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Coming March 1: Unbound, A Practical Guide to Deliverance

Posted on February 08, 2023 in: Events

Coming March 1: Unbound, A Practical Guide to Deliverance

“Is something missing in your life, and you can’t seem to figure out what it is?"

UNBOUND

A Practical Guide to Deliverance!

DO you want to be FREE of… anxiety- fear- anger- unforgiveness- jealousy?

March 1, 2023 7- 8:30 PM

Christ the King Church, Old Lyme

Presented by Father Ray Introvigne

“I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe, plans to give you a future full of hope. When you look for Me, when you go to pray to Me, I will listen to you. When you look for Me, you will find Me. Yes when you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me with you, says the Lord and I will change your circumstances.”
Jeremiah 29: 11- 14b

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Posted on May 25, 2026 in: News

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Posted on May 22, 2026 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Posted on May 27, 2026 in: School News

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Posted on May 28, 2026 in: News

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