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Mainline denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money

By Filings on Fri, 03/21/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Mainline Denominations
Liberalism
Progressivism
Religious Trends

“When the Episcopal Church recently announced cuts to its national staff, it was the latest in a long-running cycle among historic U.S. Protestant denominations…. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) also announced recent cuts to staff at its headquarters and in its global missions program.” - RNS

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