NewsLiving FaithEarly Childhood Development

The Case for Ending Children’s Church

By Bekah Stolhandske McNeel
Children raise their arms during a church service. Erika Giraud/Unspalsh
Jul 19, 2023
Share Full Article

In May, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared social isolation to be a U.S. public health crisis for its link to depression in youth and increased risks for many health conditions in older Americans.

Read the Full Article

An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
To continue reading this article — and get full access to all our magazine content — subscribe now for as little as $5.95. Your subscription helps sustain our nonprofit journalism and allows us to pay authors for their terrific work! Thank you for your support.
Subscribe Now!

Children raise their arms during a church service. Erika Giraud/Unspalsh