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congregation

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


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During the service, with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in the congregation, the Catholic leader called for "greater room for freedom" and human dignity to be safeguarded.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

During her tenure, Rabbi Israel helped the congregation grow from just over 30 families to nearly 100 during her time there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

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

When she turned toward the congregation and waved, everybody smiled and clapped.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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