congregational
adjective
con·gre·ga·tion·al ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
1
: of or relating to a congregation
2
capitalized : of or relating to a body of Protestant churches deriving from the English Independents of the 17th century and affirming the essential importance and the autonomy of the local congregation
3
: of or relating to church government placing final authority in the assembly of the local congregation
congregationalism
ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shnə-ˌli-zəm
noun often capitalized -shə-nə-ˌli-
congregationalist
ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shnə-list
noun or adjective often capitalized -shə-nə-list
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web After moving to California, Sensmeier joined San Marcos Lutheran Church in 2011 and became artist-in-residence at the church and has served as its organist and congregational musician since 2017. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 However, since the U.S. sanitizes and chlorinates its water systems, people are more likely to be exposed at home or in high-risk congregational settings such as prisons or nursing homes, Phillips said. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 While utilizing a provision based on sexuality, congregational leaders said their concerns were broader. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Following worship, church members filled in ballots at a congregational meeting. courant.com, 19 Jan. 2022 The service will include bible readings, prayers and congregational hymns to recognize and give thanks for the Queen's reign, faith and lifetime of service, according to Buckingham Palace. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 The internal conflict between desiring to seek religious guidance and not feeling safe enough to return to in-person worship has further affected congregational membership. George Negron, Forbes, 3 June 2022 This prayer from the Reverend Sterling Morse, coordinator for African American intercultural congregational support for the Presbyterian Church, is particularly powerful. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 At the time of the funeral last year, no congregational singing was allowed, and only 30 guests could be invited. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 However, since the U.S. sanitizes and chlorinates its water systems, people are more likely to be exposed at home or in high-risk congregational settings such as prisons or nursing homes, Phillips said. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 While utilizing a provision based on sexuality, congregational leaders said their concerns were broader. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Following worship, church members filled in ballots at a congregational meeting. courant.com, 19 Jan. 2022 The service will include bible readings, prayers and congregational hymns to recognize and give thanks for the Queen's reign, faith and lifetime of service, according to Buckingham Palace. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 The internal conflict between desiring to seek religious guidance and not feeling safe enough to return to in-person worship has further affected congregational membership. George Negron, Forbes, 3 June 2022 This prayer from the Reverend Sterling Morse, coordinator for African American intercultural congregational support for the Presbyterian Church, is particularly powerful. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 At the time of the funeral last year, no congregational singing was allowed, and only 30 guests could be invited. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1