pastoral charge

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Noun[edit]

pastoral charge (plural pastoral charges)

  1. The basic unit of the United Church of Canada, consisting of one or more congregations under the spiritual leadership of a minister or ministry team.

Usage notes[edit]

  • A pastoral charge that has two or more congregations is described as a "two-point charge", "three-point charge", etc.
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