The Church is losing an entire generation. Here’s what you can do about it
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Emma Fowle2021-05-25T12:59:00
Even prior to Covid-19, the number of children and teenagers attending church services in the UK was in steep decline. But after a year like no other, is the answer going back to the way we’ve always done things, or is it time for a fresh approach?
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