Research
Church in the summer holidays
Over the summer many churches take a break from their usual activities, as families go away or are less present during the school holidays. In our 2021 survey, 75% of single people said some or all of their church activities stopped over the summer holidays. This can leave single people feeling disconnected when home groups, social opportunities and even services stop for a month or more.
If your church stops activities over the summer, how can you ensure that those who don't go away feel connected to community, and that single people are supported?
We asked single people what their churches do well over the summer, and what they would like to see.