churchwoman
Devout woman congregant
A churchwoman is a female member of a church, especially one who is actively involved in its activities and governance.
The term often implies devoted participation rather than mere membership: She was a lifelong churchwoman who organized the annual charity drive.
It can also designate a female member of the clergy.
Assembled group of worshippers
- parishionersMembers of local congregation
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- sisterhoodBond among women
- laityNon-ordained church members
vestry · diocese · synod · parish · altar society · choir · ministry · deaconess
congregation
Assembled group of worshippers
- parishionersMembers of local congregation
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- sisterhoodBond among women
laity · vestry · diocese · synod · parish · altar society · choir · ministry · deaconess · elder
clergy
Ordained religious officials collectively
pulpit · nave · chapel · rector · bishop · canon · deacon · ordination · ecclesia · doctrine
faith
Trust without proof
reverence · holiness · sanctity · devotional · hymns · scripture · sacraments · communion · service · blessing
churchwomanchurchman
Male religious leader
clergyman · clergy · ordained minister · layman · priest
churchwomansecularist
Advocate for nonreligious governance
atheist · nonbeliever · heathen · pagan · infidel