HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Family Institute and Communio said they launched a statewide initiative to equip churches to support marriages and families following more than 26,700 divorces and annulments recorded in Pennsylvania in 2025.
The organizations said the effort will be deployed through the Pennsylvania Family Institute’s Church Ambassador Network, which connects pastors across the state to provide support for couples and families.
According to the 2026 Family Structure Index, 53.4% of Pennsylvania adults ages 25 to 54 are married, and 61.9% of teens are raised by married parents.
“Too often, couples do not get help until the damage is already deep,” Communio founder and president J.P. De Gance said, citing the role of churches in providing early support to struggling relationships.
The initiative will also aim to increase marriage rates among people under age 30 and connect singles and couples through church-based programs, the organizations said.
“Many churches want to help, but they need a clear pathway that is practical, proven, and sustainable,” Kurt Weaver, executive director of the Church Ambassador Network, said.
The groups said the program will use data-driven methods to expand participation and is expected to involve hundreds of churches by 2030.
Pennsylvania Family Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on family policy and community engagement, while Communio provides tools and strategies for churches to support relationships and family stability.
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