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parish community
The community of believers who belong to a particular parish, that is, a church administrative district.
Die Pfarrgemeinde St. Michael organisiert jedes Jahr einen großen Weihnachtsmarkt.
The St. Michael parish community organizes a large Christmas market every year.
This word is made up of 'Pfarr-' and 'Gemeinde' (community/congregation). 'Pfarr-' is derived from 'die Pfarrei' (the parish), which refers to a church district. A 'Pfarrgemeinde' (parish community) is therefore the community of people in this district.
Er ist ein aktives Mitglied in seiner Pfarrgemeinde.
He is an active member of his parish community.
The word 'Pfarrgemeinde' (parish community) is used almost exclusively in the context of the Christian church. It describes the local community of believers.
Die Pfarrgemeinde trifft sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
The parish community meets for worship every Sunday.
Common verbs used with 'Pfarrgemeinde' (parish community) are 'zu einer Pfarrgemeinde gehören' (to belong to a parish community), or they describe activities such as 'Feste organisieren' (to organize festivals/events) or 'Spenden sammeln' (to collect donations).
Unsere Pfarrgemeinde sammelt Kleidung für Bedürftige.
Our parish community collects clothing for people in need.
municipality / community
'Gemeinde' and 'Pfarrgemeinde' can both mean a religious community. 'Pfarrgemeinde' is more specific: it refers to the believers who belong to a particular parish. 'Gemeinde' is broader and can also mean a town or village with its own administration. That is why the words can be confused, especially when people only talk about 'die Gemeinde'. In a church context, 'Pfarrgemeinde' is more precise; in a political or general context, you say 'Gemeinde'.
Nach dem Gottesdienst trifft sich die Pfarrgemeinde im Saal neben der Kirche.
After the church service, the parish community meets in the hall next to the church.
Die Gemeinde baut im nächsten Jahr einen neuen Spielplatz.
The municipality is building a new playground next year.