as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate
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churches
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Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The communion is an association of Christian churches, including the Episcopal Church in the United States, that together have more than 100 million members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Spiritualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualities. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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