Empty Pews in St. Jude's Anglican Church in Thornton, 15 miles southeast of Barrie, are typical of rural churches. Last year it was found that 15 out (...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Empty Pews in St. Jude's Anglican Church in Thornton; 15 miles southeast of Barrie; are typical of rural churches. Last year it was found that 15 out of 60 congregations in the Anglican Simcoe archdeaconry have attendances of less than 20. The United Church has been amalgamating congregations.