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Worshipers pray during a service at Congregación León de Judá, a rapidly growing bilingual Baptist church in Boston. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Gonzalo Alvarez (r.) leads the congregation in singing hymns at León de Judá, a Pentecostal church. After an hour of bilingual praise and worship, the congregation splits into separate Spanish and English services. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Members of the church leave after the first of two Sunday services at Congregación León de Judá in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of Boston. A new church building is being built next door with more space for the growing congregation. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Charis Bishop sits on the floor at the feet of her father, Associate Pastor Gregory Bishop, during a Sunday morning service at Congregación León de Judá in Boston. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
The devout sing with passion and emotion at Congregación León de Judá. Polls show women are significantly more religious than men – not only in America, but in many countries around the world, according to Gallup. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
The congregation sings during the first service of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Resurrección, a new Anglican church that shares space inside Congregación León de Judá's building in Boston. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A woman comes forward to be blessed at Congregación León de Judá. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A man wears an 'I love Jesus' baseball hat to church at Congregación León de Judá. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A little girl wears a big bow as she sits with her family at the early service on Sunday at Congregación León de Judá. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Father Sam Schutz (l.) and Father Brian Morelli chat with their congregation after the inaugural service of an Anglican church started by Congregación León de Judá in Boston. Gallup polls show Americans are least religious at age 23 and most religious at age 80. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Becky Raymond, who has no income, leaves a food pantry run by Seventh-day Adventists in Auburn, Maine – part of the congregation’s outreach efforts. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Students pray before a literature class at Zion Bible College in Haverill, Mass. The college, part of the the Assemblies of God USA, teaches and trains students for the Pentecostal ministry. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Students participate in a Bible study methodology class at Zion Bible College. Admission at the college has doubled from 200 to 400 students in five years. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Students sing and pray during chapel at Zion Bible College. Chapel is held Mondays through Thursdays for one and a half hours. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Students lay their hands on classmates facing challenges during chapel at Zion Bible College. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
In Pictures: Derby Day devotees, Kenyan style
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/16
In Pictures: Dazzle like Beckham
In Pictures: Weather extremes 2013
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/15
In Pictures: Duchess Kate's royal baby bump
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/14
In Pictures: Keffiyeh is rebel chic
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