nondenominational

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adjective non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al \ ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shnəl , -shə-nᵊl \

Definition of nondenominational

:not restricted to a denomination :not denominational

nondenominational churches/prayers

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nondenominationalism

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Recent Examples of nondenominational from the Web

Lakewood is a nondenominational church that hosts about 52,000 attendees weekly and is one of the largest congregations in the U.S. More:

— melanie eversley, USA TODAY, "Joel Osteen responds to accusations of closing church doors to Harvey evacuees," 29 Aug. 2017
Designed by K2S Architects, the soothing curves and cascading light in its inner sanctum offer a nondenominational refuge from the frenetic city that surrounds.

— karen mackenna, Fortune, "Why Helsinki Is Europe’s Must-see City for Design Lovers," 20 Aug. 2017
Security upgrades are also planned for the center's classroom area, which is used for a nondenominational pre-school during the week, Klein said.

— allan vought, The Aegis, "Harford Jewish Center leaders hope planned expansion now back on track," 8 Aug. 2017
In the Johnsons' case, because Tellas is pastor of the nondenominational Rushing Mighty Winds Church in Ozark, he was allowed to lead his father's funeral service.

— connor sheets, AL.com, "Death behind bars: Buried in Alabama's prison cemeteries, life sentences last beyond death," 6 Aug. 2017
Barbecue here is nondenominational, with Texas-style brisket and beef ribs, Alabama-style smoked chicken and white sauce and Memphis-style baby backs.

— samantha bakall, OregonLive.com, "At new Russell St. BBQ location, it pays to get there early: Scouting Report," 18 July 2017
Northview is a nondenominational church with multiple locations, including Carmel and Fishers.

— maureen c. gilmer, Indianapolis Star, "What's your passion? Tell me how you or someone you know is changing lives," 16 July 2017
Christ Chapel was rededicated as a nondenominational historic shrine in 1964.

— anna webb, idahostatesman, "Boise likes to move big stuff, and a giant tree is about to go mobile," 23 June 2017
Gabi Sheeley, Eric Meeks, Meleeza Hall and Amy Auble walk to an outdoor amphitheater to lead a nondenominational Christian church service in Bryce Canyon National Park on June 18, 2017.

— kelsey dallas, Washington Post, "A ministry set among the parks provides a spiritual awakening for some Christians," 23 June 2017

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