Church in Action Survey 2020/21

The year 2020 was like no other in living memory, dramatically affecting the way churches engage with members and the wider community. This special survey in the Church in Action series, completed by over 1,000 Anglican clergy, examines how churches have responded to the unique challenges generated by the pandemic.

The report finds that nearly 8 in 10 churches are running or actively supporting a food bank or related provision, in some cases for the first time - and nearly 7 in 10
are offering pastoral support. 37% of church leaders said that their parish was doing more in response to rising need, including the provision of practical, emotional, financial, and digital support.