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unc70

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1. At least half I would estimate at my church

Tue Apr 17, 2012, 01:14 AM

Apr 2012

A little difficult to estimate because different functions attract differing demographics.

This is a large United Methodist church in a university town that also has a strong Wesley Foundation and 6 other UMC churches. At a traditional 11:00 service, we probably have 100-200+ college students.

Very active high school age youth group, strong Sunday school for younger kids. Don't see that many youth at main services except in one of three youth choirs.

Fairly strong at all age groups and interests. I think this is fairly typical for UMC in NC. Seems true for many smaller churches I know, limited by population trends by locale.

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What percentage of people at your churches are under age 35? [View all] ButterflyBlood Apr 2012 OP

At least half I would estimate at my church unc70 Apr 2012 #1

Our UMC here in my small college town in Missouri is similar, though xmas74 Apr 2012 #5

About 1/4 or less. woodsprite Apr 2012 #2

That's actually a lot higher than I'd expect for that type of church ButterflyBlood Apr 2012 #4

I'd say it's mostly mid to upper middle class woodsprite Apr 2012 #7

We have only a couple of younger people and kids at our church. (Although I am GreenPartyVoter Apr 2012 #3

Families with young children are the core demographic to the future of a church. kwassa Apr 2012 #6

The church I attend with my child has done a fantastic job xmas74 Apr 2012 #8

I'd say about 1/4 are under 35 Lydia Leftcoast Apr 2012 #9

Not many, unless you count kids Hometown Prophet Apr 2012 #10

What's your issue with the messages? ButterflyBlood Apr 2012 #11

There's a hazard in lacking a lectionary Lydia Leftcoast May 2012 #12