Soon,inside the packed church, Horne's coffin was solemnly brought in, and the congregation began to sing an old spiritual hymn dear to Horne herself.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

This is a congregation of the Assemblies of God denomination, where people worship with emotion.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

President Obama looked out at the congregation at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, founded in 1866 by former slaves, and remarked on the lessons of history.

VOA: standard.2010.01.17

The Senior Rabbi of Washington Hebrew Congregation M.Bruce Lustig.

VOA: standard.2010.05.23

Jews who are descendants of the priestly caste of Aaron, the first High Priest in the Bible, covered their heads with prayer shawls and raised their hands to bless the congregation.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01