Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

"Roughly 12% of all adults who attend services go to multiple congregations 'regularly' and 45% attend multiple congregations 'occasionally.' Of those who attend multiple congregations, 73% attend two congregations and 27% attend three or more, at least occasionally."

"Adults who attend multiple congregations are more likely to be politically liberal, whereas political conservatives are more likely to always attend one congregation."

"Of those who do attend multiple places of worship, 24% said it's to experience a 'different style of service,' and another 24% said 'I have friends that attend.' Another common reason was to attend special events at another congregation."

"Americans who attend multiple congregations generally give less time and money to each congregation they attend. Cumulatively, however, they donate and volunteer at similar levels to people who always attend the same house of worship."

Research indicates that 12% of U.S. adults attending religious services do so at multiple congregations regularly, while 45% do so occasionally. Those attending multiple congregations tend to be politically liberal, while conservatives prefer a single congregation. Evangelical Protestants are less likely to attend multiple places compared to Catholics. Reasons for attending multiple congregations include experiencing different service styles and social connections. Although individuals attending multiple congregations give less to each, their overall contributions match those attending a single congregation.

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