small congregation

Frequency: 7.814.2 per million words

Refers to a congregation with few members.

congregationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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small

Examples (10)

  • A lay minister was hired to serve the small rural congregation.
  • He had established a small congregation in New York City many years ago.
  • The historic chapel on the hill has a very small congregation.
  • It's often difficult for a small congregation to raise funds for major building repairs.
  • Despite its size, the small congregation felt like a close-knit family.
  • Leading a small congregation allows the pastor to know every member personally.
  • The new priest hopes to grow the small congregation by organizing community events.
  • If we don't attract younger families, we will always remain a small congregation.
  • The church building was ancient, but its small congregation was vibrant and active.
  • How does such a small congregation manage to run so many charity programs?