congregation

Example Sentences

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A box of it recently arrived, enough to last several weeks, sent by the Vázquezes and their Lakeland congregation.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Nearly 20 people associated with Zion Church, a large, long-running Protestant congregation in the Chinese capital, were arrested in October, including founder Ezra Jin, part of one China’s largest crackdowns on Christians in years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

His words echoed those of the Reverend Jane Robertson who, during Lilia's funeral, had told the congregation how the feeling of anger in the town was "real and valid".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

When she turned toward the congregation and waved, everybody smiled and clapped.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns