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											To help the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song as it works toward the development of a new hymnal, Research Services surveyed a sample of pastors, music leaders, and members in…  Read more »
						 
						 
					 
					
					
						 
						
											In a previous column I examined how births (and their absence) have affected membership size in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It’s time to give the other end of the life…  Read more »
						 
						 
					 
					
					
						 
						
											The number of Presbyterians has been declining slowly but steadily in recent decades. Let’s look at concurrent changes in the number and size of congregations. – from the November 2009…  Read more »
						 
						 
					 
					
					
						 
						
											When do Presbyterians worship? The stereotype is 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings. While there is some truth to that, it doesn’t tell the whole story. – from the December 2009…  Read more »
						 
						 
					 
					
					
						 
						
											The Catholic Church may have fewer nuns than in the past, but American society has a lot more “nones”—people who express no religious preference. Here are some findings about this…  Read more »