Small Harlem Churches Struggle to Maintain Congregation Numbers
With parishioners’ numbers decreasing, Harlem churches hope to attract younger members and newcomers to the neighborhood.
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Small Harlem Churches Struggle to Maintain Congregation Numbers
With parishioners’ numbers decreasing, Harlem churches hope to attract younger members and newcomers to the neighborhood.
