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Gen Z are discovering the C of E’s traditions

Gen Z are discovering the C of E’s traditions

Esmé Partridge unpacks her research on how young people are finding the Church of England. 21/08/2026

The breadth of Anglicanism provides a range of entry points for spiritually curious younger people, Esmé Partridge finds

Read the full Church Times article here.

You can read the Theos and Church of England report ‘Understanding young adult journeys to faith’ here.


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Esmé Partridge

Esmé Partridge

Esmé was a Researcher at Theos until May 2026. She joined in November 2025 having previously worked in Parliament and for think tanks. Esmé holds an MPhil in the Philosophy of Religion from the University of Cambridge and a BA in the Study of Religions from SOAS, University of London. She is also a Fellow of Civic Future.

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Posted 21 August 2026

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