The phrase "whole congregation" refers to every person who belongs to a particular religious or community group, and it implies that everyone is included or involved. Full definition
Differences are based on sustained and supported differences of interpretation between faithful and sincere members of the Body — and not just of individuals, but of whole congregations or denominations. (nakedpastor.com)
Some fakers even lead whole congregations or head entire Churches. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Maybe we will even start to see whole congregations demand sustainably - made Bibles. (treehugger.com)