They were supposed to leave the church. Instead, Gen Z is packing it

Published April 7, 2026 6:00am ET



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Was your church packed on Sunday? Well, of course it was. It was Easter, and the world is full of C&E Christians: people who flock to services on Christmas and Easter, but sleep in late most Sundays. 

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