Faith under 40
Cedar Rapids churches face aging congregations as they seek to attract 20s to 30s. Leaders cite declining attendance among boomers and Millennials, expanding formats like shorter services and bar Bible studies, plus online outreach to engage younger members and adapt to changed cultural habits.
Religious and calendar events listed for The Gazette
Music Mitch McVicker performs at Vineyard Church of Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. Saturday with a freewill donation. A First Presbyterian Church lecture at 9:45 a.m. Sunday features Peter Jauhainen on spiritualism and church decline. Mormon Baha i Center hosts Bucket List discussions Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. A Malawi ministry presentation and cultural lunch are at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and noon. Contact Katie Kascel or Rev. Blair AHEARN at (319) 377-4689.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Cedar Rapids
Peter Jauhainen
Kirkwood Community College
America
Baha'i Information Center
First Ave
Malawi
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
29Th Ave
Marion
Shadreck Galatiya
Africa
Katie Kascel
Blair A’hearn
Book Study and Lectionary Classes at Local Churches
A series of religious study events includes The God You've Always Wanted to Believe In at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion at 9 45 a m Sundays with Blair A'Hearn. Lectionary-Based Faith Sharing runs Tuesdays at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha with readings from the three year cycle. Did Just Say That The Powerful Influence of Words series airs Sundays through March 16 at Westdale Community Church Cedar Rapids led by Pastor Jeff Bell.
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Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
29Th Ave
Marion
Blair A’hearn
Prairiewoods
E. Boyson Rd
Hiawatha
Westdale Community Church
Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Bell
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