Episcopal Congregations Today
A Report on Episcopal Churches in the United States
Prepared by C. Kirk Hadaway
For
The Office of Congregational Development
The Episcopal Church
April 2002
A Quick Synopsis of Data from the Faith Communities Today (FACT) Survey 2005
Introduction
The Episcopal Church participated in a massive study of religious life in America called Faith Communities Today (FACT)--the largest and most broadly based survey of religious institutions ever conducted in this country. Over 14 thousand congregations (churches, synagogues and mosques) in 41 different faith groups were included, representing over 90 percent of the worshipers in the United States. This report presents an overview of survey results for the Episcopal Church. It is based on questionnaire responses received from more than seven hundred Episcopal parishes with comparative data supplied by other mainline and conservative Protestant congregations. The 9-page questionnaire used in this study was mailed in the spring of 2000 to a stratified random sample of Episcopal churches drawn from the 1998 Parochial Report database. A total of 726 responded for an effective response rate of 68%. In most cases the survey form was completed by congregation’s rector. Additional information on Episcopal congregations and their settings were provided by Parochial Reports and Census data at the zip code level. The survey results tell us a great deal about Episcopal churches in the United States. They provide a profile of Episcopal congregations and also speak to sources of vitality and growth.
Results from Survey:
A Report on Episcopal Churches in the United States
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Overall General Findings
Understanding Episcopal Congregations
FACT Questionnaire
