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THE SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS IN AMERICA

Abstract The social service activities of religious congregations reflect the dynamic relationship between church and state in the United States. Examining congregations in particular is helpful because of their ubiquity, their position as grassroots initiatives, and the expanded scholarship on the topic following the passage of the Charitable Choice legislation in 1996. Programs offered by congregations range from small and informal efforts to incorporated organizations with their own boards and tax-exempt status. Six very broad generalizations characterize the social services provided by religious congregations: high generosity, great diversity, uniqueness and flexibility, limited depth, and frequent collaboration.