October 28th: Acts 6:1—7:16 & John 14:15-31
October 27, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The Seven and Stephen. Jesus' coming to his disciples.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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