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A Theological Shift & Aging Church Population - Ep. 989 - October 2, 2026
Why are younger people returning to traditional churches while many established denominations continue to lose members? This episode examines the Episcopal Church's decline, the aging of its congregations, and the theological choices shaping the future of American churches.
The hosts discuss reported figures showing Episcopal membership falling from about 3.4 million in 1960 to roughly 1.5 million, alongside a reported median member age of 69 and declining attendance. They consider how these trends may reinforce one another, especially when churches close more congregations than they open…
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