Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

Surveys about religion often ask a single question about how often people go to services. That means researchers miss an important piece of the puzzle.

By: Katie E. Corcoran, West Virginia University and Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 775

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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By Katie E. Corcoran, West Virginia University and Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University

Most U.S. adults who attend religious services attend multiple congregations, at least occasionally, according to our new research.

As sociologists who research congregational life in the United States, we fielded a nationally representative survey in 2023. We asked over 2,000 adults across many religious affiliations, and those with no religion, a variety of questions about their religious beliefs …

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