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faith community

British  

noun

  1. a community of people sharing the same religious faith

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Despite differences in rebuilding efforts, the faith community celebrated the win of a congregation, even if it was not theirs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

In effect I’ve moved to a faith community, where church provides the foundation of social life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

Springfield G92’s efforts are “trying to send the message loud and clear that the faith community is against this,” Ruby said in a phone interview.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2025

“We cannot ignore the painful wounds that exist within the Catholic faith community and wider society,” he said, before addressing Pope Francis personally.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024

For Catholics, this moment signifies you have been fully welcomed into the Christian faith community, and that you have pledged to let God’s love and grace guide you always.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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