Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest
from Mailonline:
More people are tuning in to online Christian services than attended church before the coronavirus lockdown, religious leaders have said.
Major Mark Sawyer, the leader of Norwich Citadel church, said more than 2,000 people have been tuning in to his online Sunday services, compared with around 300 who would attend pre-lockdown.
Mr Sawyer, who leads the church sessions with his wife Andrea Sawyer as part of the Salvation Army, said although some seasoned worshippers were “church-surfing” by tuning in to multiple online services, many of those joining the sessions have said they are new to Christianity.
He said: “Our online services are attracting thousands, it’s just incredible.
“I’m sure that there are more people tuning in to church services now than attending before the pandemic.
“Talking to other ministers, they’re seeing the same thing as well.
“I know from contacts that a good number don’t go to church or haven’t been for a long time, so definitely far more people are connecting through media in these days and tapping into church than did before.”
Mr Sawyer, 57, added: “I think any crisis brings around a heightened kind of awareness of the bigger things of life.
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