Generational reversal: Gen Z and Millennials now the most church-going groups, study finds
A surprising shift is underway in the religious landscape of the United States, where younger generations—Gen Z and millennials—are now reported to be the most active churchgoers in a new study. The findings challenge a longtime narrative that younger people drift away from organized religion and instead point to a renewed engagement among the youngest adults. Experts say the result may reflect a renewed appetite for community, mentorship, and support networks, as well as new ways of experiencing faith that blend in-person gatherings with digital and small-group formats. For Thai readers, the report offers a provocative lens on how faith communities adapt to changing values, technology, and family life, and what these global patterns could mean for temples, mosques, and churches at home in a country where Buddhism remains deeply woven into daily life.