religious society
Organized spiritual group
A religious society is an organized group united by shared spiritual beliefs and practices.
The term often appears in formal or legal contexts to describe congregations, denominations, or faith-based organizations: The property was deeded to the religious society in 1847.
Quakers historically called themselves the Religious Society of Friends.
- ecclesiaCitizens' assembly, especially Greek
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- prayerAddress to deity
- prayer groupFaithful gathered for intercession
- denominationNamed religious group
sect · sodality · order · fellowship · meetinghouse · house of worship · worship · Sunday service · creed · articles of faith · chapter · liturgy · confraternity · conventicle · scripture · sacred text · brotherhood · elder
- student clubsdebate club, drama club, chess club, art club, book club
religious societysecular society
Culture separating state from religion
civic organization · professional association · trade union · social club · political party