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at church vs in a church

Both 'at church' and 'in a church' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At church' is used to refer to the location where a person is attending a religious service or event, while 'in a church' is used to describe being physically inside a church building.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1835 views

at church

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the location where a person is attending a religious service or event.

Use 'at church' when talking about being present at a religious service or event. It indicates the location where the activity is taking place.

Examples:

  • I will see you at church on Sunday.
  • She sings in the choir at church.
  • We always sit together at church.
  • He volunteers at church every week.
  • They are getting married at church.
  • Public school teacher, youth minister at church.
  • Ed and Maryann met at church, when they were teenagers.
  • I was at church, begging.
  • My work at church just keeps me so busy.
  • It's what we always do at church.
  • What you saw at church was me protecting our family.
  • But I'll ask Sister Mary Fred at church on Sunday.
  • My mom told me it was okay to cause troubles at church.
  • You can't watch them at church.
  • We'll have an engagement party at church.
  • She must be praying at church.
  • I got a prayer group meeting at church.
  • There were some things said at church today.
  • Although, I think they were at church.
  • Missed you at church this morning, Curtis.
  • I looked for you yesterday, at church.
  • Perfect, happy family at church on Sundays, but at home, different story.
  • You doing something at church later?
  • [scoffs] Some guy she met at church.
  • Al and I met at church.

Alternatives:

  • in the church
  • during the church service
  • while at the church
  • at the place of worship
  • at the religious gathering

in a church

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe being physically inside a church building.

Use 'in a church' when referring to being inside a church building. It specifies the physical location within the church.

Examples:

  • We sat in a church pew for the wedding.
  • The concert was held in a church.
  • She found peace in a church.
  • He lit a candle in a church.
  • The stained glass windows in a church are beautiful.
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  • ... without attending a service in a church; for example hearing the Christian message through social media sites or in a café run as a community project.

Alternatives:

  • inside the church
  • within a church
  • within the church building
  • inside a place of worship
  • within the religious building

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