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Prima Curia also called "first assembly of God church" is a practical church and spiritual organization based on ancient teachings of Jesus Christ. Prima Curia is from Latin meaning "first assembly".
Followers of Prima Curia believe in spiritual healing and prayer with purpose of a better life on earth. Beside the meditation, they do have a leader that lead them to learning more about God. Teachings are given in meetings to anybody who attend the church. The use of anointed items, such as water, salt, natural plants, herbs and very often spices is also frequent.
Prima Curia has spirituality group meeting and tries to reach more spiritual seekers as possible. This church is not affiliated with any other religious groups.
The leader of the church claimed Prima Curia to basically be a modern Christian church inspired by God himself.
Pentecostalism or classical Pentecostalism is a Protestant Charismatic Christian movement that emphasizes direct personal experience of God through baptism with the Holy Spirit. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, an event that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles.
"The Family: A Proclamation to the World" is a 1995 statement issued by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which defined the official position of the church on family, marriage, gender roles, and human sexuality. It was first announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley.
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Curia in ancient Rome referred to one of the original groupings of the citizenry.
The New Zealand Samoan Assemblies of God (SA/G) or (SAOG), officially The General Council of the Samoan Assemblies of God in New Zealand Inc. are a group of Pentecostal congregations predominantly made up of Samoan people. They are affiliated with the Samoan Assemblies of God church.
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