Attendance appears to be on the rise at some churches as more people turn to religious centers not only for faith and fellowship but also for inexpensive entertainment and social engagement.
Though a recent poll indicates that overall attendance is stable, some parishes are reporting increases, according to local church leaders.
As the slumping economy forces people to cut back on expenses, free entertainment offered by churches is becoming increasingly popular. Colin Kerr, director of Christian education at Charleston’s Second Presbyterian Church, said young people are the beneficiaries at his church.
“Because our church does have such a small demographic, with one-third to half of the congregation being young adults, the majority of the church’s events are geared towards a younger generation,” Kerr said.
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I pray that the seekers attending these services will come to Know Christ as Lord and Savior.