congregation

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Rev. David Black leads the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago in Hyde Park, a congregation that describes itself as “progressive” with “traditional theology,” and also as multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic and multicultural.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the congregation representing King Charles, and will see Dame Sarah's first sermon as archbishop.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I guess what I’m getting at is: It didn’t feel exalted, but I felt purpose and that it was OK to have some responsibility — like a pastor with a congregation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“There is an anxiety amongst the congregation and just people in Tucson in general that something like this happened to somebody totally innocent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

A whisper moved through the congregation, followed by the rustle of pages as prayer books were opened.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok