Tucked away in England\u2019s magnificent landscape lies the small village of Peterchurch. At the annual crafts fair the Anglican church bustles with activity. But this kind of church could become an endangered species, in part because of changing demographics as people migrate to the city.<\/p>\n
A Church of England report shows that more than half of its churches are in rural areas, although only 17 percent of the population lives there. This means smaller congregations, fewer resources, and a bleak future, given the average age of attendees hovers around 55.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of it is about the demographics,\u201d\u009d said Anni Holden, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Hereford. \u201cBut also, you know, we have to be realistic, secularization amongst the indigenous population. There\u2019s no two ways about that.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n