There was once a time when Sunday mornings were practically sacred, reserved for hymns, handshakes, and heartfelt sermons. Churches overflowed with families spanning generations—grandparents, parents, and children gathered under stained glass to worship together. But today, more and more pews sit empty, especially where young adults once sat beside their parents.
In communities across the country, parents are quietly mourning a shift: their now-grown children are no longer showing up at church. What changed, and why have so many adult children decided to walk away from the church of their youth?
