union church

American  

noun

1. a congregation or denomination formed by the combination of two or more churches.

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Etymology

Origin of union church

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

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union church

Whatever national loyalty a man feels is indirect, the product of satisfaction with his job, family, friends, union, church, country.

From Time Magazine Archive

The union church would have 2,600,000 communicants and as many more adherents, principally north of the Mason and Dixon line.

From Time Magazine Archive

Our town was overrun by hungry clergymen of many denominations and from nearly every state, all clamoring for the lucre to be obtained by preaching in our union church.

From The Gentleman from Everywhere by James Henry Foss

At Savannah he preached in the union church of the Reformed Pastor Zuebli, and in the Lutheran church at Savannah he enjoyed the sermon of a Methodist pastor.

From American Lutheranism Volume 1: Early History of American Lutheranism and The Tennessee Synod by F. (Friedrich) Bente

It may be that some clubs may be successful in having a union church; but, if not that, at least they can frown on the spirit of jealousy between the churches and establish coöperation.

From The Complete Club Book for Women Including Subjects, Material and References for Study Programs; together with a Constitution and By-Laws; Rules of Order; Instructions how to make a Year Book; Suggestions for Practical Community Work; a Resume of what Some Clubs are Doing, etc., etc. by Caroline French Benton