Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles

Peter McGraw · May 4, 2026

This post was originally published at The Conversation. When a couple marry in a church, synagogue or mosque, the ceremony does more than sanctify a union. Often, it binds two families to an institution. For centuries, marriage and child-rearing have been among the main ways adults are integrated into congregational life. Couples who share the […] The post Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles appeared first on Peter McGraw.