The State of Religion and Young People 2021

Gen Z is facing uncertainty.

And they’re not turning to religion to cope.

Why is there a disconnect, and how can you bridge the gap? 

Although nearly 75% of young people are religious or spiritual, they don’t turn to their faith communities to help them through stressful moments in life. And only 10% of young people told us that a faith leader reached out to them in the past year.  

This gap can be bridged. The State of Religion & Young People 2021: Navigating Uncertainty has the data, insights, & frameworks to show you how. 

Find out why young people, even religious young people, aren’t turning to religion in times of uncertainty or difficulty.  

Learn about Faith Unbundled, a framework to help leaders better understand the way young people are constructing their religious and spiritual lives by drawing on a variety of source.  

Hear from experts across religious, spiritual, and secular traditions for insights about how to connect with Gen Z in light of—not despite—this emerging, unbundled approach to faith.  

Gen Z, is pressing forward, exploring the boundaries of their faith, constructing meaning, and encountering the divine in new and unique ways.