Vitality after the pandemic
Congregations reporting stronger vitality, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
58% feel stronger, yet nearly half still lose attendance.
- Vitality after the pandemic: 58%. report stronger vitality than before the pandemic. Nearly 50% are still seeing attendance decline.
Source: Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations, 2025 survey · n=7,453 congregations, Sep to Dec 2025. Published Apr 24, 2026.
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58% feel stronger, yet nearly half still lose attendance. Vitality after the pandemic: 58%. report stronger vitality than before the pandemic. Nearly 50% are still seeing attendance decline.
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Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations, 2025. Source: Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations, 2025 survey (https://www.covidreligionresearch.org/study-rise-congregation-attendance/).
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