A Synod
Nationally, a Synodd or locally a parochial church council.
A Synod.
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Most receive their name from the location where the council is held, such as the council of Trent, Vatican Council, etc.
Council of the Church was created in 1835.
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The Second Vatican Council was only held fifty years ago, in the Church's history, that is practically overnight. The influence of the Second Vatican Council will not be able to be evaluated for another 50 to 100 years.
Another name for a church recess would be apse.
a congregation is another name for a church assembly and more commonly used
Parochial church council was created in 1921.
Common Council of the Church was created in 1835.
the Anglican Church