Definition

1. Noun:
   • A religious ceremony or gathering held in a church: A "church service" is a formal, organized event where members of a Christian congregation meet for worship, prayer, and religious instruction. It is the primary communal activity in a church building.

Usage

• The term "church service" specifically refers to the event itself, not the building. It is a countable noun.
• It is typically used with verbs like , , , , or .
• Common types include Sunday service, morning service, evening service, and wedding service.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The church service begins at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
  • She plays the organ during the church service.
  • The community gathers for a special Christmas church service.

Advanced Usage

• "to attend church service": to go to and be present at a service.
  • He makes an effort to attend church service regularly.
• "to conduct/lead a church service": to officiate or be in charge of the ceremony.
  • The vicar will conduct the church service this week.

Variants and Related Words

• Service (n): Can be used alone in a religious context to mean the same as "church service," especially when the location is clear from context.
  • What time is service today?
• Worship service (n): A more general term that can be used for services in various Christian denominations and sometimes other religions.
• Mass (n): The term used specifically for the Eucharistic service in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and some other churches.
• Liturgy (n): Refers to the prescribed form or ritual for public worship, often used in more formal or liturgical traditions.

Synonyms

• Divine service: A formal synonym for a religious worship service.
• Worship: Can refer to the act of showing reverence, often used interchangeably in phrases like "public worship."

Related Phrases

• Church service program/bulletin: The printed order of events for the service.
• Church service times: The scheduled hours when services are held.

Noun

1. a service conducted in a house of worship
   • don't be late for church