federated church

American  

noun

1. a church whose membership includes two or more congregations of different denominational affiliation.

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Etymology

Origin of federated church

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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federated church

It will be noted that the United Church of Garrettsville differs in some respects from the ordinary federated church.

From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis

Kindly express frankly your opinion of the federated church as a means of securing Christian unity and church efficiency.

From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis

This opinion was expressed after an experience of sixteen years of the federated church.

From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis

It is my opinion that for a community that is like this one a federated church is a great means to secure Christian unity and efficiency.

From Six Thousand Country Churches by Gill, Charles Otis

The "federated church" obviates this difficulty to a certain extent.

From The Farmer and His Community by Sanderson, Dwight