April Wednesday Worship
Institute on Religion & Democracy 1023 15th Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DCThe Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on April 23rd at noon. This month we will...
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The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on April 23rd at noon. This month we will...
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Join leading scholars and church leaders as we explore the significance of the Nicene Creed 1700 years after it was...
The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on May 21st at noon. This month we will...
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