Faith
Is UK Christianity Facing Decline or Revival?
Faith Facts
- The Bible Society’s recent survey suggested Sunday church attendance in the UK rose from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.
- The 2025 National Churches Survey highlights up to 2,000 churches at risk of closure, especially in rural areas.
- The British Social Attitudes Survey finds that around 40% of the UK population still identify as Christian, but regular engagement has not increased.
Recent surveys show sharply different pictures of the Christian faith in Britain, causing believers to reflect on the future.
While the Bible Society’s report brings hope to those witnessing newcomers in churches, other data point to difficulties for many longstanding congregations.
“If your church isn’t crying, it’s dying, as the saying goes.”
Churches thriving today are those rooted deeply in the biblical message and fearlessly living out their faith in the culture, which offers a vital lesson for the future of Christian witness in the UK.
This moment calls believers to renewed prayer and bold evangelism, trusting God’s promise to sustain His faithful remnant.