The phrase "church premises" refers to the area or property that belongs to a church. It includes buildings, land, and any other physical space that is owned by the church. Full definition
Several trees on church premises have been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year awards... More (premierchristianity.com)
«Individual priests and their congregations should defy the Church of England's ban on same - sex civil partnerships in church premises,» said human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, coordinator of the Equal Love campaign. (politics.co.uk)