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community church

American  

noun

  1. an independent or denominational church in a particular community.


Etymology

Origin of community church

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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Mia Perez started her Friday early, packing her 9-year-old daughter’s lunch and dropping her off at school before heading to a meeting at a community church in downtown Springfield, Ohio, by 9:30 a.m.

From Slate Sep. 18, 2024

Today they’re a familiar sight — him standing beside her in her wheelchair — visiting their small community church for the lunch on Tuesdays and a hot meal after the Sunday service.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 24, 2022

We recently purchased a community church with 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space that is being renovated into “Horton’s Hub.”

From Washington Post Jul. 22, 2022

The 49-year-old Peebles was widely known in Columbus as Uncle Sherman, devoted to community, church and family.

From Washington Times Apr. 13, 2022

The rest of the people in my community, church, and school also fell into a wide range of complexions.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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