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Aging worshippers challenge religious groups

"When Gladys Scott first came to Trinity AME Church in Lansing, Mich., more than 25 years ago, she was looking for "a family," a community that could help her and her husband in raising their three children.

Now, as a young senior — she puts her age at "about 60" — she's looking for something different.

"When you're younger you just go through life and you don't look at it," she says. "Things are clearer now. You get grounded more in your spiritual belief as you get older because you can experience and see the importance of spiritual guidance."

Aging worshippers challenge religious groups - USATODAY.com