der Gemeindekirchenrat
Translation
parish council, church council, vestry
Examples
Der Gemeindekirchenrat trifft sich einmal im Monat.
The parish council meets once a month.
Sie wurde in den Gemeindekirchenrat gewählt.
She was elected to the parish council.
Grammar Patterns
((the parish council)) a council for a church parish The parish council meets monthly.
into+4 ((the parish council)) into the parish council She was elected to the parish council.
Similar Words
Synonyms: church board, vestry, presbytery
Etymology
From 'Gemeinde' (parish), 'Kirche' (church), and 'Rat' (council). A 'council for the church parish'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: The 'Rat' (council) for the 'Kirche' (church) in the 'Gemeinde' (parish).