Why Church?

As the light dawns on a new year, we are asking a simple but persistent question: Why church? Why do this thing we do together? People have been asking that question for decades. Some ask it quietly and opt out, choosing a Sunday morning bagel and a few more hours of sleep. Others stay but reshape church into something easier to manage: a country club, a political tribe, a self-help space, or reliable children’s programming. Still others stay out of deep loyalty,…