COVID-19 Impacts on Congregations
As the pandemic reshaped congregational life in 2020, Dr. Suzie Macaluso put her sociological expertise to good work and conducted two surveys about the pandemic’s impact on churchgoers – the first in May 2020 and the second in October 2020. These surveys afforded opportunities for her to share her data through several blog posts and webinars.
Impact of COVID-19 on Churches: A Data-Driven Conversation
Summer Seminar Session | July 31, 2020
This interview emerges from May 2020 research on churches in the midst of the pandemic. Suzie Macaluso presents her findings from a quantitative survey of over 1,500 church members across various denominations, dialing in on anxiety and engagement. Renee Paul reports on the results from a qualitative survey and six focus groups of over 90 ministers, elders, and past Summer Seminar attendees, spotlighting the challenges faced in their church contexts.
Congregational Response to COVID-19
Intersection Webinar | August 11, 2020
Suzie Macaluso joins Randy Harris and Carson Reed to discuss the findings from her May 2020 survey of nearly 1,500 churchgoers in the United States. Discussion points include how respondents feel their church is handling the COVID-19 crisis and their anxiety about returning to worship.
Church in the Time of COVID-19: Findings From a National Survey
Mosaic Blog Series | August 11 - September 1, 2020
In this four-part blog series, Suzie Macaluso offers key findings from her May 2020 survey about the pandemic’s impact on churchgoers.
Religious Services in the Age of COVID-19: Results From a Recent Survey
Mosaic Blog Series | November 19, 2020 - February 12, 2021
In this two-part series, Suzie Macaluso shares findings from a follow-up survey. She conducted this second survey in October 2020 to learn more about how churches have navigated the pandemic and how members perceive those responses.