church book

noun

1. any of various books commonly used by a church, as a service book or a parish register.

Word History and Origins

Origin of church book¹

before 1050; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

Like Woods, she was already steeped in DiAngelo’s ideas; Southern had led two church book groups in discussing “White Fragility.”

From New York Times

In response, another Twitter user shared their own grandmother’s church book recipe — albeit a “refined” version, which calls for white wine and garlic.

From Fox News

At age 11, he picked up a virology textbook at a church book fair.

From New York Times

The new wording for the church Book of Order extends that authorization to every congregation and reads, “Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives.”

From Salon

The new wording for the church Book of Order extends that authorization to every congregation and reads, "Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives."

From US News