20% attendance growth in three years – Craig Roberts

The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele by Dominic Steele

Sep 1, 202631:03Religion & Spirituality

After a decade of decline, Sydney Anglican church attendance has grown by more than 20% in just three years. This is now higher than at any point since 2013. But underneath the encouraging headline, the picture is uneven...

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