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- 1Latter-day Saint retention rate falls to 54%, study finds▼Study: Latter-day Saint retention rate falls to 54%
A new study finds that the retention rate for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has fallen to 54%, meaning fewer than half of those raised in the faith remain active members as adults. The figure reflects a broader trend of declining religious retention across many denominations in the United States, and is likely to prompt discussion about how the church engages and keeps younger generations.
- 2Highly educated Mormons attend church weekly at high rates▼86% of Mormons with bachelor’s or higher go to church weekly. That didn't surprise this reporter
A new report finds that 86% of Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hold a bachelor's degree or higher attend church weekly. The figure stands out because highly educated Americans across most religious groups tend to attend religious services less often, making Latter-day Saints a notable exception, and a reporter covering the story said the number did not surprise her.