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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ian Jones

How many people follow the Church of England?

Congregations at Church of England services have grown slightly in recent years (Steve Vidler/Alamy) -

The new Archbishop of Canterbury will lead a Church of England that has seen congregations grow slightly in recent years, though numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.

There were an estimated 1.02 million regular worshippers across the Church in 2024, up from 1.01 million in 2023.

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