Presbyters and fifteen Laymen selected from the Missionary Council. The Board of Managers,
Comprises the Presiding Bishop, fifteen other Bishops, fifteen Presbyters and fifteen Laymen selected from the Missionary Council. The Board of Managers,
Board of Missions
the legislative branch of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see) and which holds its sessions during the general convention.
the legislative branch of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see) and which holds its sessions during the general convention.
Church Missions House
This is a name that ought to be familiar to every American Churchman. It is the name given to the handsome building which is the headquarters of "The
This is a name that ought to be familiar to every American Churchman. It is the name given to the handsome building which is the headquarters of "The
General Convention, the
The legislative body of the American Church which meets triennially and is composed of the Bishops and Representatives from all the Dioceses and Missionary
The legislative body of the American Church which meets triennially and is composed of the Bishops and Representatives from all the Dioceses and Missionary
Jurisdiction, Missionary
A portion of a State or Territory set apart for the missionary work of the American Church, to the oversight of which a Missionary Bishop has been appointed,
A portion of a State or Territory set apart for the missionary work of the American Church, to the oversight of which a Missionary Bishop has been appointed,
Missionary Council, the
(see domestic and foreign missionary society.)
(see domestic and foreign missionary society.)
Missions
The Missionary work of the Church. This includes Foreign Missions, as in Africa, China, Japan, etc., and Domestic Missions, i.e., the Church's work within
The Missionary work of the Church. This includes Foreign Missions, as in Africa, China, Japan, etc., and Domestic Missions, i.e., the Church's work within
Organizations, Church
The American church is not simply a teaching and worshipping body, but it is also a working organization. Its activities reach out in all directions and
The American church is not simply a teaching and worshipping body, but it is also a working organization. Its activities reach out in all directions and
Spirit of Missions, the
The official organ of the American Church by which knowledge of her missionary work at home and abroad is made known. It is published monthly, is well
The official organ of the American Church by which knowledge of her missionary work at home and abroad is made known. It is published monthly, is well
Woman's Auxiliary, the
This is a Society, as its name indicates, composed of the women of the Church which acts as an auxiliary to the DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
This is a Society, as its name indicates, composed of the women of the Church which acts as an auxiliary to the DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
