ordain
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The groom’s mother is a founder and a member of the executive board of Ordain Women, an organization that works for the ordination of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2018
Dehlin's expulsion followed that of feminist Kate Kelly, the founder of the website Ordain Women, who was excommunicated last June after Church leaders also found her guilty of apostasy.
From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2015
Dehlin said the letter he received also cites his support of Kelly's group, Ordain Women, and his criticism of the church's lack of transparency about finances.
From US News • Jan. 15, 2015
Kate Kelly, founder of the Ordain Women movement within the Mormon church, was excommunicated for advocating for women in the priesthood.
From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2014
Ordain, then, for me all the things Thou didst ordain for the chosen ones among Thy handmaidens, and rain down upon me that which will illuminate my face and enlighten my heart.
From Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh
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