church (noun)
1: one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship [syn: Christian church]
2: a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" [syn: church building]
3: a service conducted in a church; "don't be late for church" [syn: church service]
4: the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church; "our church is hosting a picnic next week" v : perform a special church rite or service for; "church a woman after childbirth"