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congregation

[kong-gri-gey-shuhn] / ˌkɒŋ grɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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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

Preaching on St John's Gospel, the archbishop will tell the congregation that Jesus Christ's resurrection began while Mary waited at his tomb in grief.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Amen,” the predominantly Iranian American congregation responded in unison.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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 looked around at his congregation of sturdy villagers and farmers and saw that they did not care for such ideas.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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