a group of people who have come together for a particular purpose

congregation

the priests or ministers of the Christian church

ministry of church

the law-making body of the US and some other republics in America

delegation of representatives

a group of people appointed, elected or chosen to give advice, make rules, carry out plans, manage affairs etc, especially of government

people assembled for purpose

a group of people in a larger group (e.g. a political party) with different views, often ones that suit their own interests

group sharing a belief or cause

(in ancient Rome) a public place for meeting

meeting

to meet e.g. for a discussion or social reason

gathering, conference

a coming together of a number of people at a certain time and place, especially for discussion

gathering, conference

(of workers, students etc) to sit down in a factory, building etc and refuse to leave (as a protest)

congregation

a meeting of church officers to discuss church matters

council