Act of Contrition
Father bernard stood before the pulpet, looking out across his assembled congregation. the middle-aged german shepherd smiled softly softly and flicked on the switch of his clip-on microphone.
In the Service of Mystery (Pt. 25)
That did not truly matter, there was a faithful (if small) congregation.
wander ~ Chapter 1
Again, a bit of a restricted circle of friends, and everyone tended to congregate at my house anyway. mom's okay with it 'cause usually they bring over a lot of food. "but - i'll let you know.
Chapter 3: Football Star
His football tackle had scared the rest of the student congregation. "i hope i never have to tackle you like i tackled him, but that's the physical punishment for starting a fight. your parents have already agreed to it.
The Bird People
At this church, it was perfectly normal for the congregation to speak their feelings, though not many did, again for want of the english language. but angela wanted to make her feelings known to the congregation.
The Great Caged Dragon
As i met with the congregations, i was let to understand it had become my duty to attain the furthest reaches north and find forlorn souls who need to find bahamut’s love. but in doing so, i had to leave my friends and allies.
Zion: Light of the New Moon, Ch 0.1
"listening to one's congregation has always been a sign of strength for a divine leader." majh offered calmly.
Zion: Light of the New Moon Part 2, Ch 0.1
It is to this end that true believers understand that there is no good news and likewise no bad news... there is only news." she gazed around at the congregation, continuing only once she saw the noble tapestry of the telone clan strewn across
Swine King Triumphant
Cyneweald watched aescgar maneuver the priest to face outwards towards the chapel room as if he was addressing a congregation.
A sermon from the Roadhouse Bar
Shouted the motley excuse for a congregation, before resuming their usual raucous antics, the jukebox kicking back to life, hollering and carousing, a few supportive quiet looks over shoulders at the still kneeling supplicant.
A tasteful Easter
With the pope's oft-repeated words, “urbi et orbi”, the preacher finally dismissed his congregation and the assembled citizens streamed out of the church.
A Dinky Gift
But _something_ beyond the teeming congregation _did_ catch his eye. on the far side of the crowd, heading along the path that eventually snaked its way off campus towards the nearby town, was dinky.