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in church vs at church

Both 'in church' and 'at church' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'in church' is typically used to refer to being inside the physical building of a church, while 'at church' can refer to being at the church location or participating in church activities.

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in church

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being inside the physical building of a church for services, events, or activities.

Examples:

I saw her in church last Sunday.
The choir sings beautifully in church.
We pray in church every morning.
He felt a sense of peace in church.
The wedding will take place in church.

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WELCOME TO INChurch. INchurch is located at the Sagemont Lower School in Weston. Come join us @ 10:29 a.m. every Sunday!
ImagineNations Church Sydney is a vibrant church located in the Penrith region. Services are held every Sunday at 9:30am & 5:30pm.
Made in Church Hill is the result of a collaboration between students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, Church Hill ...
5 Minutes in Church History, hosted by Dr. Stephen Nichols, is a weekly podcast that provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each ...

Alternatives:

inside the church
within the church
within the church building
inside the place of worship
inside the sanctuary

at church

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being at the church location or participating in church activities, services, or events.

Examples:

She volunteers at church every weekend.
We meet at church for Bible study.
He arrived early at church for the concert.
They are getting married at church.
The children are playing at church.

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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:

near the church
by the church
around the church
on church grounds
participating in church activities

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