Interesting statistic: in terms of church, mosque, or synagogue attendance, my former state of residence, NC, ranks rather high (in the 40s) while OR ranks 24% in terms of attendance given the population size. 59% of Utahans attend Church, with a cluster of states in the Southeast being almost "tied" for second place. But the Pacific NW states? Low!
Here's a link to the article: http://www.pcusa.org/news/2015/2/24/utah-highest-vermont-lowest-newest-church-attendan/
Why is this? Perhaps it is because so many people in the Pacific NW find a place to be on Sunday morning that isn't a religious community, like the mountains skiing, or the coast, or hiking, or brunch. And more families are busy throughout the week and are ready to rest and re-charge batteries.
The days of being a member of a church of over 1,000 are over for many. Welcome to the smaller, more nimble, faith community.
Pax!
B
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