congregation

Example Sentences

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After a year’s forced hiatus, Kharouf went back to work for Syria’s religious endowments ministry, giving approved sermons to his congregation.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the congregation responds with rhythmic panting that slowly builds to shrieks of grief and passion, Ann finally feels at home — the burdens she’s been carrying all her life, cast into the ether.

From Salon

There were also pictures of the King at a synagogue in Manchester, where he met members of the congregation who had tried to stop an attacker.

From BBC

Many in the congregation are still sheltering at evacuation sites after the disaster wreaked havoc on the island four weeks ago.

From Barron's

According to the Times, many local pastors are concerned for minority and immigrant members of their congregations, but they are afraid of angering their conservative, white members.

From Salon