the Church

Example Sentences

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I was, in my view, blessed to be raised in the church and catechized as a little kid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Originally called St Martin's Foodshare, the operation outgrew the church where it started, with volunteers also facing a huge increase in the amount of paperwork needed.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Dehlin believes his support of same-sex marriage and women’s equality in the church was also a major factor in the decision, a position the church disputes.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The “speed runner” who spoke to The Times said allegations against the church and its reputation for secrecy, in part, motivated the attention-grabbing “raids” on church buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“We had to write to check with the church registers. What the Nazi authorities were looking for, of course, were Jewish names.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti