congregation

Smyth was a prominent barrister as well as a lay preacher - a member of the congregation who delivers sermons but is not ordained - who ran summer camps for young Christians.

It makes for a strange tone throughout the film, that the congregation is so horrified by kids who are clearly hungry and fending for themselves, so it’s hard to laugh at their high jinks.

Wouldn’t you know it, that crazy group of kids helps not just Grace to see the light but everyone in their congregation.

I was “first lady” of a small country church congregation and I wanted more.

It has even had an impact within the congregation here.