low-church (Meaning)
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low-church (a.)
Not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms; -- applied especially to Episcopalians, and opposed to high-church. See High Church, under High.
Synonyms & Antonyms of low-church
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low-church Sentence Examples
- The low-church movement emphasized piety, simplicity, and biblical literacy.
- Low-church congregations typically lack elaborate rituals and ornate vestments.
- Some low-church denominations prioritize congregational governance over clerical authority.
- The low-church emphasis on individual faith and salvation led to the development of evangelical branches.
- Low-church traditions often prioritize preaching over sacraments.
- The low-church ethos has influenced the development of non-liturgical Christian denominations.
- Low-church adherents generally emphasize personal experience and the importance of lay involvement.
- The low-church tradition has played a significant role in shaping the religious landscape of the United States.
- Low-church denominations often prioritize social activism and community outreach.
- The low-church perspective has historically been in contrast to the more formal and hierarchical high-church approach.
FAQs About the word low-church
Not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms; -- applied especially to Episcopalians, and opposed to high-church. See High Church, under
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The low-church movement emphasized piety, simplicity, and biblical literacy.
Low-church congregations typically lack elaborate rituals and ornate vestments.
Some low-church denominations prioritize congregational governance over clerical authority.
The low-church emphasis on individual faith and salvation led to the development of evangelical branches.
