A 100-year-old Lutheran church reckons with declinePlus an interview with 'The Family Roe' author and more headlinesHi ReligionUnplugged readers, The Central Lutheran Church of Dallas celebrated its 100th birthday last week. Despite its legacy, the church has seen significant declines in attendance and participation — particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. A bishop told ReligionUnplugged that the majority of White congregations “have been in decline, frankly, for 20-plus years.” According to denomination research, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will have fewer than 67,000 members in 2050. The story of the ELCA and its Dallas church is just one window into the way mainline traditions have shifted with the rise of online worship and other factors. Contributor BeLynn Hollers reports on the church’s struggles and how they’re hoping to adapt. You also won’t want to miss this conversation between executive editor Paul Glader and author Joshua Prager about his book “The Family Roe.” The book — which does a deep dive on the history of the Roe v. Wade plaintiff — was a 2022 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction and is widely praised for its thorough research. Prager talks about his book in the context of post-Roe America, the research process and what it means to be a journalist pursuing fairness. See you next week! If you like what you read, share this with your family and friends. Reaching 100 Years In Dallas, Lutheran Church Grapples With COVID And Decline
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A 100-year-old Lutheran church reckons with decline
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