unchurch

IPA: ʌntʃˈɝtʃ

(transitive) To expel from membership of a congregation or church; to excommunicate.

Examples of "unchurch" in Sentences

The new pastor's mission was to unchurch the congregation and rebuild the church from the ground up
After years of feeling disconnected and disillusioned with organized religion, she decided to unchurch herself and explore spirituality on her own terms
The controversial decision to unchurch the historic building sparked a heated debate among the community members
Some people believe that unchurching is the only way to truly connect with a higher power without the confines of traditional religious institutions
The movement to unchurch and focus on personal spiritual growth is gaining momentum among a younger generation of believers