Young Adult Ministry

“Where are young adults?”

“Why aren’t they in church?”

“What can I do? Where can I go? Help!”

A Report for Local Churches by

Gregory Robert Morisse, Student Minister

gmorisse@hds.harvard.edu

This report compiles a year’s worth of research, reflection and collaborative action. Young adults—roughly ages 18-35—are leaving church (or have already left!) and are not returning. This is not the fault of young adults! Churches need to listen and learn so that we can be resources to the lives and experiences of this postmodern generation. Here’s one way to begin:

Enter Here.

Support provided by:

Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

and

First Congregational Church of Somerville