The congregation did not take kindly to this and the police were called in to prevent what was a near riot.
A grand congregation takes place on the 3rd Tuesday.
Soon the entire congregation had taken it up and they began to move faster, not just walking now but marching to the beat.
The congregation would take five years to build a sturdier structure.
Both local congregations and national church agencies have also steadily taken on new responsibilities.
He gives me a tiny, conspiratorial smile, then takes a deep breath and addresses the congregation.
In 1984, the young congregation took a big step of faith and a major financial commitment to construct the present sanctuary.
The congregation took the pipe organ from the 1892 church and installed it in the new building.
Watching them rise, the congregation took a cue from them.
The congregation took a vote, and it was decided to build on the new site.