Religious Organizations Reach Out in New Ways

Religious Organizations Reach Out in New Ways
The U2 Eucharist (Photo courtesy of holycovenantumc.org)
Religious Organizations Reach Out in New Ways
The U2 Eucharist (Photo courtesy of holycovenantumc.org)

Religious Organizations Reach Out in New Ways

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To anyone who’s ever squirmed in a church pew or dozed off during a dull sermon, recent news that Americans are losing their religion comes as no surprise. A study by the Pew Forum found that nearly half of American adults have left behind their childhood faith. And a quarter of adults under 30 say they don’t affiliate with any religion at all. But in Chicago, some congregations are finding a reason to be more optimistic. For Chicago Public Radio, Monique Parsons has this report.