meaning - "Parishioner" vs. "congregant" - English Language
12. Parishioner and congregant refer to members of a particular local faith community. The requirements for membership, of course, vary considerably, but for the most part, simply attending services at a church does not make one a parishioner or congregant of that church any more than visiting a country makes one a citizen of it.
If you are talking "on behalf of" you and someone else, what is the ...
I looked at a bunch of style guides to see what they have to say on this subject. The vast majority of them dedicate at least a paragraph to the distinction (or nondistinction) between "in behalf of" and "on behalf of"—but not one addresses the question of how to handle "on behalf of" when used by a speaker to refer to another person and to him- or herself.
How would I address people who attend church with me?
2016年1月27日 · If your church has parishes you might refer to them as "fellow parishioners", and there are likely other terms specific to different religions. – Hot Licks Commented Jan 27, 2016 at 23:09
What is the difference between a Cathedral and a Minster?
A Minster is a Church that has priest(s) that administer to and visit the parishioners. It is open to the public for worship. A Cathedral is a Church in which the throne of an Archbishop is located. An Abbey was originally a Church that was used exclusively by monks. It …
"On the one/other hand" vs. "on the one/other side"
2012年7月1日 · J.R.: Yes, I didn't want to clog up the answer itself with that level of detail, but when the word "the" is part of the "the one side/hand" juxtaposed with "the other side/hand", most of the instances with "hand" are exactly OP's context, but very few of the (far less common anyway) instances of "side" are actually for that "weighing up of alternatives" sense.
A word for a group of people in a church - English Language
2015年6月13日 · Full Definition of CONGREGATION 1 a : an assembly of persons : gathering; especially : an assembly of persons met for worship and religious instruction. - Merriam Webster. Share. Improve this answer. answered Jun 13, 2015 at 15:34. Margana. 4,007 1 13 21. That is an interesting term , to me it is mainly associated with a group of people ...
Where does “beats me” come from? - English Language & Usage …
2022年8月3日 · Origin: Mid -19th Century, American English. The origin of this expression is unclear. It may well come from poker in that a player who realizes that his cards will not win the “hand” or gambling round, will declare that the opponent’s hand “beats me.”. In other words, it is a concession of defeat.
Origin and evolution of the term 'amen corner'
2016年3月15日 · AMEN CORNER 1) In the Traditional Black Church (TBC), originally the place where the older members sit, especially older women, the Church "mothers," who are perceived as the "watchdogs of Christ" and who often lead the congregation in responsive Amens. 2) Any section of the Church where the congregation uses many verbal responses and Amens.