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Is the Catholic Church losing members in Michigan?

Is the Catholic Church losing members in Michigan?

But he and other experts say Michigan is not an outlier in the U.S. Catholic Church — and the U.S. Catholic Church is not an outlier among the nation’s Christian denominations, most of which are losing members. “There are a whole lot of societal factors converging together,” said Mary Gautier, a CARA senior researcher.

Are there any exemptions for churches in Michigan?

Dennis Lennox, a member of an Episcopal Church in Detroit, said he welcomed the update to the executive order that gives churches an exemption from being penalized.

Are there any cancelled church services in Michigan?

In metro Detroit, many churches, mosques, synagogues and temples have canceled weekend in-person services, with some of them livestreaming instead. More: Michigan churches, mosques, synagogues suspend services over coronavirus concerns More: With vacant pews, Michigan pastors urge calm, criticize coronavirus panic buying

Where can I find effective leadership in the church?

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How can you help a church in need?

Churches in low income areas are pillars of their communities and many need financial help to continue serving the communities that are most in need. How Can You Help? Encourage more stable churches to help smaller at-risk churches in their community through financial or tangible resources.

How to contact the Office of global Michigan?

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How much money did Churches Helping Churches raise?

In Phase I of Churches Helping Churches, we brought faith organizations together to raise over $1.2 million to help low-income churches all over the nation. Hundreds of churches received a $3,000 grant to help them survive through the COVID-19 crisis.

What can I do to become a mentor in Michigan?

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