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Faith in Bethlehem Adapting to a Changing City

While some churches in Bethlehem stand vacant, others are growing, attracting young and multilingual worshippers and reconnecting people with faith.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT | Lehigh University

In Bethlehem, some churches that once filled their pews now sit quiet and vacant, while others nearby are growing and drawing young, multilingual congregations. These expanding churches are helping bring people back to faith, a trend local leaders including Pastor Jon Schwartz of Life Church have noted.