Plenty, say ministers of some established congregations.

In a few cases, however, parts of established congregations withdrew to form Congregational churches in protest over doctrinal rigidity and/or lifestyle restrictions.

Local Baptist leaders advised them to join an established congregation nearby along the Pennepeck Creek.

The building renovation was opposed by London's established synagogues, whose officials believed that new immigrants ought to join one of the established congregations.

Some established congregations have fought against immigrants, and at least one church in Queens has been sustained by disgruntled whites who left their increasingly immigrant churches.

Nano and her assistants continued their original work without becoming an established religious congregation so they were free to work for the poor without being enclosed.

There are approximately 19,945 baptized members in 142 established congregations and 12 mission churches.

The church has 4 established congregations and 1 mission station church.

But her faith requires that such services be done within an established congregation.

The growing diversity of Long Island presents challenges to established congregations, but it also can make them more interesting and vibrant.