Congregation area is a term used to describe the part of a church or other religious building where people gather for worship. The NAVE (4 letters) is the main body of the church, usually located at the center and extending from the entrance to the altar. The APSE (4 letters) is a semicircular recess in the wall of a church, typically at the end opposite the entrance. AMENS (5 letters) are a form of congregational response used in some Christian denominations during worship services.