De Trenquelléon continued to see the formation of female lay communities as part of her mission.

In former times the Service was larger and there was also an extensive lay community on the northern rim.

Foundation for Family and Life, a Catholic charismatic lay community.

Dahui was interested in teaching the lay community, particularly the educated Chinese scholar-officials.

The members of the lay community are called "Companions of the Abbey".

Keating began to offer workshops to the lay community in Spencer.

This resulted in bitter factionalism within the clergy and disunity among the lay community.

The practice was at the time generally accepted by both scientific and lay communities.

He also stressed te importance of involving the lay community in the work of the church.

In other traditions (Thailand, for example), the abbot is chosen by the lay community.