prayer meetings

Communal worship gatherings

Prayer meetings are gatherings where people come together to pray, typically in a Christian context.

They're usually smaller and less formal than regular worship services, held in homes, church halls, or other spaces.

Participants may pray aloud together, take turns, or sit in silent prayer: The Wednesday night prayer meeting drew a dozen faithful members.

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