house church

noun

A group of Christians independent of traditional denominations who regularly gather for worship in private homes.

Meanings

nounhouse church (plural house churches)

plural house churches

  1. ChristianityA group of Christians independent of traditional denominations who regularly gather for worship in private homes.

    Synonyms: home church

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA group of Christians independent of traditional denominations who regularly gather for worship in private homes.

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Chicago

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