cowboy church

noun

Meaning

A Christian worship service designed to appeal to people involved in ranching, rodeo, and western lifestyle culture, often held in non-traditional venues like barns or arenas.

Examples

  • The local cowboy church meets every Sunday morning in the livestock pavilion.
  • Many people who feel uncomfortable in formal cathedrals find a sense of community at a cowboy church.

Synonyms: non-denominational service, informal worship