Church of England figures show attendances hit by Covid

Data reveals pandemic accelerated decline in number of worshippers regularly attending C of E servicesThe Covid pandemic accelerated a decline in the number of people who regularly attend Church of England services, according to data.If there had been no pandemic – during which churches were closed for several months – the C of E estimates that about 747,000 people would have attended weekly services in 2023, continuing a declining trend. Continue reading...