Enchurch

/ɛnˈtʃɜːrtʃ/ verb

Definition

To bring someone into a church community or to enroll them as a church member.

Etymology

From en- (in, into) + church. The verb form means to formally integrate someone into the church or to place under church jurisdiction.

Kelly Says

To 'enchurch' someone historically meant initiating them into the church community through baptism or membership—it's like how 'enlist' means joining the military!

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