Sentence examples for in congregations from inspiring English sources

Community profile: There are approximately 6,000 Unitarians in Britain, in congregations run according to the principle of "congregational polity" - that is, they choose their own ministers democratically and have no hierarchy imposed upon them by the General Assembly.

Edgell shows that mothers and fathers seek involvement in congregations for different reasons.

Hundreds of church workers in congregations that have not declared themselves sanctuaries are also involved.

Many among the clergy and in congregations are uncomfortable and distrustful of charismatic practices such as speaking in tongues.

Birds are most commonly seen as breeding pairs but also in congregations of dozens to hundreds of birds where common.

"Many people learn about giving and give because of the needs they hear about in congregations," she said.

China has an estimated 8-12 million Catholics, around half of whom worship in congregations outside the control of the Catholic Patriotic Association.

It was created to advocate for more humane food choices in congregations and theological schools and encourage their support of animal welfare policies.

They work in non-profit agencies, health care and educational settings, as well as in congregations or other places of worship.

Even mainstream churches can inadvertently encourage this kind of cultural quarantine: Most Americans still bow their heads in congregations dominated by a single racial or ethnic group.

But overall, most of the vitality and growth in American Protestantism is still concentrated in congregations that are culturally and politically conservative, if not necessarily orthodox or theologically rigorous.