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
She will deliver her first sermon in the role at Canterbury Cathedral to a congregation featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales, representing the King at the historic ceremony.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 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
Some of the hymns and liturgy were the same as those sung by Anglicans around the world, but there were also differences, like the upbeat worship music that had the congregation dancing in the pews.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
I would sing a hymn in front of the congregation that Sunday.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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com-, con-
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