1. (

• church ,
• Christian_church

) one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship ;

2. (

• church ,
• church_building

) a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" ;

3. (

• church_service ,
• church

) a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church" ;

4. (

• church ,

) the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church; "our church is hosting a picnic next week" ;

1. (

• church

) perform a special church rite or service for; "church a woman after childbirth" ;