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Gen Z and the church

Many congregational leaders are concerned that members of “Gen Z”—those born between 1997 and 2012—are dropping out of church life. Though leaders can take consolation knowing that the trend isn’t exclusive to the ELCA, but rather experienced across all denominations, it doesn’t prevent them from worrying about the future. But there are some helpful and hopeful signs!
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