--- title: Why Do People Go to Church? - NewChurch Live description: Years ago, mainstream American culture moved away from being a church-going culture.  Though still true in parts of the country, the idea of consistent, Sunday church attendance as part of a dedicated weekly routine shifted dramatically.  With a smile, I know those changes are here to stay!  And important to note what people do find... image: https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cosmic-timetraveler-_R1cc2IHk70-unsplash.jpg --- [![New-Church-Live-Logo-White](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Church-Live-Logo-White.png?height=45&name=New-Church-Live-Logo-White.png)](https://newchurchlive.tv/) - [WATCH](https://newchurchlive.tv/watch/) - [READ](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv) - [LISTEN](https://resources.newchurchlive.tv/podcasts) - [EVENTS](https://newchurchlive.tv/series/events/) - [GET INVOLVED](https://newchurchlive.tv/give-volunteer/) - [ABOUT](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/) - [ABOUT](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/) - [Who is Swedenborg?](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/emanuel-swedenborg-founder-of-the-new-church) - [About Pastor Chuck](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/#get-involved) - [CONTACT](https://newchurchlive.tv/contact/) [DONATE](https://pushpay.com/g/newchurchlive?src=hpp) March 3, 2022 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.newchurchlive.tv%2Fwhy-do-people-go-to-church) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.newchurchlive.tv%2Fwhy-do-people-go-to-church&title=&summary=&source=) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/home?status=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.newchurchlive.tv%2Fwhy-do-people-go-to-church) [mailto:?subject=Why%20Do%20People%20Go%20to%20Church?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.newchurchlive.tv%2Fwhy-do-people-go-to-church](mailto:?subject=Why%20Do%20People%20Go%20to%20Church?&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.newchurchlive.tv%2Fwhy-do-people-go-to-church) [← Back To All Posts](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/) # Why Do People Go to Church? Years ago, mainstream American culture moved away from being a church-going culture.  Though still true in parts of the country, the idea of consistent, Sunday church attendance as part of a dedicated weekly routine shifted dramatically.  With a smile, I know those changes are here to stay!  And important to note what people do find in church. Combining answers from several congregational polls, here is a sampling of what your fellow congregants answered….  - It helps remind of a higher path filled with joy and meaning - I go to church because it speaks to me and how I view God. - It grounds me. - We go to learn, to be reminded of what is real and important period to be inspired period to remain connected with and support the effort to build community and help God make a difference in the world. - I go to church because it helps me not feel alone.  - I realize everyone is working on or going through something.  - It gives me hope. - Unite in our attempt to understand this path that we are on - I go to church because of my relationship with God. - Because I need life to be more than waking, working, sleeping. - To start asset framing - To be reminded of the true north that is God.  - To be reminded that my journey is a shared one - I go to church to help level me.  - Being in this spiritual community has brought me the peace, friendship, and love that I need to get through the difficulties of life. - To take a break from the concerns of worldly things and focus on the spiritual - I feel lifted up and connected to my community. - Because it reminds me what is important - I want to. I cannot do it alone. - To feel closer to God - I love how I am recharged - I feel challenged to be a better person - I want to be more connected to my Lord, family, and friends.   Church is many ways has grown to include not just the “Sunday morning 10:30 AM slot” but a full week of self-defined slots.  And, through that all, the heart, the compelling why remains the same!   This post was published on March 3, 2022 #### Categories (tags): [Faith](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/faith) #### SIGN UP FOR UPDATES ### CONNECT WITH US [![instagram-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-icon-white.png?width=51&name=facebook-icon-white.png)](https://www.facebook.com/NewChurchLive/) [![youtube-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/youtube-icon-white.png?width=51&name=youtube-icon-white.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWiHVkrouw1cfmpi64m5UrQ) [![facebook-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/instagram-icon-white.png?width=51&name=instagram-icon-white.png)](https://www.instagram.com/newchurchlive/) ### IN-PERSON SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM at Mitchell Performing Arts Center 800 Tomlinson Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 [map location](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mitchell+Performing+Arts+Center/@40.132074,-75.059691,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x50bb21c099d71371!8m2!3d40.132074!4d-75.059691?hl=en-US) ### CONTACT INFORMATION PO Box 716, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 [ 215.947.2166](tel:2159472166) DOWNLOAD OUR APP [![app-google-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/app-google-icon-white.png?width=100&name=app-google-icon-white.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-church-live/id1157718837?ls=1)[![app-store-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/app-store-icon-white.png?width=100&name=app-store-icon-white.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-church-live/id1157718837?ls=1)   © 2026 NewChurch LIVE. 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