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   Church

   /CHərCH/

   

   noun

   • 1. a building used for public Christian worship: "they came to church with me" Similar house of Godthe Lord's househouse of prayerkirk
   • ▪ a particular Christian organization, typically one with its own clergy, buildings, and distinctive doctrines: "the Church of England" Similar denominationsectcreedfaith
   • ▪ the hierarchy of clergy of a Christian organization, especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Church of England: "Isobel would enter the Church as a deacon"
   • ▪ institutionalized religion as a political or social force: "the separation of church and state"

   verb

   • 1. take (a woman who has recently given birth) to church for a service of thanksgiving. archaic

   Word Origin Old Englishcir(i)ce, cyr(i)ce, related to Dutch kerk and German Kirche, based on medieval Greek kurikon, from Greek kuriakon (dōma) ‘Lord's (house)’, from kurios ‘master or lord’. Compare with kirk.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChristianityChristianity - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Christianity The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, the holiest Christian site Classification Abrahamic Scripture Bible Theology Monotheistic Region Worldwide Language Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, Biblical Greek, Ecclesiastical Latin Territory Christendom Founder Jesus Christ Origin 1st century AD Judaea, Roman Empire Separated from Second ...

   • Classification: Abrahamic
   • Theology: Monotheistic

   • Scripture: Bible
   • Type: Universal religion

3. facts.net › history › religion10 Facts About Church - Facts.net

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   4 days ago · Discover 10 fascinating facts about the church, its history, and its significance in religious and cultural contexts. Explore the rich heritage and impact of the church on society.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Churches_of_ChristChurches of Christ - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Churches of Christ, also commonly known as the Church of Christ, is a loose association of autonomous Christian congregations located around the world. Typically, their distinguishing beliefs are that of the necessity of baptism for salvation and the prohibition of musical instruments in worship.

   • Congregations: 41,498 (worldwide), 11,790 (U.S.)
   • Classification: Protestant

   • Members: 2,000,000 (approx.) worldwide; 1,113,362 in the United States (2020)
   • Polity: Congregationalist

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   Why do local churches need bylaws?

   • Some wonder why, on top of the organizational guidance offered by articles of incorporation and the RCA Book of Church Order ( BCO ), local churches need bylaws. We have found that it is helpful to the ongoing life of the church to have a written record of the customs and practices that govern the life of the church. Bylaws can provide that record.

   Creating Bylaws for your Church | Reformed Church in America

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   Why should you attend a church?

   • Most church-goers are excited and friendly, happy to welcome new potential members and visitors to their service. Church is supposed to be a learning experience, so don't let your ignorance of a particular religion keep you from attending. Keep an open mind and open heart. Don’t be afraid of the smaller church communities in your area.

   How to Go to Church: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

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   Is the church a real church?

   • The Church is a real Churchonly when it is a band of brothers. (iii) It was a praying Church--these early Christians knew that they could not meet life in their own strength and that they did not need to. They always went in to God before they went out to the world; they were able to meet the problems of life because they had first met him.

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6. www.gotquestions.org › definition-of-worshipWhat is the definition of worship? | GotQuestions.org

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   1 day ago · A simplified definition of worship can be stated as a continual heart attitude of bowing down in reverence and humility before the supreme Lord and Creator of the universe. Worship is the heartbeat of the believer’s existence, a lifelong celebration of the worthiness of God. To worship is to respond with one’s whole being in adoration ...

7. www.moravian.org › what-we-believeWhat We Believe – Moravian Church In America

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   2 days ago · What We Believe. The Moravian Church has stood for basic religious principles for more than 500 years. Through these years the church has often put into written form the precepts of its faith and practice in what is known as the Covenant for Christian Living.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Separation_of_church_and_stateSeparation of church and state - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The separation of church and state is a philosophical and jurisprudential concept for defining political distance in the relationship between religious organizations and the state.

9. www.christianpost.com › podcast › kc-chiefsKC Chiefs Pressured to Dismiss Butker, Maranatha Baptist ...

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   17 hours ago · Only 2% of Evangelicals define ‘Evangelical’ in political terms | Church & Ministries News Top headlines for Friday, May 17, 2024 In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who is facing backlash for his commencement speech comments on abortion, LGBT issues, and President Joe Biden.