Stories of Congregations

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Grace Episcopal's Dream Team

When Sheila was growing up, church was one of the only places where she felt safe. She wanted to create this feeling for others, so she started the "Dream Team" at her parish, which hosts small public gatherings — like "ice cream Sundays" — with the goal of deepening their relationship with their neighbors.

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Congregations in the news

From empty pews to packed programs: A Driftless area church becomes a multigenerational community hub

Residents transformed a nearly empty Dodgeville church into a gathering place for older adults, children and others seeking connection in rural Wisconsin.

Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church

Lines packed with young adults snake outside 2819 Church, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a spot for Sunday worship.

Will Sister Mary Kay turn out the lights?

An influential order of nuns decided to complete its mission when the last sister dies. The only question left is how to finish well.

A Minneapolis pastor asked for groceries for his congregation amid the ICE surge. Thousands of volunteers came to help

Pastor Sergio Amezcua says more than 4,000 people committed their time and effort to help.

Resources and insights

Generate a religion demographics report for your zip code

This tool assists church and community leaders in accessing free online information about their communities. The initial map shows the location of other churches in your area and the Community Profile Builder provides you with social, economic and religious information on the community or neighborhoods you select.

Find curated resources to address your congregation’s needs

The Congregational Resource Guide (CRG) is an online tool designed to help leaders of all congregations find the right resources to address their unique challenges and needs.