9: A congregation renewed

A photographic countdown to July 4th

In 2015, Stavanger Lutheran Church faced the same challenge as many rural congregations — a visibly aging membership and few young families in the pews. A lone walker in the aisle quietly symbolized the reality of a shrinking, older community. But nearly a decade later, things have changed: the church has grown, young families have returned, and the sound of children has once again become part of Sunday mornings. A story of faith, resilience, and renewal.