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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Meanwhile, outside the congregation, the onslaught of condemnation continued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

On Sunday, Naomi walked with the rest of the congregation to the river for all the baptisms that had been put off during the winter.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez