Storefront Churches in the Greater Bridgeport, CT, Area

“Walk down Stratford Avenue any around noon any Sunday, and amid the din of traffic, you will hear pastors making joyful noises in storefront churches.

“‘Amen, praise God! He is a great and wonderful God!’ Exhortations rise from the buildings that once housed businesses. ‘Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus!’

“Eight storefront churches, along with about as many traditional, stand-alone churches, share space on the half-mile stretch of Stratford Avenue from Third Street and east to Bishop Avenue. Despite their mission to spread the word, they are not as well loved as you might expect.”

In a recent article, the Connecticut Post examined the effects of “storefront churches” in Bridgeport, CT, and nearby communities. According to this report, these churches, although struggling with finances, are having a positive effect on the community.

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Connecticut Post: Storefront churches bring stability to people, neighborhoods (2 SEP 12)