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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

The sense of community one can find in a congregation hungry for spiritual nourishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Tucked within the sprawling complex of Chota Imambara - a mausoleum and congregation hall - this kitchen in Lucknow is a reminder of a different kind of royal legacy.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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 was the first to reach the motorcar, but the congregation quickly crowded around.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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