community church

noun

1. an independent or denominational church in a particular community.

Word History and Origins

Origin of community church¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

Mia Perez started her Friday early, packing her 9-year-old daughter’s lunch and dropping her off at school before heading to a meeting at a community church in downtown Springfield, Ohio, by 9:30 a.m.

From Slate

The refurbishment work on this chapel in Loughor, Swansea, was also paid for by the Cornerstone Community Church.

From BBC

After the conference, hosted by the Cornerstone Community Church, police in Singapore reportedly investigated him over whether his comments could undermine religious harmony in Singapore.

From BBC

“It just reminds us of all the ways we have systems to protect children,” said Tom Beasley, pastor at Hesperia Community Church.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re all invited. And no one can exclude us,” Saralegui told same-sex couples who held hands sitting on wooden pews in the Metropolitan Community Church where she had recently married her wife.

From Seattle Times