Edmonton-area churches hoping to bounce back from pandemic challenges
Evolve offers a contemporary celebration of Christianity.He says his congregation has doubled to between 500 and 600 followers.
“You come out of the dark of the last couple years and there’s this void of relationship, void of community, void of real meaningful friendships,” Zantingh said. “And I think the church has an opportunity to meet that need. Click to share quote on Twitter: "Our people, they're not just friendly, they're willing to become friends. There's a big difference, I think."Zantingh eventually rented a warehouse to livestream services from, and eventually leased the church’s current home in the South Edmonton Research Park.
He says those tight-knit services attracted a number of families, including some who didn’t have a church community before the pandemic.“The beautiful, overwhelming response is from people who are new to faith,” Zantingh said.
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