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in church vs in the church

Both 'in church' and 'in the church' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In church' is used when referring to the general concept of being inside a church for religious activities, while 'in the church' is used when referring to a specific church building or congregation.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1261 views

in church

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being inside a church for religious activities.

Use 'in church' when talking about participating in religious activities inside a church without specifying a particular church building or congregation.

Examples:

I saw him in church last Sunday.
She enjoys singing in church choir.
He prays silently in church.
They light candles in church.
We gather in church for the service.

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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:

at church
during church service

in the church

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific church building or congregation.

Use 'in the church' when talking about being inside a particular church building or referring to a specific congregation.

Examples:

The event will take place in the church.
She volunteers in the church every Sunday.
The priest is in the church.
They are renovating the church.
The choir practices in the church.

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No one in the church wants to hear about the devil.
There's a demon in the church.
Father, It's in the church.
So here is my flock together if they are not in the church.
Ripp's an elder in the church.
Thus, Peter became a unifying force in the church.
27 of those people in the church were Americans.
Be sure you document the loss of civilian life in the church.
Yes, honoria, they burned in the church.
Put Miss Witt in the church with Surgeon Reynolds.
Privately, not in the church.
Please, just go in the church.
Please tell us about the night in the church.
If there are any records, they're in the church.
On Wednesday, we meet in the church across from the museum.
I was in the church on the corner, praying.
So study Your books in the church
Says to me that she was killed in the church.
That smell in the church was a dead body.
So we'll get Hitched in the church.

Alternatives:

inside the church
within the church

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