congregational
adj.adj. relating to a group of people who meet for religious worship. It describes things that belong to or involve everyone in a church group rather than just the leaders.
adj. relating to a congregation, especially regarding the members of a local church. Often describes activities or governance involving the entire body of worshippers.
The whole church joined in the congregational singing.
The board decided to hold a congregational vote to choose the new minister for the parish.
While some traditions centralize authority in a single leader, this denomination follows a congregational model where local members maintain autonomy over their own financial and spiritual affairs.
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'singing', 'prayer', or 'meeting'.