Pastors, Churchgoers Tired but Hopeful for Easter 2021

Working through a time of grief. Exhausted from what they’ve been through. Excited about what’s to come.

As pastors prepare for Easter this year, they may have more insight on how Jesus’ followers felt leading up to the first Resurrection Sunday.

And much like those early gatherings of believers, Easter celebrations at church services may not be full of people but will probably be full of hope and optimism for the future.

Around 2 in 5 Christians (39%) say they plan to attend Easter services in person this year, according to Pew Research. That’s significantly lower than the 62% who say they normally attend such services. Read More