Changes in public religiosity, the politicization of some evangelical denominations, the prolonged scandal in the Catholic Archdiocese and the COVID pandemic—they’ve taken a toll on attendance and the dynamism of many churches, nationally and in the neighborhood.
Churches in and near Bolton Hill find themselves challenged to rebuild regular attendance and renew in-person activities after extended shutdowns and ad hoc arrangements that began in 2020 with the COVID 19 pandemic. Attendance is lower than before.
Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church is beginning its sesquicentennial celebration, albeit a year late.
A group of neighbors led by Samantha Ritter is organizing to support refugee families arriving to Baltimore.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an everyday major inconvenience, but for area churches during the holiday season, trying to keep worshipers safe while maintaining holiday traditions can be especially challenging.
In this season of Passover/Ramadan/Easter, people of faith are stretched and challenged by the COVID 19 pandemic and this extended period of physical distancing.
