church council

American  

noun

1. (in certain Lutheran churches) a body of lay delegates chosen from the congregation and charged with supporting the pastor in religious instruction, contributions to the church, etc.

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Example Sentences

Jackie Campbell, a team leader for pastoral care on the St Margaret's parochial church council, said most of the congregation are elderly people who arrive by car.

From BBC

St Leonard's Parochial Church Council in Chesham Bois, in Buckinghamshire, wanted to demolish its church hall and replace it with a "new multi-functional parish centre" to accommodate up to 275 people.

From BBC

“So have I,” said Nordgren, the president of the Paradise Lutheran Church council.

From Seattle Times

As a result, Cornwall church council chairman Andy Virr and two other PCC members stood down.

From BBC

“It’s not the pastor’s church, it’s not the Church’s church, it’s not the church council’s church, but it’s our church,” Limstrand said.

From Seattle Times