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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.

Congregations in the news

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.

Read more at Associated Press

A House of Worship Without a Home

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, congregations meditate on what it means to be a church without a building.

Read More at Christianity Today

‘Merging Ministry and Medicine’ in a Rural Black Church

Through the efforts of church leaders committed to strengthening the health of their communities, New Hope Fellowship is a beacon of healthcare information in rural Virginia.

Read more at The Daily Yonder

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.

Explaining research relevant to Christian leaders

In this series, Faith & Leadership explores one piece of data that sheds light on what it means to be a Christian leader today.