That’s simple, because our children are the future of the Church. And the Church is at risk. We’re just about to give you some statistics taken from recent research about the Church in the UK. They sound depressing but we believe there is still hope – and that’s why we are fighting.

The Church in the UK is at a turning point. Once at the heart of communities and national identity, it's now in sharp decline. Church of England attendance has dropped from 1.1 million in 2003 to just 685,000 in 2023 - barely 1% of England’s population. And the decline is speeding up, with Sunday attendance falling nearly 20% between 2019 and 2022. Young people are leaving even faster - under-16 attendance has plunged 58% since 2003. In many areas, there are now more church buildings than kids in the pews.

But this isn’t just about Sunday services. The Church plays a huge role in communities, running 16,000 buildings, shelters, food banks, and 4,630 schools that  educate a million kids. If its influence keeps fading, so does this vital support network. Some even predict Anglicanism in Britain could disappear by 2033, as fewer and fewer people - especially younger generations - identify as Christian.

Yet, there’s still hope. The ‘Talking Jesus’ research from the Evangelical Alliance shows that there is growing curiosity about faith among young people searching for meaning in uncertain times. 

If the Church adapts, invests in outreach, and finds new ways to connect - especially with young people and children, it can stay relevant and continue making a difference.

Now’s the time to act - not just to keep the Church alive, but to protect the work of the church and the support it provides to our society across the UK. 

If you’re asking, “How can I help?” the answer is simple: support this mission through prayer and financial giving.

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