Friday, September 12, 2014

A Sampling of the State of the U.S. Church

"The National Congregations Study‘s latest look at the country’s churches, synagogues and mosques — the third wave of studies that began in 1998 —  finds more congregations:

Open their doors to gays and lesbians in active membership and in leadership.

Show racial and ethnic diversity in the pews.

Encourage hand-waving, amen-shouting, and dancing-in-the-aisles during worship.

Disconnect from denominational ties doctrines and rules that might slow or block change."

Read the full article here:
Changing Church

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