They did not take the time to find out which pastor or rabbi was a leader in an area and which congregations people attended. |
The off-key singing of the congregations at Church and the reels and jigs of the Connecticut fiddle players enchanted him. |
Furthermore, multiracial congregations can powerfully join hands to resist racism together. |
Emerson's survey also obtained higher figures when researchers asked individuals if they worshiped in mixed-race congregations. |
This concern for social justice, in turn, creates a norm within congregations that is supported and nourished by the congregants. |
I think it's hard sometimes, when new rectors are appointed to churches, for congregations to be completely open in their welcome. |