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August 18, 2016
1. The search for a new congregation
Half of Americans who looked for new house of worship considered a new denomination or religion
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1. The search for a new congregation
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A third of Americans have looked for a new congregation because they moved
Why else do people seek a new house of worship?
Among those who attend worship services regularly, three-in-ten have looked for a new congregation in the past five years
Quality sermons and feeling welcome are crucial to finding new house of worship
Most people try out services when looking for a new house of worship
Half of Americans who looked for new house of worship considered a new denomination or religion
Most say finding a new house of worship was easy
Convenience main factor for many in ease of finding a new house of worship
Church theology a barrier to finding a new house of worship for some
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