
Montreal Anglicans Adapt to Shifting Faith Landscape
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In Montreals Anglican Diocese, Executive Archdeacon Deborah Meister observes a shift in religious demographics. While the elderly congregation faces mobility challenges, a new wave of spiritually curious young adults and immigrants is embracing Christianity. Globally, Christianity grew by 121 million followers in the 2020s, but Islam and the religiously unaffiliated grew faster. In the U.S. and Canada, Christianitys share of the population decreased, but immigration is boosting Christian communities. Secularization appears to be slowing, with a rise in Christian identification among young people in the U.S. and Canada. Montreal Anglicans are adapting with multilingual services and inclusive practices to attract new members.
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