What does the cryptic crossword clue "Initially, congregation unanimously values members of clergy (7)" mean?

The definition is "members of clergy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="congregation") + U (first_letter="unanimously") + RATES (synonym="values") = CURATES; definition: "members of clergy" The answer is CURATES.

Initially, congregation unanimously values members of clergy (7)

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