Offertory

usgb/ˈɔːfərtɔːri/
noun

It's the part of a church service where people donate money.

During the offertory, the congregation gave their monetary gifts for the church's operations.
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Often appears as...

  • offertory collection
  • offertory procession

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Religious

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Church Tradition

The offertory is a traditional part of Christian worship and may vary by denomination.

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In our church, the offertory involves a procession to the altar.
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Generosity Highlight

The offertory emphasizes generosity; it's a time for charity, not just a routine collection.

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The pastor spoke about the importance of giving during the offertory.
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Not Mandatory

Participating in the offertory is voluntary, reflecting personal choice to donate.

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Though many passed the plate during offertory, contributing is optional.
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