as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth
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The light at the end of the tunnel might be a new explosion in a church or in a bus parking lot.—
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The gathering was part of Rumspringa, the rite of passage that allows community members to experience life beyond their typical conservative traditions prior to officially joining the church.—
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14 Jan. 2026
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The incident occurred while a memorial service was being held in the chapel, according to the church.—
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7 Jan. 2026
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Police said a funeral was taking place at the chapel when an altercation broke out in the parking lot and shots were fired.—
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7 Jan. 2026
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The temple’s original building was constructed in 1941.—
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7 Jan. 2026
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Reporters inside the courtroom noticed that Flores' temple and eyelid were bandaged.—
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Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
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9 Jan. 2026
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Reconstruction is now complete and the cathedral is even more breathtaking.—
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Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Kirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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