St. Paul's Salisbury, NC

St. Paul's Salisbury, NC

What if we didn't grow - and that was the point?

The gifts of a small faith community - and what our mission really is

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May 26, 2026
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There are fewer of us in the pews now.

Average Sunday attendance has started trickling down - 18, 16, 14.

We’ve had a few deaths, there are a few people who can’t really get to church much anymore, and some have moved away.

Even for a small church, things are small.

How worried should we be about our future?



I think it depends on what we think our future IS.


Follow St. Paul’s as we follow Jesus.

We’re using this space to think about doing and being church in new ways.

And you’re invited to join us!

Paid subscribers get a front row seat to a 30-member traditional congregation’s journey into the Future of Church.

What changes are we making? What discoveries about who we are?

Subscribe and find out….


We’re glad you’re here, and we’re already praying for you.

In fact, if you have a prayer request, you can make it right here:

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Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30am: 930 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 28144.

But mostly, just know you belong here - as part of God’s family and this community.


Let us know more about you!

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