interchurch
/'intə,nɔminl/ Cách viết khác : (interchurch) /,inrə'tʃə:tʃ/
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The local community center hosts an interchurch meeting where representatives from different congregations gather around a large wooden table to plan a charity event.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations: Describes activities, cooperation, or efforts that involve multiple Christian churches or denominations working together or sharing something in common.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The community organized an interchurch food drive to help those in need.
- Interchurch dialogue is essential for promoting unity among Christians.
- They attended an interchurch service on Easter Sunday.
Advanced Usage
- "interchurch relations": Refers to the formal or informal connections and interactions between different Christian churches.
- The bishop is an expert in interchurch relations.
- "interchurch council": A governing or advisory body composed of representatives from various churches.
- The local interchurch council meets monthly to coordinate charity events.
Variants and Related Words
- Interdenominational (adj): Very similar in meaning, specifically denoting involvement between different religious denominations. Often used interchangeably with "interchurch."
- An interdenominational prayer group.
- Ecumenical (adj): Broader than "interchurch," it refers to efforts promoting unity among all Christian churches worldwide or, in a wider sense, among all religions.
- The ecumenical movement seeks Christian unity.
Synonyms
- Interdenominational: Between or involving different religious denominations.
- Ecumenical: Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "interchurch" specifically focuses on interactions between distinct, organized Christian church bodies. It does not typically refer to interactions between different religions (e.g., between Christianity and Islam), for which terms like "interfaith" are used.
- It implies cooperation, shared activity, or commonality, rather than competition or difference.
The local community center hosts an interchurch meeting where representatives from different congregations gather around a large wooden table to plan a charity event.
Adjective
- occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations
- interchurch aid
- interdenominational cooperation between Methodists and Presbyterians