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Present Tense—Edition #6

The text reads: THE PRESENT
TENSE
present tense noun
the verb tense expressing action or state in the current moment

Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista

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    Dialogue in the Present Tense: The Wider Circle of Belonging

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    Living Faith with the Social Principles: Equipping Young People for Reflection and Action

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    Where the Hope Comes From

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    One Body: Beyond the Physical Walls

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    Justice Leaders Gather Across the United Methodist Connection

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  • Text Reads: Thank You in cursive letters, and the names of Church and Society Chairs: Rev. Robert Amundsen, Rev. Glen Connoley, Rev. Diane Dixon-Proctor, Rev. Raponzil Drake, Rev. Kimberly Hornung-Marcy, Rev. Lisa May, Rev. Don Terry

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    Celebrating Faithful Leadership for Justice and Peace

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