The phrase "a time when churches" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing historical or significant periods related to churches or religious practices.
Example: "There was a time when churches played a central role in community life and social gatherings."
Alternatives: "an era in which churches" or "a period when churches".
The clearinghouse started in 1959 as a column in the journal of the Organ Historical Society, publicizing available organs at a time when churches were being torn down in large numbers because of housing and highway construction.
Father Bullock said many priests told the cardinal that alienating Voice of the Faithful, many of whose members are mainstream Catholics, would only cause more disaffection and mistrust at a time when churches were struggling to renew parishioners' loyalty.
It's all the more remarkable at a time when churches being converted into yuppie housing, discos or carpet stores is celebrated by the decidedly secular caste of urbanists.
Instead the City Creek project represents the ultimate in back-to-the-future city planning, a reversion to the ancient ideal of building a city around its essential "sacred space". It's all the more remarkable at a time when churches being converted into yuppie housing, discos or carpet stores is celebrated by the decidedly secular caste of urbanists.
A time when churches were vital and connected to our community.
It is also a time when churches tend to focus on their missional work: if Jesus gave his all to save believers, then believers must give their all to save others.
Though the event was marred last week by clashes between the police and protesters condemning its cost, the huge and ebullient welcome for the pope provided a powerful demonstration of his influence, even at a time when church attendance has been dwindling in Roman Catholic countries like Spain.
Santorum is the all-but-official GOP "church" candidate at a time when church-state issues are raging.
The rural cemetery movement was blossoming in mid-19th century America at a time when church graveyards were filling up and the concept of public parks had yet to take root.
But all this was done in secret, at a time when church leaders publicly endorsed the junta and called on Catholics to restore their "love for country" despite the terror in the streets.
He identifies a time when black churches were safe spaces for "the children," a time when gays and lesbians sought and found refuge in churches that not only acknowledged their presence but also their value.
