While participation in virtually every other form of traditional activity has declined in recent years. Generation X is only half as likely as boomers to give to church. Attendance is traditionally lowest during peoples' twenties and increases as they age. Gen Xers have steadfastly resisted traditional delayed return to Church.
Encouraging signs are the strength of volunteers from the upscale audience.
Troubling sign is the decline in volunteerism among women. Female attendance has declined over this decade. The more educated a person the more likely they are unchurched.