Almost 50% of Church Attendees Worship at More Than One Church, Study Shows

Almost 50% of Church Attendees Worship at More Than One Church, Study Shows

Nearly half of American churchgoers attend more than one congregation, a trend that has increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hartford Institute for Religion Research published a June report titled “Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations,” which details responses from 24,165 churchgoers across the United States representing 80 denominations. Data collection took place from September 2024 through January 2025.