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'Quiet Revival': Bible Society report shows young people in England and Wales turning to church

'Quiet Revival': Bible Society report shows young people in England and Wales turning to church

Europe Church & Missions

Church attendance is on the rise in England and Wales, especially among younger generations, marking a significant reversal in decades-long trends, according to a new report from the Bible Society. The report, The Quiet Revival, is based on two datasets compiled by YouGov: one from 2018 with 19,101 adults and another from 2024 with 13,146 adults in England and Wales. It found that younger people, particularly young men, are leading a surge in church attendance.

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