federated church
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federated church
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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As the term is now used a "community church" may be a church definitely affiliated with some denomination, it may be a "federated" church, or a "union" church.
From The Farmer and His Community by Sanderson, Dwight
Our federated church has grown from two small churches to the position of dominance in the community.
From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis
A federated church gives opportunity for denominational loyalty and connections.
From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis
The following are the replies to the request made at the end of the questionnaire, “Kindly express frankly your opinion of the federated church as a means of securing Christian unity and church efficiency”: 1.
From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis
On the other hand, the members of a local community are usually ready to form a federated church when they understand it.
From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis
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