A fascinating report has recently been published by the Bible Society. It is long (and attached with this article) but these are the key findings:

1. 12% of adults stated they attended a Christian Church at least monthly in 2024. This compares with 8% in 2018.

2. The 18-24 year old age group has seen the greatest increase, going from 4% in 2018 to 16% in 2024.

3. 63% of 18–34-year-old churchgoers say they feel close to people in their local area, compared to 25% of non-churchgoers their age. 

"With much of the population, in particular young people, struggling with mental health, loneliness and a loss of meaning in life, Church appears to be offering an answer. We found that churchgoers are more likely than non-churchgoers to report higher life satisfaction and a greater feeling of connection to their community than non-churchgoers. They are also less likely to report frequently feeling anxious or depressed – particularly young women."